re: Clemson joins FSU in ACC Lawsuit

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Whether you’re getting espn via cable or internet (still cable) makes no difference. It’s been national broadcasts for 3 decades. It’s still about what moves the needle. Clemson and FSU don’t move the needle enough for the SEC, otherwise they would have already been invited. The only teams that would move the needle are Ohio State, Michigan, Notre Dame, and maybe Penn State. Those teams are the core of the big 10, so obviously will never happen. NC and Virginia at least provide new viewers, but the ACC is already owned by espn, so there is no reason to go there either. Clemson and fsu are also not AAU members, which to this point has been a requirement for Big 10 membership. My guess is a further expanded Big 12 that renegotiates its tv deals.

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Grant of Rights is what is now put in question with Clemson and FSU. ESPN can actually get out of the TV deal in 2027. But they have to submit the exercise of TV rights by 2025 or the deal goes to 2036.

As far as Clemson and FSU are concerned, you never know until you sue, so we shall see. If they get out of their ACC Grant of Rights look for the SEC to come a callin' with open arms.