"Clemson University Joins Legal Battle Against ACC Over Exit Fees and Grant of Rights"

Clemson has filed a lawsuit against the ACC, joining Florida State, in an attempt to break the league's Grant of Rights agreement, citing exorbitant exit fees and control of media rights as unenforceable. The ACC's 20-year media rights contract with ESPN and the disparity in media rights revenue compared to other conferences have fueled discontent. The ACC's decision to endorse a new College Football Playoff contract that puts it behind the SEC and Big Ten in revenue distribution has further exacerbated the situation. Seven ACC schools, including Clemson and Florida State, have examined the strength of the grant of rights, with legal teams involved.