The Return of Pac-12 Football Brings Relief to Athletic Departments

(AP) — The return of football in the Pac-12 in November will bring some much needed relief to cash-strapped athletic departments trying to weather the coronavirus pandemic. But the remaining question is whether it will really make a big difference. Athletic directors around the league say it probably won't make much of a dent as most of the the damage has already been done. Still, potential television revenues are welcomed as football teams prepare for an abbreviated season.