The search to replace Tulsa concluded quickly with Western Kentucky slotted in to replace the departing school in Conference USA. As conference officials have known for months that Tulsa was the likely pick for the Big East football conference, the move was virtually seamless as WKU had been considered for the spot prior to Tulsa officially leaving.
The Sun Belt is expected to look at schools such as JMU, Liberty, Lamar and Sam Houston St. as replacements.
