The Atlantic Coast Conference presidents approved a grant of media rights for the league through 2026-27 on Monday, according to ESPN.com. The deal effectively halts the exodus of any schools to other conferences.
The move solidifies the future of the conference, which had several teams that were rumored to be targets of the Big Ten. The ACC's grant of rights makes it untenable financially for a school to leave, guaranteeing in the 14 years of the deal that a school's media rights, including revenue, for all home games would remain with the ACC regardless of the school's affiliation.
"This announcement further highlights the continued solidarity and commitment by our member institutions," ACC commissioner John Swofford said in a statement released to ESPN. "The Council of Presidents has shown tremendous leadership in insuring the ACC is extremely well positioned with unlimited potential."
The ACC becomes the fourth league with a grant of rights, joining the Big Ten, Pac-12 and Big 12. The SEC is the only major conference currently without a grant of rights.
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