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Pac-12 Secures Major Media Deal Ahead of Expansion

4/29/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Pac-12 has struck an exciting media rights deal for the 2025 football season, bringing Oregon State and Washington State's home games to CBS, ESPN, and The CW. With The CW showcasing nine games and CBS and ESPN each airing two, this agreement sets the stage for the conference's expansion in 2026, welcoming five Mountain West teams.

History

Historical Context

The Pac-12's new media rights deal for 2025 echoes past conference shifts, notably the 1996 formation of the Big 12. As teams realign for financial gain, this mirrors the 1984 Supreme Court ruling that reshaped college football’s broadcast landscape, allowing conferences to negotiate lucrative TV contracts independently.

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Story summary

The Pac-12 has struck an exciting media rights deal for the 2025 football season, bringing Oregon State and Washington State's home games to CBS, ESPN, and The CW. With The CW showcasing nine games and CBS and ESPN each airing two, this agreement sets the stage for the conference's expansion in 2026, welcoming five Mountain West teams.

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