Created as the Pacific Coast Athletic Association in 1969, the Big West sponsors 15 championship sports for Arkansas State University (football only), Boise State University, California Polytechnic State University, California State University at Fullerton, Long Beach State University, New Mexico State University, University of California Irvine, University of California Santa Barbara, University of Idaho, University of Necada, University of North Texas, University of the Pacific, and Utah State University.