Sources: Ohio State Lands $17M Jersey Patch Deal The world of college athletics is abuzz with news that Ohio State has secured a $17 million jersey patch deal with JPMorganChase, a partnership that raises significant questions about the influence of corporate interests in amateur sports.
The approval of uniform patches by Division I leaders earlier this year was intended to generate millions for athletic departments struggling to fund player compensation.
However, the proliferation of corporate influence in college sports has sparked concerns about the sanctity of amateur athletics.