ALERT: Big 12 and Brett Yormark STRIKE UNPRECEDENTED Private Capital Deal—Will ACC Follow Suit??

Private equity shakes up college sports as the Big 12 inks a groundbreaking $12.5 million partnership with Redbird Capital Partners, igniting debate about the future financial landscape of NCAA conferences. Can schools like Houston and Kansas State shoulder a $30 million credit line, or will the arms race backfire? Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs tackle whether the ACC will (or should) follow suit, highlighting Commissioner Jim Phillips' cautious approach amid intensifying revenue gaps with the SEC and Big Ten. Meanwhile, Duke basketball pioneers a first-of-its-kind deal, securing three marquee non-conference matchups—against UConn, Michigan, and Gonzaga—exclusively on Amazon Prime. With lucrative NIL opportunities and over $1.5 million in extra revenue on the line, could this be the new blueprint for ACC schools seeking fresh capital? Streaming’s rise, NCAA media rights loopholes, and the relentless pursuit of competitive advantage are all on the table. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.