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Which two conferences emerged from the all-sports Big East in 2013?

  • The American and ACC

  • The American and Big Ten

  • The American and Big East

  • The American and SEC

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The American Athletic Conference and the current Big East Conference were formed in 2013 after the original Big East Conference, which sponsored 24 sports, split into two entities. The breakup largely occurred due to differences in priorities and sports commitments among its members.
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