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You're forgetting that the B12 and ACC's media rights deals will both-

be about to expire, the Big 12's in 2030, and the ACC's in 2036. The Big 12's current GOR expires for its members in July 2031. The ACC, in settling the FSU/Clemson lawsuits, also agreed to implement a staggered reduction in the fee for a member to execute a clean exit from the conference - by the 2029-2030 timeframe, that fee becomes entirely workable in the context of facing down an existential threat to your football program's future viability. In that context, I don't think the idea of several schools deciding to do something else could be reasonably viewed as conspiring to do something in an underhanded fashion. The contracts will either be up, or there will be exit paths available. They would be making a decision to do something different by implementing options that are available to them. ** Edited by Baltimore_Hokie at 5/26/2026, 1:09:10 PM
Posted: 05/26/2026 at 01:05 PM ET
(In response to this post by VT ChemE 1986)

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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