ACC reportedly reviewing alternate revenue plan that would end litigation with Florida State, Clemson
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ACC programs are reviewing a unique revenue distribution plan that would keep Florida State and Clemson in the conference, according to a report.
That news was shared by Yahoo!’s Ross Dellenger on Tuesday night. The revenue distribution model would primarily be based on television ratings for football and possibly basketball, per the report.
However, Dellenger’s report says “nothing is imminent” as the proposal is still being reviewed by league presidents. The report also says the ACC is looking into possibly shortening its grant-of-rights agreement, which is currently set to expire in 2036.
If the ACC were to pass such a proposal, it would theoretically keep Florida State and Clemson in the conference as members longterm. Earlier this year, those 2 schools filed separate lawsuits against the ACC as they attempt to find a way out of the grant of rights.
That litigation is ongoing for now, but a ratings-based media distribution model could keep the conference in-tact longterm. Florida State and Clemson have both become unsettled by the growing revenue gap between the ACC and other top leagues such as the SEC and Big Ten.
ACC presidents are expected to continue discussing this plan in the coming weeks and months.
Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
