NEW YORK (AP) - Rutgers is officially anounced today that it will join the Big Ten Conferenece.
Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany was joined by Rutgers University President Robert Barchi and athletic director Tim Perenetti to make the announcement.
Rutgers is leaving the Big East, where it has been competing since 1991. The move follows Maryland's announcement on Monday that it was departing the Atlantic Coast Conference to join the Big Ten in 2014. Rutgers will be the Big Ten's 14th member.
Rutgers also plans to join its new conference in 2014, though the Big East requires 27 months' notification for departing members. The Scarlet Knights will have to negotiate a deal with the Big East to leave early.
