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Ohio State Football's $2B Valuation Sparks Controversy

2/5/2025

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Ryan Brewer, a finance professor at IU Columbus, emphasizes the staggering $2 billion valuation of Ohio State's football program, analyzing its revenue and sustainability. He cautions that the rise in player transfers could disrupt team unity and proposes linking financial support to contracts, sparking a debate on athletes' employment status and NCAA regulations.

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Ryan Brewer, a finance professor at IU Columbus, emphasizes the staggering $2 billion valuation of Ohio State's football program, analyzing its revenue and sustainability. He cautions that the rise in player transfers could disrupt team unity and proposes linking financial support to contracts, sparking a debate on athletes' employment status and NCAA regulations.