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sports1 year ago

"College Football Playoff Secures TV Deal and Revenue Distribution Through 2031"

The College Football Playoff has finalized a new $1.3 billion TV deal with ESPN starting in 2026, with the Big Ten and SEC set to receive the highest payouts. The revenue distribution model has been agreed upon by the FBS conferences and Notre Dame, with significant raises for all Power Five institutions. The format for the playoff, whether 12 or 14 teams, is still under discussion, with negotiations focusing on automatic qualifiers and at-large berths. The decision on the format may not come until after the 2024 season, with the Big Ten and SEC wielding influence in the conversations.

sports1 year ago

"College Football Playoff and FBS Conferences Reach Agreement on ESPN Contract and Revenue Distribution"

All 10 FBS conferences and Notre Dame have agreed to a new College Football Playoff contract beginning in 2026, which is expected to feature a 14-team field with guarantees for conference champions. The new revenue model will see the Big Ten and SEC both receiving 29 percent, with the ACC at 17.1 percent and the Big 12 at 14.7 percent. Notre Dame will receive 1 percent, and teams like UConn, Oregon State, and Washington State will receive less than 1 percent. The new playoff is expected to bring in four times the revenue of the current four-team playoff.

sports1 year ago

"College Football Playoff Nears Expansion Approval and Revenue Distribution Agreement"

The 10 FBS conferences and Notre Dame are expected to approve key details for the College Football Playoff, paving the way for a new ESPN extension worth $7.8 billion. The revenue split will heavily favor the Big Ten and SEC, with discussions ongoing about potential expansion to a 14-team format. The new deal also includes a look-in clause in 2028, allowing for potential reshaping based on performance or conference realignment. The Group of 5 conferences have expressed frustration with the agreement, while discussions continue on the structure of a potential expanded playoff.

sports1 year ago

"ACC and Big 12 Set to Approve New College Football Playoff Contract"

All 10 FBS conferences and Notre Dame are expected to agree to a new College Football Playoff (CFP) contract by Friday, paving the way for a 14-team playoff starting in 2026. The financial distribution will heavily favor the Big Ten and SEC, with schools in those conferences set to receive over $21 million annually. The Group of 5 schools will see a modest increase in revenue, but some commissioners have expressed discontent with the plan. ESPN is poised to spend nearly $1.3 billion on the playoff for six seasons, and the format for the 14-team playoff is yet to be determined.