Report: FSU and Clemson poised to settle their lawsuits against the ACC in return for increased share of TV revenue

[phoenix4nu]

"ESPN recently exercised its opt-in clause with the ACC, extending its media rights deal with the conference through 2036 while providing some relief for the ACC through turbulent times. The new revenue-distribution strategy, as proposed in the settlement, would distribute 40% of the television money evenly through the 14 longstanding ACC members -- including Florida State and Clemson -- with 60% of the revenue distributed on a ratings-based formula from the past five years. In addition, the total cost to exit the ACC is expected to drop below $100 million by 2029-30."

Florida State, Clemson poised to settle ACC lawsuits with new revenue-distribution model in place, per report

 

[Charlie Marlow]

I guess it’s probably the future for all conferences.

 

[RedCap]

IMO once you go to unequal media revenue distribution in a conference, you're providing an unequal playing field and basically guaranteeing championships for the haves vs. the have nots especially with NIL and player revenue sharing situation.

 

[Spectrumalaska]

I think FSU and Clemson are still looking for their first possible exit opportunity

 

[HuskerAlum92]

I hope the idea of unequal revenue distribution doesn’t gain traction in the B1G. It seems like a natural extension to the “grab all the money you can” era of college football.

 

[Big bo fan]

I think FSU and Clemson are still looking for their first possible exit opportunity

The exit fee doesn’t drop below 100 million until 2029-30. It’s going to be a while before they can be realistic about it.

 

[RBigredMax]

Ohio State …

 

[thall_]

petition to consolidate the ACC and Big 12 into one conference called the G5+