ESPN's broadcasting partnership with the ACC would have ended following the 2027 season had the option not been picked up.

ESPN has agreed to pick up its option to broadcast ACC sports through 2036, sources told ESPN. The pickup comes as ACC works toward settling lawsuits by Clemson and Florida State.

Second, the ACC will hold aside a percentage of its ESPN paychecks in what will be called a "brand fund." This will be reserved for the schools that generate the most revenue in t