YSU receiving $800,000 for playing at Ohio State in 2023
The Youngstown State athletic department will pocket $800,000 for playing at Ohio State in football in 2023.
21 Sports obtained the contract through a public records request.
Out of the so called "pay games" scheduled through 2027, the game against the Buckeyes is the biggest payday.
Other games over the years include:
2022 Kentucky $550,000
2023 Ohio State $800,000
2024 Pittsburgh $450,000
2025 Michigan St. $725,000
2026 Kentucky $575,000
2027 Maryland $600,000
According to Ohio State officials, the Buckeyes were scheduled to play San Jose State in 2023, but both schools mutually agreed to cancel the game without penalty to either school.
Prior to that game being cancelled, Ohio State was to pay San Jose State $1.8 million.
