As RBR+TVBR first reported on Monday, the clock is ticking on a new retransmission consent agreement between TEGNA and DirecTV. Both sides have pointed fingers at one another, which is typical when a carriage deal negotiation breaks down.
The TV station owner and direct broadcast satellite company have until Thursday to iron out a fresh deal. Should there be no new agreement come December 1, the impact on fans of college football and the National Football League this weekend could be enormous.