SEC could’ve influenced CFP decision to not test open market, re-sign with ESPN

One of the more puzzling aspects of the College Football Playoff’s decision to finalize a deal with ESPN for a 24-team format is why the FBS conference commissioners tasked with negotiating the deal didn’t put their inventory on the open market, where other networks and streamers could’ve bid for…

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