Temple move to Big East imminent

Temple and the Big East are in talks to have the school join the conference for all sports as early as next school year, according to a report by The New York Times.

Temple, which currently plays football in the Mid-American Conference and all other sports in the Atlantic Ten Conference, was a founding member of Big East football before being booted from the conference in 2004.

Temple would have to solve certain legal matters before formally leaving the MAC and A-10. The Owls have also been asked to join the Conference USA/Mountain West Conference merger for football.

A decision on Temple’s addition is expected by the end of February.