ESPN's broadcasting partnership with the ACC would have ended following the 2027 season had the option not been picked up.

This story was updated to add new information. Could the Atlantic Coast Conference be on the verge of settling its lawsuits against Clemson and Florida State? It is potentially ...

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.