First - when we will surely read about how ACC ratings are terrible compared to the SEC and Big 10. It is never fair to compare ratings on a cable channel versus an over the air network. Simply stated, ratings cannot be accurately compared when a game appears on NBC versus ESPN2. Also, it is unfair to compare ratings for a game on ESPN versus a game on ACCN. The number of subs is significantly different between a mainstream cable network and a sports tier network. I will just caution everyone here that comparisons will be made, and they will be extremely unfair. The Big 10 will now outpace the SEC in ratings simply since they will be broadcasting games on NBC and Fox networks that will have greater ratings potential over ESPN. More games on Fox/NBC will carry greater ratings than games on ABC + ESPN due to their presence over the air. I do think the move of the SEC to a Disney exclusive platform may look like the first mistake that they have made in the media landscape, especially compared to the moves from the Big 10. It will be interesting, but the ACC will really start to hurt from a lack of attractive network inventory placements. This year will be very instructive to see how ACC content will be relegated on the Disney platforms. I expect a lot of complaining and grumbling to come from ACC fans and media this year and ESPN/ABC will smile and tell them to pound sand. ** Edited by CobbCountyHokie at 6/12/2024, 9:24:02 AM