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127. Big Ten Eyes $2B Private Equity Deal — What It Means for College Sports

127. Big Ten Eyes $2B Private Equity Deal — What It Means for College Sports

Update: 2025-10-03
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The Big Ten is exploring $2B in private funding. In this episode, AJ Maestas, Founder of Navigate, sits down with Charles Rolston, Navigate's collegiate consulting expert, to break down what this means for the conference, the schools, and the entire college sports space.

 

  • Will the deal actually close?
  • How do Ohio State and Michigan factor in?
  • Do 20-year plans make sense in collegiate athletics?
  • What does ROI look like for this kind of deal?

 

AJ and Charles draw on their experience advising clients through private equity negotiations, realignment, and other transformational moments across college and pro sports.

 

For more insights, visit our LinkedIn page or learn more about Navigate at https://nvgt.com/.

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127. Big Ten Eyes $2B Private Equity Deal — What It Means for College Sports

127. Big Ten Eyes $2B Private Equity Deal — What It Means for College Sports

AJ Maestas