BIG 12 Preparing to MOVE ON From ESPN & FOX?! But How?!

About this episode

The episode discusses the Big 12's new private equity agreement and its implications for future television contracts and recruiting rankings.

The Big 12 made huge news this week, coming to a private equity agreement with RedBird Capital. But this deal is not just about the Big 12 getting a cash infusion, it's also about the Big 12 planning its next television contract as well. Plus, we look back on the 2025 college football recruiting rankings. Who is poised to POP in the BIG 12?! Subscribe for more Big 12 coverage! 📩 Join the FREE Heartland College Sports newsletter: https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/2013905/1964875/ 💬 Join the FREE HCS Forums: https://www.heartlandcollegesports.com/members-forum/ Heartland merch here: https://hcs.myswaggymerch.com/#!/ #Big12 #CollegeFootball Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Host: Pete Mundo

Topics covered

• Big 12
• television contract
• private equity
• college football
• recruiting rankings

Keywords

• Big 12
• ESPN
• FOX
• RedBird Capital
• college football
• recruiting rankings
• television contract

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Big 12, ESPN, FOX, RedBird Capital

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