In the wild world of college football, change is a constant pursuit, and the Florida State football program is actively navigating the currents to expedite transformative measures.
The deliberations of Florida State’s Board of Trustees unfolded post-10 a.m. on Friday, honing in on the program’s future trajectory. A focal point of discussion centered around strategizing an exit from the ACC’s Grant of Rights deal with ESPN. ESPN currently wields the rights to ACC home TV privileges for all conference programs until 2036—a considerable span.
Amidst deliberations, it has surfaced that FSU is poised to initiate legal proceedings against the conference, challenging the binding Grant of Rights agreement and the accompanying $130 million withdrawal fee. Speculations suggest that disentangling from the ACC would come with a hefty price tag of $572 million for the program—underscoring the financial complexities at play.
This is huge news and people are reacting. Here is a look at how social media has reacted to Florida State’s decision.