FB: Centennial Conference

[Kuiper]

Pretty big move for Carnegie Mellon considering its historic association with the PAC before and after the UAA sponsored football.

Carnegie Mellon joining the Centennial Conference as an associate member for football starting in 2025

The Centennial Conference has announced the addition of Carnegie Mellon University as an associate member for football. The Tartans will begin competition in the Centennial in the 2025 football season.

The addition of Carnegie Mellon will expand the Centennial's football membership to eight teams. The Tartans will compete alongside the seven CC full-time members that sponsor football - Dickinson College, Franklin & Marshall College, Gettysburg College, Johns Hopkins University, McDaniel College, Muhlenberg College, and Ursinus College.

"We are excited to welcome Carnegie Mellon to the Centennial Conference as an associate member," said Portia Hoeg, Centennial Conference Executive Director. "Not only does Carnegie Mellon align with the high academic status of our league, but the Tartans' storied history in football complements the Centennial's tradition of excellence. "As a perennial leader among Division III conferences, the Centennial's already strong football profile will only be enhanced with the addition of Carnegie Mellon."

The Carnegie Mellon football program began in 1906 and has amassed 580 wins and 61 All-Americans throughout its history. The Tartans have competed in the Presidents' Athletic Conference since 2014, capturing conference championships and NCAA postseason appearances in 2021 and 2022. Over the past decade the Tartans own a 71-30 (.703%) overall record including eight seasons with a winning record.

"Joining the Centennial Conference will have an impact on the competitiveness of our football program while providing student-athletes with enriching travel experiences and opportunities to compete against some of the nation's top teams," said Josh Centor, Carnegie Mellon University's Associate Vice President for Community Engagement and Director of Athletics.

"This represents a significant and exciting opportunity for our football program," said Carnegie Mellon head coach Ryan Larsen. "Competing against such high-caliber teams will elevate our program and provide our players with an exceptional experience.

[DagarmanSpartan]

Some of us over on the PAC board are wondering if Case Western Reserve U. will either follow its arch rival Carnegie-Mellon to the Centennial, or join the NCAC as a football associate, where they'd have a cross-town rivalry with John Carroll.

[umhb2001]

Cru coming this week and no action on this board?

[MRMIKESMITH]

Cru coming this week and no action on this board?

I can tell you this is not the channel. There will be no action here.

[Ralph Turner]

Congrats JHU!

[JT2]

Hey Mule fans,

Congrats on getting Maximus Nuzzi LB/TE. I've been a friend of his Dad (Mark) for 40 years.

He'll likely be a safety for the Mules.

Max is a great kid with a no quit motor. I'm just sad my Alma mater (Rowan) was unable to get him.

You're gonna like him.