Clemson Roars Against ACC, Seeks Lucrative Pastures Anew
In a seismic shift that could reverberate across college sports, Clemson University has filed a lawsuit against the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), challenging the conference’s grip on media rights and hefty exit fees. The move by the Tigers signals their intent to explore more lucrative opportunities beyond the ACC’s confines.
The lawsuit, filed in Pickens County, South Carolina, on Tuesday, takes direct aim at the ACC’s grant of rights and withdrawal penalties, which Clemson deems “unconscionable” and “unenforceable.