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The Future of College Sports in Flux: Big Ten’s Private Equity Deal Sparks Uncertainty

The landscape of college athletics is undergoing a seismic shift, with financial strategies and governance structures being scrutinized more intensely than ever before.

Central to this upheaval is the proposed $2.4 billion private equity deal involving the Big Ten Conference, which has ignited debate among university leaders, lawmakers, and fans alike.

Learn more about this controversy, including takeaways related to the league’s governance, the tax-exempt status of college athletics, and the long-term implications for the tradition-rich conference.

Authors:

 

Andrew G. Hope
andrew.hope@bipc.com

 

 

 


 
 

 

 

Kellen M. Carleton
kellen.carleton@bipc.com

 

 

 


 
 

 

 

David A. Gurwin
david.gurwin@bipc.com