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Truthahn
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The article says "everyone worked together" to get this done.

My interpretation is that the ACC got something out of this. I'd like to know exactly what, however, beyond this statement: "Duke worked with the ACC and ESPN on future scheduling commitments in exchange for the ability to play these three neutral-site games, including participating in select ESPN-owned and operated neutral-site events in the 2027-28 and 2028-29 seasons."
Posted: 05/01/2026 at 12:15 PM ET
(In response to this post by SMU Pony)

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Well - streamers are starting to buy just a few college games
The_VT_Rock • 04/30/26 01:57 PM ET
What would streamers pay for a 16 team super league?
mancunian • 05/01/26 09:12 AM ET
I think it will be more likely the blue bloods
Big12 guy • 05/01/26 11:37 AM ET
I wonder what a streamer would pay for Ohio State's football home games?
SMU Pony • 05/01/26 08:40 AM ET
Imagine this scenario with Ohio State and Michigan...
SMU Pony • 05/01/26 09:05 AM ET
USC already tried to do similar, and the Big Ten shot it down.
reestuart • 05/04/26 12:52 PM ET
Add USC and PSU.
Truthahn • 05/07/26 12:29 PM ET
Texas tried that….**
VT ChemE 1986 • 05/01/26 03:52 PM ET
ND was just ahead of the curve
TerryD • 05/01/26 02:32 PM ET
Isn't this what happened to Texas with their Texas network? The rest of
JM397 • 05/01/26 09:27 AM ET
But its not an entire network where you
mancunian • 05/01/26 10:03 AM ET
The LHN is not an apples to apples comparison
SMU Pony • 05/01/26 07:11 PM ET
The Texas network was more about 3rd tier worth. Not football.**
Big12 guy • 05/01/26 10:41 PM ET
Like it or not, the blue bloods are driving the bus. **
Big12 guy • 05/01/26 08:47 AM ET
I love this.
HouClone • 04/30/26 08:54 PM ET
The ESPN payout to the ACC will be the same regardless, no?
SMU Pony • 04/30/26 08:57 PM ET
The article says "everyone worked together" to get this done. ◄
Truthahn • 05/01/26 12:15 PM ET
Do you think VT should get some of that money? **
Big12 guy • 05/01/26 12:56 PM ET
For bball, espn still wins
HokieAl • 04/30/26 09:19 PM ET
VT is nowhere close to being in a P1. See my thread a few below this**
HokieAl • 04/30/26 08:04 PM ET
You are probably right...**
RandomAsianGuy • 05/01/26 01:31 PM ET
all you are seeing is the back,
1947Sunbowl • 04/30/26 11:19 PM ET
Over $200 million? rotfl. Show the figures!!**
ancient alien 2018 • 05/02/26 10:10 PM ET
What are you talking about?**
HokieAl • 05/01/26 08:47 AM ET
You are only looking back, sure last 15 not good, but that’s irrelevant to
Stech • 04/30/26 08:41 PM ET
Looking back is actual results. Nobody is going to invite VT for potential
HokieAl • 04/30/26 09:15 PM ET
Indiana changed it in 2 years, and I don’t think the P1 is a year away like
Stech • 05/01/26 02:48 AM ET
No I wasn’t saying P1 in a year
HokieAl • 05/01/26 08:46 AM ET
I agree with that, and I agree we have to play our way back into it, and I
Stech • 05/01/26 09:40 AM ET
For AD, I think my lean is an ESPN person
HokieAl • 05/01/26 01:52 PM ET
that the same attitude that keeps states behind
1947Sunbowl • 04/30/26 11:21 PM ET
IMO this is a trail balloon. The third tier rights are greatly undervalued
hokieninsurance • 04/30/26 02:19 PM ET
I don't think it's a trial balloon..if it is, it's a bad one
SMU Pony • 04/30/26 07:38 PM ET
I disagree, as a cord cutter (havent have regular cable in 10 years)
hokieninsurance • 05/01/26 09:50 AM ET
If the CW and/or Amazon wanted a certain percentage of content to include
VTHokie2000 • 04/30/26 03:15 PM ET
If they did, they would let CW or Amazon
Big12 guy • 04/30/26 05:01 PM ET
Yes, they could do that until the current GOR expires. However, is that in
VTHokie2000 • 04/30/26 05:10 PM ET
I guess they could do that, but we know now
Big12 guy • 04/30/26 05:44 PM ET
The only way Amazon and the CW could do that is if ESPN gives them access
VTHokie2000 • 04/30/26 06:26 PM ET