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What Will Florida State Leaving the ACC Do for Big 12 Expansion? | Wild Realignment Scenario
Locked On Big 12 | Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast
English - December 06, 2023 16:48 - 23 minutes - 16 MBBasketball Sports Football cincinnati bearcats baylor bears college recruiting daily podcast texas tech red raiders kansas jayhawks iowa state cyclones oklahoma state cowboys houston cougars ucf golden knights Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
FSU football faced a crushing blow to its College Football Playoff aspirations when a 13-person committee relegated the undefeated ACC champion Florida State Seminoles to the No. 5 spot. Meanwhile, the one-loss SEC champion Alabama Crimson Tide climbed from No. 8 to No. 4. The final top-four playoff rankings included Michigan (Big Ten), Washington (soon-to-be Big Ten), Texas (soon-to-be SEC), and Alabama (SEC), revealing a notable trend favoring the SEC and Big Ten conferences.
These conferences have consistently commanded attention in college football, boasting annual revenues exceeding $50 million per school, while the ACC lags behind with approximately $30 million per school. This significant revenue gap raises concerns about how powerhouses like Florida State and Clemson can compete when conference peers like Vanderbilt amass abundant resources.
The ACC's Grant of Rights, securing broadcast rights until 2036, aimed to ensure long-term stability but has become a predicament. Florida State faces a substantial buy-out unless conference teams unite to challenge it. The Seminoles, under the leadership of athletic director Michael Alford, advocate for a shift in the revenue model. Their national appeal is evident in impressive viewership numbers, emphasizing Florida State as a compelling brand.
Undeterred, Florida State actively invests in success, evident in the Doak Campbell Stadium renovations, the football-only facility construction, the extension of head coach Mike Norvell, and other initiatives. Positioned to compete on the national stage, Florida State remains committed to navigating the evolving landscape of college football.
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