College TV rights deals undergo makeovers
The ACC contract was extended after the addition of new members Syracuse University and the University of Pittsburgh last September. The shifting of schools as part of conference realignment also led to changes in the Big 12 and Southeastern Conference that has those existing deals in play, too.
The ACC deal is worth $3.6 billion over the next 15 years, according to The Associated Press. That puts the ACC behind only the Big Ten and Pac-12 in terms of the average revenue per school, per year by one measure (viewing all current contracts divided between conferences’ 2012-13 membership.)
SportsBusiness Daily has reported the Big 12 has verbally agreed to a new contract with ESPN and FOX for its first-tier rights for $2.6 billion over 13 years. That would bring the per-year average for the Big 12 to $200 million and the per-school, per-year average to $20 million. The SEC is expected to reopen its contract talks with ESPN following the addition of Missouri and Texas A&M.
ESPN had no comment on any of the deals, which vary in what slate of rights are included, but a spokesman did say that the network is in regular contact with its business partners.
With all of the shuffling and extensions, it can be hard to keep up. Here’s a listing, according to information from The Associated Press, SportsBusiness Daily, SportsBusiness Journal and Adweek, of where things stand now. The Big 12 extension is not included because it has not been finalized. Also, per-year averages and per-school, per-year averages are straight averages and do not take into account actual variances by year as stipulated in individual contracts.
BIG12
First-tier rights: $480 million, ESPN, eight years through 2015-16
Second-tier rights: $1.17 billion, FOX, 13 years through 2024-25
Per-year average: $150 million
Per-school, per-year average: $15 million
PAC-12
First- and second-tier rights: $3 billion, ESPN/FOX, 12 years through 2023-24
Per-year average: $250 million
Per-school, per-year average: $20.8 million
SEC
First-tier rights: $825 million, CBS, 15 years through 2023-24
Second-tier rights: $2.25 billion, ESPN, 15 years through 2023-24
Per-year average: $205 million
Per-school, per-year average: $14.6 million
BIG TEN
First-tier rights: $1 billion, ESPN, 10 years through 2016-17
Second-tier rights: $2.8 billion, Big Ten Network, 25 years through 2031-32
Select basketball rights (minimum of 24 games, men’s tournament semifinal and championship games): $72 million, CBS, six years through 2016-17
Football championship game: $145 million, FOX, six years through 2016
Per-year average: $248.2 million
Per-school, per-year average: $20.7 million
ACC
First-, second- and third-tier rights: $3.6 billion, ESPN, 15 years through 2026-27
Per-year average: $240 million
Per-school, per-year average: $17.1 million
BIG EAST
First-tier rights: $200 million, ESPN , six years for basketball through 2012-13; seven years for football through 2013-14
Second-tier rights: Basketball, $54 million, CBS, six years through 2012-13
Some important notes:
• No per-year average or per-school, per-year average has been calculated for the Big East, because it does not make public its revenue-sharing method between basketball-only members, football-only members and full members.
• A number of these contracts have escalator clauses, including the Pac-12 contract. In the early years of that contract, it will be $180 million per year (or $15 million per school) and in the later years it escalates, according to statements made by Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott via conference call following the contract’s announcement.
• Deals for third-tier rights vary by conference. Some third-tier rights are bundled by conferences and sold to regional networks while others are retained by schools and sold individually to local or regional networks. For example, Pac-12 schools have pledged their third-tier rights to the upcoming Pac-12 Network, while the University of Texas has granted third-tier rights to The Longhorn Network, a partnership between ESPN, IMG and the university.

- darrenrovell darren rovell
Tebow sale of the day: At a Marshall’s in Rhode Island for $7 http://t.co/rfZkg6T2NU (via @ryan_mycroft)
10 minutes ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
Geno Smith in his Jets uniform http://t.co/n4UMHxaa1c (via @NFLPA_photos)
about 2 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
Cardinals giving away these high socks to fans today (via @BDAinc) http://t.co/8sGG47p0yd
about 2 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
Shocked at the amount of athletes in recent years that have had public wedding registries.
about 4 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
Just think its funny that fans are buying gifts for @RGIII. Never thought for a second that he solicited them.
about 4 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
Seriously? RT @RGIII Thank you to the Fans who are helping buy ALL the items from our wedding registry at Bed Bath & Beyond (H/T @bairet)
about 4 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- SportsBizMiss Kristi Dosh
Website for my book #SaturdayMillionaires is up with pre-order info, book tour schedule, etc! http://t.co/hYr69ypSHu
about 4 hours ago
- SportsBizMiss Kristi Dosh

- darrenrovell darren rovell
Noticing more gas station mini marts? Inside sales are 15% of total sales but 25% of profits, according to @jonathanmaze.
about 5 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
Vikings new stadium roof is clear but will clean itself http://t.co/8SfZOA9huK (H/T @breakground)
about 5 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- SportsBizMiss Kristi Dosh
Replica of Forbes Field main gate removed in Pittsburgh: http://t.co/ISPkpGRTVH
about 6 hours ago
- SportsBizMiss Kristi Dosh

- darrenrovell darren rovell
Think the NY Times needs some thicker black lines http://t.co/59J9DxFyYK
about 7 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
Net for lone Powerball winner after taxes with lump sum payout is closer to $225M (H/T @SportsTaxMan)
about 8 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- SportsBizMiss Kristi Dosh
Is Seton Hall's softball coach out of control? Some upsetting stories: http://t.co/LYaomEWy6c.
about 8 hours ago
- SportsBizMiss Kristi Dosh

- SportsBizMiss Kristi Dosh
RT @jason_kint: pray for new baseball stadium donation. RT @CBSNewYork: Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Tampa Bay Suburb http://t.co/QHz4u…
about 8 hours ago
- SportsBizMiss Kristi Dosh

- darrenrovell darren rovell
A "make you stop" Zico ad using surfer Bethany Hamilton http://t.co/ys4mNCu6eK
about 8 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
Triple Crown or bust RT @DRFPrivman Bandwagon cometh, bandwagon taketh away. 5 reporters watching as Orb leaves Pimlico.
about 10 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
It would take the average citizen of Zephyrhills approximately 17,700 years to earn what 1 of them will make w/Powerball win
about 11 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
1 Powerball winner. Zephyrhills, Fla. No state income tax makes after tax lump sum payout $300 million.
about 11 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
1 Powerball winner. Zypherhills, Fla. No state income tax makes after tax lump sum payout $300 million.
about 11 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
Geno Smith bobblehead given out by the @wv_power tonight http://t.co/T9d9z0ZSSg
about 18 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
Omaha Storm Chasers gave out George Brett pine tar bobblearms tonight http://t.co/riB9rUj1hb (via @HuskerInsanity)
about 18 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
Powerball numbers: 22 10 13 14 52. Powerball is 11.
about 18 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
Carmelo Anthony made 23 TIMES what Lance Stephenson made this season.
about 19 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
Huge event on the eating circuit tomorrow: The @NikoNikosGreek World Gyro Eating Contest in Houston. Big names like Chestnut will be there.
about 20 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
Spike Lee got his 2 seats from Donnie Walsh. Face value of those seats are $1K each.
about 20 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
Kellogg’s has signed a deal to put its characters like Tony the Tiger and Toucan Sam on collegiate merchandise
about 20 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
POLL RESULTS: Most people say they spent less than $10 on Powerball tickets for tonight http://t.co/GYB3gksNEv
about 20 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
A.J. Burnett camo bobblehead night in Pittsburgh tonight http://t.co/ixbGY8RPgX (H/T @BDAinc)
about 21 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
Huge MT @chengelis Someone at Griese/Hutchinson/Woodson charity just bid $31K for a suite at this year's OSU game at Michigan.
about 21 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
Jets fans down on Sanchez, Geno Smith jerseys hit stores like Modells this week.
about 21 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
POLL: How much did you spend on tonight's Powerball tickets? #0 #LessThan10 #11TO20 #Morethan20
about 22 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
Oxbow trainer D. Wayne Lukas says to celebrate horse’s win he’s going to stop at Wendy’s twice. Not sure of connection but good free ad.
about 22 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
Charlotte Motor Speedway selling Powerball tickets before All Star Race tonight http://t.co/Tb2kleyE96 (via @deezykilpeezy)
about 22 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
Looks like @JManziel2 ran in the 5th at a track in Oklahoma today (H/T @robshahan) http://t.co/yn2fzxphFe
about 22 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
For the 7th time in the last decade, the Belmont Stakes will have no Triple Crown hopeful on the line.
about 22 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
Michael Phelps’ agent Peter Carlisle tells me there are no plans at this time for a comeback.
about 22 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
The only 2 seats without a free Pacers T shirt tonight are these 2, bought by Spike Lee. http://t.co/ChXkjs8VbE
about 23 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
Happy to help, even across the pond RT @dbhoops Thanks from the UK! Left Orb alone and went with Oxbow.
about 23 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
Now that’s how you make a call #Oxbow
about 23 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown, this movie was a week away from debuting http://t.co/ikDo25ZC6Q
about 23 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
Makes sense that oldest jockey Gary Stevens is wearing a joint care brand on his pants. Problem? Actistatin is for dogs.
about 23 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
Love a smaller brand sponsoring a jockey pants. Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse sponsoring Mike Smith like it did last year.
about 23 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
Since you don’t get much credit for picking Orb, I’m taking Oxbow today.
about 23 hours ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
Tonight's shirt for Pacers fans http://t.co/mivMx6U61J
1 day ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
The guys @Sportsbook_com tell me 63% of the $ they’ve taken in on the Preakness is on Orb to win.
1 day ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
The last living Triple Crown winner, Seattle Slew, died 11 years ago.
1 day ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
POLL: Do you think Orb will win the Preakness and go to Belmont with a shot of the Triple Crown? #YES #NO
1 day ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
MUST SEE slogan by Charmin today at the Charlotte Motor Speedway http://t.co/Le9OwBu6ze (via @trippmickle)
1 day ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
MUST SEE slogan by Charming today at the Charlotte Motor Speedway http://t.co/Le9OwBu6ze (via @trippmickle)
1 day ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell

- darrenrovell darren rovell
Hockey Night In Canada is now being broadcast in Punjabi http://t.co/rFpAAuLg5B
1 day ago
- darrenrovell darren rovell



ESPN SPORTS BUSINESS ON TWITTER
You must be signed in to post a comment