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Project Rudy, spearheaded by former Disney executives and private equity firm Smash Capital, proposes a new super league structure for college football. The plan involves 70 teams from the four power conferences, with changes aimed at generating $9 billion in private capital and $15 billion in media/sponsorship revenue over 12 years. Key components include eliminating games against smaller schools, expanding playoffs, and consolidating media rights into one centralized deal. This model introduces tiered revenue distribution, where top-tier schools would earn significantly more than others.
The proposal, aimed at addressing revenue sharing with athletes and the financial strains on schools, has caught the attention of SEC and Big Ten leaders, who are meeting to discuss future changes to the sport. However, there is skepticism from some within the conferences, who argue they can achieve similar results without outside influence. The plan’s success hinges on convincing key figures like SEC commissioner Greg Sankey and Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti.