Big Ten contemplating $2 billion private equity deal, grant of rights extension with decision on horizon

The Big Ten is contemplating an enormous equity deal, upwards of $2 billion, CBS Sports' John Talty confirms . The deal would also extend the Big Ten's grant of rights until 2046, but it may take come convincing to get Michigan and Ohio State on board. Discussions have been going on for months now, going back as far as May when conference leaders hosted firms at spring meetings, according to ESPN , but a decision on private equity investment is still weeks away.

If a deal does come to fruition, the extension of the grant of rights would be a setback for those hoping to form super leagues in college sports. The issue is that Michigan and Ohio State may not be as open to the private equity deal as other member institutions. The league would like to have unanimous support on any deal