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The change requires a chunk of Ohio State’s athletic budget to fund these NIL payments, and the university is also caught up in back pay lawsuits for former Buckeye athletes who said the ...

Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Payments also referred to as “revenue sharing” for student-athletes: Ohio State University will be permitted to directly compensate student-athletes through NIL licensing agreements, anticipated to be $20.5 million in 2025-26. ... strengthen and expand the Buckeye Club and Champions Fund as the philanthropic ...

The Ohio State Buckeyes built an elite roster to emerge as national champions during the 2024 season. However, some have accused Ryan Day's team of 'buying' their way to a title because of the NIL ...

NIL wasn’t yet a thing when Logan Hittle ’19, ’23 MS played his senior year as a walk-on linebacker for the Buckeyes in 2019. But now, he’s part of Athletics’ team dedicated to educating student-athletes across all 36 Ohio State sports.

The Edge Team may work with companies and brands to assist in the NIL process, and it will also have the flexibility to monitor and adapt to changing guidelines and legislation. In addition, new university guidelines will designate operations directors for most of Ohio State’s 36 varsity sports to serve as NIL points-of-contact for their sports.

prevent anyone younger than 18 from entering into a NIL contract. Ohio State University Athletic Director Ross Bjork testified before lawmakers about the importance of passing these changes. Bjork ...

The announcements from Ohio State come days after Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order allowing colleges and universities to pay student-athletes for their NIL rights. Close Ad Before You ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – As the Ohio State University Dept. of Athletics enters the third year of student-athletes' ability to monetize their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), there continues to be evolution in the support and resources provided by the Columbus community.The support that Buckeye Nation has shown has allowed Ohio State to develop one of the most robust NIL programs in the country.

The Ohio legislature is nearing completion of a bill backed by the Ohio State University and top Ohio schools to soon allow universities’ athletic departments to share revenue directly with ...

Prior to the legislation being signed into law, Ross Bjork, Ohio State’s athletic director, announced the institution’s intention to begin direct payments to its student-athletes beginning July 1, 2025. Prior to this legislation, Ohio, like many other states, adhered to the NCAA’s traditional model, which prohibited institutions from ...

Ohio State announces direct payments for student-athletes in 2025, setting a new standard for NCAA compensation and athlete financial support. Sunday, April 20, 2025 USA

Ohio State coach Ryan Day became emotional while discussing NIL pay-for-play based criticisms of his 2024-2025 National Championship team with host Josh Pate.

Ohio State football players received "around $20 million" in name, image and likeness (NIL) money from collectives and brand affiliates this past year, a number believed to be the highest in the ...

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed an executive order to allow colleges in the state to pay athletes directly for their NIL. ... various athletic conferences have entered a proposed settlement for a ...

Since NIL’s introduction in July of 2021, 225 unique Ohio State student-athletes have disclosed 619 deals totaling $2,985,559, and every Ohio State team has at least one student-athlete participating in an NIL deal. As expected, football is the male sport with the most participation, with 173 deals totaling $2,678,893.

The landscape of college sports has changed dramatically over the last few years. Between a monumental decision taken by the NCAA on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) payments and a recent ruling ...

NIL money has allowed schools like Ohio State to create a powerful recruiting tool, leveling up their teams through the benefits of financial incentives similar to those in professional sports. By taking advantage of these new rules, Ohio State ensures their basketball program remains competitive and attractive to elite players.

Ohio State Football’s success isn’t just about talent and coaching—money plays a huge role too. $13 million of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) money has been poured into the program, ensuring that the Buckeyes remain competitive by retaining and attracting elite players.. Boosters and NIL collectives are the lifeblood of this financial muscle.

Saban does not want to halt NIL payments but wants them “reformed.” In an appearance on Fox News Channel last year, Saban urged Congress to step in and make NIL “equal across the board.”