The question is when can the Big12 begin negotiations?
- Is the Big12 deal similar to Pac12 and ESPN & Fox have an exclusive window around July 1, 2023?
- The Pac12 was able to move up that window a few days when USC & UCLA left. Can the Big12 move up ESPN & Fox's exclusive window? And by how much?
As media partners with the Big12, even if there are contract limitations, it might be in ESPN & Fox's best interest to move that exclusive window this fall or early 2023.
Who knows, ESPN and/or Fox may have no interest in a future Big12 deal.
Or if they are interested in a new Big12 media deal, they might want the financials negotiated in the next year vs. summer 2024.
With Cincy, Houston, UCF and BYU joining Big12 and OU/UT leaving- there could be reasons for Big12 and Fox/ESPN to negotiate early. After all, I'm sure ESPN wants OU/UT in SEC before the 2025 football season.