Notre Dame and Ohio State finalize major jersey sponsorship deals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 5:51 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
On July 28, 2026, Ohio State and Notre Dame announced significant jersey sponsorship deals ahead of new NCAA rules set to take effect. Ohio State secured a partnership with Chase Bank worth up to $17 million, while Notre Dame's deal with SoFi is valued between $18-20 million per year. These agreements arise as schools seek additional revenue streams in the NIL era, with new regulations permitting corporate logos on jerseys beginning with the 2026-27 seasons. The NCAA's updated guidelines allow for multiple logos on uniforms, increasing potential earnings for athletic departments.
- •Ohio State's deal with Chase Bank is worth up to $17 million annually.
- •Notre Dame's partnership with SoFi could reach $18-20 million per year.
- •NCAA rules allow corporate logos on jerseys starting in the 2026-27 season.
- •The new regulations enable more sponsorship opportunities during regular seasons.
- •Revenue gaps between larger and smaller athletic departments are expected to widen.
- 5:51 PMYahoo Sports — With NCAA rules set to change on August 1, Notre Dame and Ohio State sign 8-figure jersey sponsorship deals
"Schools will be allowed to have corporate logos on their jerseys starting with the 2026-27 seasons.
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