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Regent Says Michigan Would Consider Leaving Big Ten if $2.4B Capital Deal OK’d
UC Investments paused its $2.4 billion plan to fund Big Ten schools after Michigan and USC opposed the deal, citing governance concerns and financial risks, officials said.
- On Nov 17, 2025 UC Investments paused its proposed $2.4 billion capital plan, saying it will wait for unity among the 18 Big Ten university members amid opposition from University of Michigan and University of Southern California.
- University leaders raised concerns that uneven payouts and joining a private investor posed risks, with Michigan trustees calling the plan a `pay-day loan` and regent Jordan Acker urging opposition.
- The proposal would spin off Big Ten Enterprises to hold media and sponsorship rights, with UC Investments receiving a 10% stake for 15 years while the remaining 90% is distributed to Big Ten schools.
- Despite support from many schools, losing the University of Michigan as a marquee program would 'have shook the league and college athletics,' while Jordan Acker warned the commissioner might proceed without Michigan, ending its Big Ten membership.
- Looking ahead, UC Investments will work with the Big Ten in the coming months to evaluate the proposed $2.4 billion deal and grant of rights extended to 2046, amid schools' financial pressures.
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Big Ten’s $2.4 Billion Private Equity Deal with UC Investments On Hold Due to Opposition from Michigan, USC
The Big Ten’s proposed $2.4 billion deal with UC Investments has been tabled for now due to opposition from Michigan and USC. UC Investments, which is affiliated with the University of California’s pension fund, announced Monday in a statement that it would not proceed forward with a deal unless all 18 Big Ten schools agree to it. “We remain convinced that the unity of the 18 Big Ten university members is key to the success of Big Ten enterpr…
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