IRVINE, CA — Big West Conference Commissioner Dennis Farrell today expressed support for member institutions Cal Poly and UC Davis’ acceptance of football associate membership in the Big Sky Conference.

“I applaud the Big Sky Conference and commissioner Doug Fullerton for this visionary move that will further project them as one of the top conferences in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision,” said Farrell. “In my discussions with the leadership of both Cal Poly and UC
Davis, they have been consistent in their belief that the FCS level is the proper place for their football programs to be situated at this time. This opportunity certainly addresses their football scheduling issues that have been most challenging, while remaining full members in the Big West Conference in all their other sports.”