When Clemson sued its own conference in South Carolina court a year ago, the university knew its legal battle against the ACC would be a significant investment. Now, those costs are coming into focus.

championships." Clemson's suit came the following March and took issue with one specific part of the grant of rights — that an exiting school's media rights would remain controlled by the ACC ...

In the ongoing saga surrounding ACC realignment, Clemson University’s approach to its lawsuit against the conference sharply contrasts with Florida State’s more aggressive pursuit of an exit.