"Pac-12 Media Rights Deal Imminent as Football Takes Center Stage"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN
The Pac-12 is expected to announce its media rights deal in the near future, which will likely include a mix of streaming and linear options and be on-par with the ACC and Big 12. The deal is crucial for the conference to stay intact after the departure of USC and UCLA to the Big Ten in 2024. The 10 remaining schools have pre-negotiated the grant of rights deal, but their satisfaction with the new deal will determine their commitment to the conference. The Pac-12's timeline involves completing the media deal, signing the grant of rights, and then considering further expansion. Some schools believe that being in a conference of 10 will be beneficial due to the expanded College Football Playoff in 2024.