As the realignment picture in college sports continues to become more clear, the latest news out of one of the oldest collegiate conferences appears to signal the next steps in the consolidation of college athletics.
According to the Sports Business Journal, the B1G (Big 10) will be moving forward without ESPN as a part of their media deal, instead opting to sign a joint deal with three of the largest American networks, Fox, NBC, and CBS.
ESPN has pulled out of Big Ten media rights negotiations, ending one of the longest sports media relationships in the business.