Central Florida appears to be the first school ready to be added to the restructured Big East, according to a report.

Boston.com, the online partner of the Boston Globe, said tonight that UCF has been formally contacted by the Big East about being added for all sports. Citing unnamed sources familiar with the talks, it reported that Big East commissioner John Marinatto and other league officials reached out to Conference USA commissioner Brit Banowsky to let him know of the league's interest in UCF.

That coincides with a Star-Ledger story today claiming that Central Florida had risen to the top of the Big East's wish list following a conference call of the league's presidents and chancellors.

More coverage:

• Star-Ledger coverage of conference realignment

Officials from the football schools will hold another conference call on Tuesday to continue exploring expansion.



Tom Luicci: tluicci@starledger.com