Friday, May 15, 2026

American Athletic Conference Commissioner Tim Pernetti: Future of CFB, Realignment, and More

American Athletic Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti joins Adam Breneman for an unfiltered conversation about the future of college football, conference realignment, NIL (name, image, and likeness), media rights, and the business behind the game.

From leading Rutgers’ move to the Big Ten to reshaping the American Athletic Conference, Tim has been at the center of some of the biggest decisions in college athletics.

In this episode, he shares insights on his strategy for growing the American Athletic Conference, the challenges facing college football, what needs to change in the College Football Playoff, and the impact of NIL and private equity in college sports.

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