ACC Considers New Revenue Model to Retain Clemson and FSU
The Atlantic Coast Conference is exploring changes to its revenue distribution and grant of rights to resolve ongoing legal disputes with Clemson and Florida State.
- Clemson and Florida State are in discussions with the ACC to receive a larger share of revenue based on brand valuation and television ratings.
- The proposed changes include a shorter term for the league's grant of rights, which currently binds member schools through 2036.
- Both schools have sued the ACC, seeking to exit the conference without hefty penalties, while the ACC has countersued.
- The ACC's new revenue-sharing model would potentially create a separate pot of money distributed based on media value metrics.
- ACC presidents are reviewing the proposal, but a two-thirds majority vote is required to implement any changes.
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