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Conference realignment wasn't about geography; it was about television inventory.
The New Television Landscape (2024+)
The dissolution of the Pac-12 and the expansion of the Big Ten and SEC have completely rewired Saturday viewing habits.
- SEC: Exclusive to Disney (ABC/ESPN/SEC Network). The iconic "SEC on CBS" 3:30 PM slot is dead; ABC now holds that premier window.
- Big Ten: Fractured across three networks. Fox (Noon), CBS (3:30 PM), and NBC (Primetime). Peacock also holds exclusive streaming rights to several Big Ten games.