Ohio State secures $17M jersey patch deal with JPMorgan Chase

Ohio State has announced a lucrative jersey patch sponsorship with JPMorgan Chase, reportedly worth $17 million annually. Despite the significant deal, the university has not disclosed full terms, citing the agreement's structure as a private deal with Learfield, which manages corporate sponsorships for its athletic department. Only limited details about the partnership have been made public, as Ohio State denied a public records request for the agreement. The Chase logo will appear on the uniforms of all 36 varsity sports beginning this fall. The introduction of jersey patch sponsorships comes amid rising expenses in college athletics, including increased athlete compensation after recent NCAA rule changes.

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