Ross Dellenger

The Big 12 deal closely follows the finalization of an equity partnership that one of the league’s members, Utah, struck earlier this week.

The Big 12 deal closely follows the finalization of an equity partnership that one of the league’s members, Utah, struck earlier this week.

The new venture would generate a massive amount of money for the school in a groundbreaking move that may pave the way for more schools and conferences to do the same.

The new venture would generate a massive amount of money for the school in a groundbreaking move that may pave the way for more schools and conferences to do the same.

“There is no explanation that could possibly be given to explain the outcome,” Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua said. “We feel like the playoff was stolen from our student-athletes.”

LSU officials believe they hold Kiffin’s commitment to be their next coach, though his desire to continue coaching Ole Miss in the postseason is a snag delaying the formalization of the move, sources tell Yahoo Sports.

Eight power conference gigs are open — four of them are considered championship programs in LSU, Florida, Auburn and Penn State. And the decisions made at those schools will ripple throughout the sport.

The agreement intends to provide protection so the College Sports Commission can enforce new policies and penalties related to the House settlement. But it's only enforceable if all power conference schools sign it.

The mercurial coach’s true intent remains a mystery — even to those closest to him, as he decides between staying in Oxford or leaving for open jobs at LSU or Florida.

The agreement is intended to bind together the 68 power conference schools in the Big 12, SEC, ACC and Big Ten under new policies and penalties related to the House settlement.