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Ohio State players linked to Christian event amid financial allegations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 5:45 PM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Ohio State players linked to Christian event amid financial allegations

Summary

Pablo Torre's recent investigation highlights Ohio State football figures' involvement with Life Surge, a Christian organization known for hosting events across the nation. Allegations suggest these events, featuring major speakers like Tim Tebow, promote expensive mentorship programs disguised as educational courses on financial success. Former Ohio State players, including current quarterback Tavian St. Clair and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, are noted to have participated alongside Urban Meyer and Kirk Herbstreit, raising concerns about the predatory tactics employed to recruit attendees for costly classes. The findings were shared during a broadcast of Pablo Torre Finds Out on October 2, 2026.

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Key Details

•Pablo Torre reported on Life Surge's operations in relation to Ohio State football.
•Tim Tebow and former coach Urban Meyer were involved in promoting events.
•Classes offered by Life Surge reportedly cost from $97 to $50,000.
•Ohio State players have participated in events aimed at financial education.
•Concerns raised about predatory financial practices targeting attendees.

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5:45 PMYahoo Sports — Pablo Torre connects Ohio State star to nationwide Christian scandal

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Last month, investigative sports reporter Pablo Torre reported on ESPN and SEC Network college football analyst Tim Tebow’s Involvement in a Christian organization called Life Surge, which contracted the former star quarterback to give speeches at dozens of events over the past five years. Torre explained that Life Surge holds events nationwide featuring prominent speakers…
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