Pac-12 Network & DirecTV don't have 'active agreement', but are 'working on it'

There was speculation that the Pac-12 Network and DirecTV (now merged with AT&T, who does carry Pac-12 Network on their own teleco TV service) would make a deal before the start of the season. The channel has been tested on Channel 612 on the satellite carrier and there are rumors that there would be a deal in place by the start of the season. With only a few hours left, you might be wondering if Arizona vs. UTSA will be on our screens or you'll have to wait a little longer.

So is there a deal? Not yet. But it might be on its way. The Pac-12 and DirecTV don't have an agreement in place right now, but there is definite signs that progress might lead to a deal sooner rather than later.

@GallagherDavid David, right now we do not have an active agreement with the PAC12 network. We are working on this though!

— DIRECTV (@DIRECTV) September 3, 2015

DirecTV used to respond to this with silence or "we have no plans." Promising. It does seem like there will be a deal early this year.

DIRECTV's public acknowledgements it's working on a Pac 12 Network deal is a good sign for carriage...soon.

— Swanni (@SwanniOnTV) September 3, 2015

What could be holding things up? Jon Wilner says plenty of things could be causing delays before there's a final agreement.

What r crunch time Pac12-DTV negotiations about? Could be # and placement of feeds, could be over/top rights, could be sub fee #justguessing

— Jon Wilner (@wilnerhotline) September 1, 2015

Regardless, even if this deal isn't made tonight, I'd imagine the Pac-12 would want this deal in place by Saturday, with the two major draws (Oregon, USC) on the Network. It does sound like the end is in sight.

This is first day in 3 years that I've thought @Pac12Networks could announce a deal with @DIRECTV at any point

— Jon Wilner (@wilnerhotline) September 2, 2015