Disney-backed network ready to pay up to $80 million more for exclusive SEC access amid playoff expansion and shifting college football dynamics.

Sources said the additional money ESPN would pay the SEC would likely be in the range of $50-80 million annually on top of the current deal.

Would the SEC be more willing to move to nine conference games if ESPN paid up? According to the Athletic, the network would be willing to add money to its media rights deal with the conference if the SEC adds a league game to its schedule.