Ohio State announced a corporate partnership with JPMorganChase on Tuesday that will add jersey patches for all 36 of the school's athletic teams.
The deal is worth around $17 million a year, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel. The partnership is believed to be one of the biggest non-apparel corporate deals in college sports.
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"JPMorganChase is a global brand with deep roots in Ohio, making them a natural partner that shares our commitment to innovation, excellence, and long-term community impact," Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork said in a statement. "Together, we have built a comprehensive and historic partnership that reflects the strong commercial strength of the Ohio State athletics identity and the broader college athletics landscape."
The agreement is expected to provide resources for Buckeyes student-athletes through NIL opportunities.
The NCAA's Division I leaders approved uniform patches in January, providing schools with another outlet to generate revenue for athletic departments. Teams are allowed to place up to two patches, aside from the uniform manufacturer, on jerseys.
Ohio State becomes the latest school to embrace the endorsement of corporate partnerships on uniforms. Illinois, LSU, Memphis, and Wisconsin are among the other programs that have added jerseys patches this summer, according to The Athletic's Cameron Teague Robinson.
