Florida State University Mulls ACC Future Following CFP Snub
Discussions Reignited Amid Growing Revenue Gap and Distribution Concerns
- Florida State University (FSU) is reportedly considering its future within the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) following its exclusion from the College Football Playoff (CFP) despite an undefeated season.
- FSU's exclusion from the CFP has reignited discussions about its long-term future in the ACC, with formal talks expected to be held soon.
- FSU has previously voiced its displeasure with the ACC over issues such as the growing revenue gap between the ACC and other conferences, and the way the ACC distributes revenue.
- Leaving the ACC would involve challenging the grant of rights, which gives the ACC control over media rights for its member schools and runs through 2036, and paying an exit fee of roughly $120 million.
- FSU's discussions about its future come amid a shifting collegiate landscape, with the ACC falling further behind the SEC and Big Ten in terms of revenue.
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