
The conference will scrap its east and west divisions beginning in 2024 and implement protected rivalries.

Dunn will arrive in Happy Valley with two years of eligibility remaining.

"It was imperative for these two powerful collectives to join forces to provide a large breadth of NIL opportunities for student-athletes in all 31 of our sports programs to continue to push us forward."

An employee confirmed that the Dunkin' at 200 W. College Ave. will continue normal operations alongside the new South Garner Street location.

The 13 student-athletes traveling to this season's championships mark the largest showing of Nittany Lions since 2017.

The change comes amid the hiring of a new commissioner for the two conferences.