Big 12 & Duke-Amazon Deals: Is private money ruining college football? from ESPN College GameDay

Big 12 & Duke-Amazon Deals: Is private money ruining college football?

58 minutes Posted May 4, 2026 at 9:28 pm.

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Rece Davis and Dan Wetzel discuss how private capital is reshaping college football. From the Big 12’s private capital move to the Duke Blue Devils partnering with Amazon to stream marquee games, the guys break down how money is changing the sport. Plus, they get into whether the sport is better or worse because of it. Then they give a very early preview on what to watch for heading into the season.

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