The Pac-12’s current TV deal with ESPN and Fox Sports is set to expire following the 2023 season. So where does commissioner George Kliavkoff turn to next?
According to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post, Apple TV+ could end up as the new landing spot for the Pac-12’s college football rights. Apple TV recently landed a deal with the MLS, and perhaps they want to sink their teeth in college football.
The ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, and SEC all have long-term deals. The last remaining conference without a long-term deal might need to pull a rabbit out of their hats to keep their 10 remaining schools happy.
Per Marchand:
With ESPN, Amazon Prime Video and Fox Sports lukewarm on the league, Apple could end up being the platform for the Pac-12, according to sources.
Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff could present Apple as a possibility to his schools soon, according to sources. If the universities will be interested in a potential all-streaming deal and if the terms will end up being good enough to prevent schools departing to other conferences are yet to be determined.
The heat is on for the Pac-12. Currently, the Big 12 has been reported as interested in the four corner schools. Would landing Apple keep Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado, and Utah from joining? That remains to be seen and it is unlikely that an all-streaming service would keep everyone happy.
The longer that the Pac-12 goes without a long-term deal, the more likely that we could see schools entertain other conferences.
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