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Ohio State Pushes for Clear NIL Rules Amid $2.8B NCAA Settlement

8/7/2025

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Ohio State Athletic Director Ross Bjork is advocating for clearer regulations on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) as the NCAA settles for $2.8 billion, paving the way for direct athlete compensation. The university is set to distribute $18 million to chosen athletes while calling for federal oversight to create uniformity in NIL practices. In a parallel move, President Trump aims to redefine athlete compensation through an executive order.

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Story summary

Ohio State Athletic Director Ross Bjork is advocating for clearer regulations on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) as the NCAA settles for $2.8 billion, paving the way for direct athlete compensation. The university is set to distribute $18 million to chosen athletes while calling for federal oversight to create uniformity in NIL practices. In a parallel move, President Trump aims to redefine athlete compensation through an executive order.