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From West Virginia's shocking end to the season to UConn's surprise run to a share of the Big East crown to Cincinnati's growth under new coach Brian Kelly, Joe Starkey looks at the Big East's regular season, team-by-team.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2007

The Big East's three-year ascent flatlined in '07, but the conference's only disappointment is the quality of its officials, writes Joe Starkey.

Dave Wannstedt and Rich Rodriguez know better than anyone how heated the Backyard Brawl can be. But even these coaches (and former players) admit the stakes are higher in the 100th edition.

From West Virginia RB Steve Slaton's diminished numbers to the race for the conference crown, the Big East is covered here.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2007

With only three weeks left to play, the Big East is still up for grabs with as many as seven teams having a shot at a share of the title, writes Joe Starkey.

It's no secret that Louisville and Rutgers have struggled. But at the midway point of the 2007 season, the conference isn't fairing as poorly as many have thought.

From South Florida's ascension in the polls thanks to another upset of West Virginia to Syracuse's return to the bottom of the conference to UConn's somewhat surprising 5-0 start, the Big East is covered here.

Story | Conversation | October 03, 2007

From Pitt's new offensive scheme to UConn's padded stats to South Florida's rise in the polls on a bye week, ESPN.com has the Big East covered.

Story | Conversation | September 19, 2007

South Florida's overtime win at Auburn didn't surprise many in the Big East. It must have shocked the voters, though, who don't believe in the Bulls enough to put them in the AP or USA Today polls.

Story | Conversation | September 12, 2007

Syracuse is struggling on the field. Pitt is struggling to get guys healthy. UConn is struggling to get fans in the seats. But the opponents of Rutgers, West Virginia, Louisville and South Florida are really the ones struggling.

Story | Conversation | September 05, 2007

With spring practices under way, our Big East notebook addresses the big quarterback questions facing each team.

With spring practices underway, our Big East notebook addresses the big quarterback questions facing each team.

With spring practices getting started, our Big East notebook addresses the big questions facing each team.

UConn's double-overtime victory against Pitt and the countdown to the Mountaineers' matchup with Rutgers highlight this week's Big East notebook.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2006

Connecticut, Pitt and Syracuse's struggles and the Rutgers-Louisville showdown highlight this week's Big East notebook.

Story | Conversation | November 08, 2006

West Virginia and Louisville's showdown continues to dominate the Big East's attention, but there are other make-or break games for the conference this week.

Story | Conversation | November 01, 2006