Fansided · Jul 25, 2025
Analyst explains why SEC, Big Ten want UNC, don't want FSU, Clemson
The SEC and Big Ten want major media markets, meaning UNC is more desirable than FSU and Clemson | Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesThe SEC and Big Ten have been expanding the past few years, with the former adding the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners, and the latter bringing on the USC Trojans, UCLA Bruins, Oregon Ducks, and Washington Huskies.
Sports media consultant Jim Williams pointed out that the two conferences would rather land the North Carolina Tar Heels than the Florida State Seminoles and Clemson Tigers because of market size.