ESPN plans to exercise its opt-in clause with the ACC, extending its media rights deal with the league through 2036, multiple outlets -- including the network itself -- report. Th ...

ESPN has agreed to pick up its option to broadcast ACC sports through 2036, sources told ESPN. The pickup comes as ACC works toward settling lawsuits by Clemson and Florida State.

In an expected ACC and ESPN TV extension, Top ACC programs will see more frequent matchups with the Fighting Irish.