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VT ChemE 1986

Once the ACC success payments take full effect, I predict that the highest

tier ACC schools will make more than the lowest tier SEC schools. At that point it will become far less attractive for a top ACC football brand to jump ship. Yes, the best SEC schools will be making more money, but the odds of an FSU or UM displacing a Texas, Georgia or Alabama at the top of the SEC pile will be essentially zero.
Posted: 05/22/2026 at 04:35 PM ET
(In response to this post by HouClone)

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2024-2025 revenue numbers are out
RandomAsianGuy • 05/22/26 12:58 PM ET
Big 10 has two more teams than SEC. Adjust for that and the Gap is smaller
wwhokie1 • 05/24/26 07:51 AM ET
Wow…
SMU Pony • 05/22/26 02:19 PM ET
The ACC is in the 5 most populous states. No other conference is.
Maroon Baboon • 05/23/26 09:28 AM ET
Two things stand out to me about the gaps
HokieAl • 05/22/26 03:05 PM ET
It’s all about eyeballs. UM making the championship game
Marooned • 05/23/26 09:05 PM ET
The SEC will need to shore up its region.
hokieball • 05/23/26 11:23 AM ET
About #1. As much as I hate to admit it, as a college football
Maroon Baboon • 05/23/26 09:48 AM ET
If I was the BIG, I'd let ND be ND, and
Big12 guy • 05/23/26 11:16 AM ET
I agree. And in a way, both FSU and A&M have an ax to grind with the SEC.
Maroon Baboon • 05/23/26 12:01 PM ET
A&M is pretty silly to think the SEC should never have invited Texas **
HokiesACC2004 • 05/27/26 05:29 AM ET
And A&M fails to realize that there is a power structure in place in the
Maroon Baboon • 05/27/26 09:26 AM ET
I'm going to go out on a limb and forecast that UT Austin will never-
Baltimore_Hokie • 05/27/26 10:04 AM ET
From your lips to God's ears. **
Big12 guy • 05/28/26 10:41 AM ET
At the time of A&M's departure, along
Big12 guy • 05/23/26 12:34 PM ET
Texas is still toxic.
RJHokie • 05/23/26 12:58 PM ET
As much as A&M hates Texas and Sankey, they have all their
HouClone • 05/23/26 11:26 AM ET
Gap still too large to ACC from Big 10/SEC for the brands
HouClone • 05/22/26 01:34 PM ET
Once the ACC success payments take full effect, I predict that the highest ◄
VT ChemE 1986 • 05/22/26 04:35 PM ET
Aren't all SEC teams making the same?
HouClone • 05/22/26 09:57 PM ET
I'm not sure, but you just know now that the ACC has set the trend on this
Maroon Baboon • 05/23/26 09:19 AM ET
My assumption is that the SEC will eventually
VT ChemE 1986 • 05/23/26 09:15 AM ET
The gap is a giant red flag
HokieAl • 05/22/26 03:18 PM ET
"if they can get the invite" is the operative phrase.
Maroon Baboon • 05/23/26 09:59 AM ET
I foresee lots of invitations.
33laszlo99 • 05/23/26 12:24 PM ET
I agree - Clemson better be flying their ACC flags
HouClone • 05/23/26 11:24 AM ET
I agree except
MrFantastic! • 05/23/26 02:11 PM ET
North Carolina State can't be ignored when it comes to UNC going anywhere.
Maroon Baboon • 05/23/26 11:52 AM ET
KU doesn't fit the culture
Big12 guy • 05/23/26 11:38 AM ET
Kansas didn't fit the old SEC. They fit in fine now.
hokie_jayhawk • 05/23/26 08:21 PM ET
Things do change. How about that baseball team? **
Big12 guy • 05/24/26 08:15 AM ET
Killing it **
HokiesACC2004 • 05/27/26 05:32 AM ET
Your statement assumes that the ACC crumbling solves the problem.
VT ChemE 1986 • 05/22/26 04:31 PM ET
It’s not doom and gloom. It’s a prediction based on observed data
HokieAl • 05/22/26 09:32 PM ET
You did not understand my question.
VT ChemE 1986 • 05/23/26 09:17 AM ET
Stop being facetious and ask what you really mean to ask:
Baltimore_Hokie • 05/26/26 10:59 AM ET
That is not what I am asking
VT ChemE 1986 • 05/26/26 11:56 AM ET
If there is no further consolidation INTO the P2, and the status quo-
Baltimore_Hokie • 05/26/26 12:12 PM ET
So, the current 3 tiers will expand to 4? OK. Interesting.
VT ChemE 1986 • 05/26/26 12:28 PM ET
I don't think it would even be 20. I think it would be more like 16, or-
Baltimore_Hokie • 05/26/26 12:41 PM ET
I think 20 is reasonable
HokieAl • 05/26/26 04:04 PM ET
It's a good vision. Now, all of the selfish forces that stand in the way
VT ChemE 1986 • 05/26/26 12:48 PM ET
You're forgetting that the B12 and ACC's media rights deals will both-
Baltimore_Hokie • 05/26/26 01:05 PM ET
I’ll get my popcorn. This will be fun to watch.**
VT ChemE 1986 • 05/26/26 01:45 PM ET
There are a variety......
2hhoop3 • 05/26/26 02:36 PM ET
Re: my "consolidation in a new conference" theory - watch the posturing-
Baltimore_Hokie • 05/26/26 03:10 PM ET
I agree..,....
2hhoop3 • 05/26/26 04:55 PM ET
I'll be darned. I agree with your
Big12 guy • 05/28/26 07:04 PM ET
Implosion of the ACC is not a problem solve, it is an outcome
HokieAl • 05/24/26 10:00 PM ET
So, P2 or bust?
VT ChemE 1986 • 05/24/26 10:27 PM ET
Currently, the B12 is not a step up
Big12 guy • 05/25/26 09:19 AM ET
This is what some people on here cannot seem to grasp about all this.
Baltimore_Hokie • 05/26/26 11:03 AM ET
I think the top brands will still leave the ACC if invited.
RandomAsianGuy • 05/22/26 02:06 PM ET
Why would the SEC or BIG members want to have their
ancient alien 2018 • 05/25/26 04:30 PM ET
Small price to be paid for the cornering of the market.
RJHokie • 05/25/26 04:51 PM ET
greed is the reason it won't happen.**
ancient alien 2018 • 05/25/26 07:08 PM ET
When going for the whole shebang, there will be a cost.
RJHokie • 05/25/26 07:55 PM ET
Surprised ACC is that much higher than B12
VT ChemE 1986 • 05/22/26 01:06 PM ET
The BigXII media deal was struck before the addition of ASU/Arizona/Utah/CU
thebluelot • 05/22/26 02:20 PM ET
4 corners joined in 24, this is 24-25 season, can give proof of pro rata #s
Stech • 05/22/26 02:56 PM ET
Here you go.
thebluelot • 05/22/26 03:12 PM ET
Don’t insult me, don’t give me homework, give me the facts.**
Stech • 05/22/26 04:56 PM ET
Not sure where to start. I don't have the time teach you how to fact check
thebluelot • 06/01/26 11:42 PM ET
The revenue advantage over the B12 is what I have been preaching for long
RandomAsianGuy • 05/22/26 02:04 PM ET
The ACC will continue to have more than the Big 12
HouClone • 05/22/26 08:26 PM ET
This is the correct answer. with the brands and ND, the ACC is
Big12 guy • 05/22/26 10:57 PM ET
The B12 number will be better for 2025. Houston will see a very significant
RandomAsianGuy • 05/22/26 10:07 PM ET
You're better off......
2hhoop3 • 05/22/26 02:54 PM ET
Took a jab, why? **
Big12 guy • 05/22/26 04:26 PM ET
Don't pay attention to 2hh
thebluelot • 05/22/26 09:27 PM ET
"Proof" they want, like any of us has the
Big12 guy • 05/22/26 10:52 PM ET
I have rebutted everything.......
2hhoop3 • 05/22/26 09:54 PM ET
Not true. Just your opinion. How
Big12 guy • 05/22/26 10:55 PM ET
Our records speak.......
2hhoop3 • 05/22/26 11:02 PM ET
Many Big 12 fans are salty.
RandomAsianGuy • 05/23/26 01:56 PM ET
It was earned......
2hhoop3 • 05/22/26 04:58 PM ET