ESPN could offer SEC more money to add 9th conference football game, report says

ESPN could offer SEC more money to add 9th conference football game, report says

One of the major sticking points regarding the SEC potentially adding a ninth conference football game could soon be eliminated, according to a report late Wednesday by The Athletic.According to the report, ESPN could increase its annual payout to the SEC in exchange for an expansion of the conference schedule. No formal offer has yet been made, but it is believed ESPN and parent company Disney would kick in an additional $50-80 million annually…

ESPN reportedly floats additional compensation to SEC for 9th conference game

ESPN is reportedly flashing significant additional compensation the SEC’s way in hopes of adding a 9th conference game to the college football schedule. Of course, this is not the only factor the SEC has to consider, but as the old saying goes: Money Talks. This report, which stems from The Athletic, insists that the additional compensation for adding a 9th SEC game would be from $50-80 million. NEWS: ESPN open to paying millions more for 9th S…

News: ESPN-SEC, NBCU, Flagship, Around the Horn

The following article "News: ESPN-SEC, NBCU, Flagship, Around the Horn" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. ESPN is reportedly willing to pay the SEC tens of millions more in rights fees if the conference expands its football schedule. Plus: NBC Universal is reportedly in talks with spinoff company Versant about how to split their shared sports rights; the name and pricing of ESPN’s direct-to-subscriber service is coming next week; a pair…