University of Michigan Regent Suggests Independent Status Amidst Big Ten Media Rights DisputeA University of Michigan regent, Jordan Acker, has proposed the idea of the Wolverines becoming an independent program when their current media rights deal expires in 2036. This comes after a disagreement over a proposed private equity investment in the Big Ten conference. Michigan opposes this deal, which would give each school $2.4 billion upfront in exchange for a 10% cut of the conferences media rights. USC shares similar concerns. The Wolverines have a rich history with the Big Ten but have briefly left the conference in the past. Becoming independent could bring benefits like Notre Dames media deals but also drawbacks like losing rivalries and potential impacts on College Football Playoff berths. The situation is fluid, and the longer the dispute continues, the more likely Michigan might consider leaving the Big Ten.
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