Which was the first Division I conference to drop football?
Western Athletic Conference
Big West
Atlantic Coast Conference
Southeastern Conference
Answer
The Western Athletic Conference was the first Division I conference to drop football. This happened in 2012, when the WAC announced that it would no longer sponsor football after the 2012 season. The decision was made due to a number of factors, including declining attendance and revenue, as well as the rising costs of college football.
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