Big Sky Conference
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| Classification | NCAA Division I (Division I-AA football) |
| Established | 1963 |
| Members | 9 |
| Sports fielded | 15 (7 men’s, 8 women’s) |
| Region | Western United States |
| States | 8 - Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington |
| Headquarters | Ogden, Utah |
| Commissioner | Douglas Fullerton |
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The Big Sky Conference (or BSC) is an intercollegiate college athletic conference affiliated with the NCAA’s Division I, with football competing at the Division I-AA level. The BSC was founded in 1963. Member institutions are located in the western United States in the States of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.
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[edit] Charter (original) members
[edit] Current members (and year joined)
| Institution | Location | Founded | Affiliation | Enrollment | Year Joined |
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| Eastern Washington University | Cheney, Washington | 1882 | Public | 9,232 | 1987 |
| Idaho State University | Pocatello, Idaho | 1901 | Public | 13,802 | 1963 |
| University of Montana | Missoula, Montana | 1893 | Public | 13,352 | 1963 |
| Montana State University - Bozeman | Bozeman, Montana | 1893 | Public | 12,250 | 1963 |
| Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff, Arizona | 1899 | Public | 18,824 | 1970 |
| University of Northern Colorado | Greeley, Colorado | 1889 | Public | 12,392 | 2006 |
| Portland State University | Portland, Oregon | 1946 | Public | 21,030 | 1996 |
| California State University, Sacramento | Sacramento, California | 1947 | Public | 27,972 | 1996 |
| Weber State University | Ogden, Utah | 1889 | Public | 18,059 | 1963 |
- Eastern Washington Eagles
- Idaho State Bengals
- Montana Grizzlies
- Montana State Fighting Bobcats
- Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
- Northern Colorado Bears
- Portland State Vikings
- Sacramento State Hornets
- Weber State Wildcats
[edit] Conference facilities
| School | Football stadium | Capacity | Basketball arena | Capacity |
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| Eastern Washington | Woodward Field (primary) Joe Albi Stadium (secondary) |
8,600 28,646 |
Reese Court | 6,000 |
| Idaho State | Holt Arena | 12,000 | Holt Arena | 8,000 |
| Montana | Washington Grizzly Stadium | 23,117 | Dahlberg Arena | 7,500 |
| Montana State | Bobcat Stadium | 15,000 | Worthington Arena | 6,378 |
| Northern Arizona | Walkup Skydome | 15,000 | Walkup Skydome | 8,000 |
| Northern Colorado | Nottingham Field | 8,500 | Butler-Hancock Sports Pavilion | 4,500 |
| Portland State | PGE Park | 20,000 | Stott Center | 1,500 |
| Sacramento State | Hornet Stadium | 21,195 | Hornets Nest | 1,200 |
| Weber State | Stewart Stadium | 17,500 | Dee Events Center | 12,000 |
[edit] Rivalries
With Conference schools
- Football
- Eastern Washington and Montana
- Idaho State and Montana State
- Idaho State and Weber State
- Montana and Montana State
- Portland State and Sacramento State
- Northern Arizona and Weber State
- Northern Arizona and Montana State
- Portland State and Montana
[edit] Former members (and years of membership)
- Boise State University - from 1970 to 1996 (to Big West, WAC)
- California State University, Northridge - from 1996 to 2001 (to Big West)
- Gonzaga University - from 1963 to 1979 (to West Coast Conf.)
- University of Idaho - from 1963 to 1996 (to Big West, Sun Belt, WAC)
- University of Nevada - from 1979 to 1992 (to Big West, WAC)
[edit] Commissioners
- 1963 - Jack Friel
- 1971 - John Roning
- 1977 - Steve Belko
- 1981 - Ron Stephenson
- 1995 - Doug Fullerton
[edit] Headquarters
- 1963 - Pullman, Washington
- 1971 - Boise, Idaho
- 1996 - Ogden, Utah
[edit] Championships
[edit] External link
- Big Sky Conference - official site
| Big Sky Conference |
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| Eastern Washington • Idaho State • Montana • Montana State • Northern Arizona • Northern Colorado • Portland State • Sacramento State • Weber State |
