Florida State sues the ACC over its agreement to stay in the league
On December 22, 2023, Florida State sued the Atlantic Coast Conference, challenging an agreement that binds the school to the league.
Peter Collins, Florida State Board of Trustees chairman
Today we’ve reached a crossroad in our relationship with the ACC
Associated Press, via News4JAX
Day by day
- Dec 22, 2023Florida State’s board chairman said the school had reached a crossroad in its relationship with the ACC.
- Same dayThe ACC said every member, Florida State included, had willingly and knowingly re-signed the grant of rights in 2016.
- Same dayFlorida State’s athletic director called the revenue question a simple math problem.
Each day, as a table
| Date | Who | Days after the lawsuit |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22 | Associated Press; Peter Collins; Atlantic Coast Conference; Richard McCullough; Michael Alford | 0 |
The day
Richard McCullough, Florida State president
It’s time for us to try to do something about it
Associated Press, via KVIA
Michael Alford, Florida State athletic director
It is a simple math problem
Associated Press, via KVIA
Associated Press
Florida State sued the Atlantic Coast Conference on Friday, challenging an agreement that binds the school to the league for the next 12 years with more than half a billion dollars in fees for leaving and taking the first step in a lengthy and uncertain process toward a potential exit.
To add to that pot, the ACC is expanding to include Stanford, California and SMU next year.
Reaction
The other side
Atlantic Coast Conference, statement from its commissioner and board chair
All ACC members, including Florida State, willingly and knowingly re-signed the current Grant of Rights in 2016, which is wholly enforceable and binding through 2036
Associated Press, via News4JAX
Related
- Jul 29, 2021Texas and Oklahoma move to the SEC
- Sep 10, 2021The Big 12 adds BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF
- Jun 30, 2022USC and UCLA leave the Pac-12 for the Big Ten
- Jul 27, 2023Colorado returns to the Big 12
- Aug 4, 2023Oregon and Washington join the Big Ten
- Aug 4, 2023Arizona, Arizona State and Utah leave the Pac-12 for the Big 12
- Sep 1, 2023Stanford and Cal join the ACC
- Florida State sues the ACCThis page
Sources
News and releases
- News4JAX, Dec 22, 2023
“Florida State has sued the ACC, setting the stage for a fight to leave over revenue concerns”
Associated Press, via News4JAX
- KVIA, Dec 22, 2023
“Florida State has sued the ACC, setting the stage for a fight to leave over revenue concerns”
Associated Press, via KVIA