The Big East conference became the latest college league to announce that fall sports would feature conference games only, should it be safe to have competition.

From the release, "no decision is being made at this time regarding BIG EAST fall sports conference competition and championships.  In the coming weeks, the BIG EAST will continue to monitor COVID-19 conditions across the country and in BIG EAST communities and will provide further updates on dates and formats as appropriate.  All decisions regarding fall conference competition will continue to be guided first and foremost by the health and safety of BIG EAST campuses and their athletics program participants and will be made in accordance with NCAA actions and policies."

#BIGEAST update on 2020 Fall Sports plans: https://t.co/6bYO9YPA56

— BIG EAST Conference (@BIGEAST) July 16, 2020

Previously, the Big East had announced that it would bracket off its programs into two different divisions in the East and Midwest.

The Pac-12 and Big Ten had confirmed plans to plan only conference games in 2020.

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