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In what year did the Big East Conference start competing in football as a conference?

  • 1986

  • 1991

  • 1995

  • 2005

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The Big East Conference began football competition in 1991 as an evolution from its roots primarily as a prominent basketball conference. Formed in 1979, it initially focused on basketball, but saw the potential for growth and increased revenue through the expansion into football. The conference, known for its success in basketball, made a strategic decision to broaden its horizons and embrace the competitive world of college football.
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