Big 12 signs new media deal

By Trevor Graff

The Big 12 Conference announced it has signed a 13-year media rights contract with Fox and ABC/ESPN.

David Ubben of ESPN reported the deal will pay the conference $2.6 Billion, $20 million per school, through the 2024-25 school year. The two companies will split football duties, but ABC/ESPN will be the exclusive network for men’s basketball.