answer to all the BigXII's revenue problems. And let's also say that this windfall translates to on the field success (perhaps even a football national title for a BigXII team). If it would be shown to be successful, the P2 would just emulate it, and bring in way more money than the BigXII. Then we would be back to where we started, except with perhaps MORE of a money disparity. ** Edited by Maroon Baboon at 5/16/2026, 2:46:26 AM

I'm not a private equity guru but I think the model has some holes in it. Just like at the corporate level, there must be some type of return for their involvement. Take a minor sport for example. If we are partnered with a private equity and the track team is faltering, they may say we are cutting track. This is much like if your company doesn't hit key metrics for a few quarters and the equity firm says, "we're moving to Mexico." They get the say because they have the money. It could be the answer but it could be a slippery slope.

2036 at the latest. I would be very surprised if all the schools agree to another lengthy GOR under the current format (including Notre Dame's special arrangement). It is likely at least 1 school will leave the ACC either before the current GOR expires or when it expires. It is just a question of who ends up being the first school to leave and what type of domino effect that triggers. Unfortunately, the ACC and Big East share a common problem that will likely seal their fate.