Ohio State Spent Staggering Amount In NIL For New Roster

Ohio State has deep pockets, and the Buckeyes reportedly reached deep into them to put together its new roster.

The Buckeyes have been on a shopping spree when it comes to adding talent. The biggest names include Caleb Downs, Will Howard and Julian Sayin.

Sayin is viewed as a future NFL QB who was poached from Alabama, and Downs was a dominant DB for the Crimson Tide before leaving for Columbus.

Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes added several new players, and it reportedly didn't come cheap. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)

Ohio State reportedly spends big bucks on new roster.

Adding talent like that never comes cheap, and fans now have an idea of just how much it might have cost in NIL money.

Between keeping players already on the roster, transfer additions and early enrollees, the people writing NIL checks to Buckeyes players spent $10 million, according to 10TV sports anchor Adam King.

Ten million dollars for college students.......is just wild to say out loud. Welcome to the NIL era.

Having said that, Ohio State dropping big NIL dollars to secure several big name players shouldn't surprise anyone.

The Buckeyes have their back to the wall. The program has three straight losses to Michigan, and fans are on the verge of open revolt against Ryan Day. Some are already there. Social media was on fire at the end of the season with fans demanding a coaching change.

It's a bit insane considering Day's success overall, but a lack of wins in big games has created the narrative he's simply not the man for the job.

Now, the team has loaded up on talent, retained some of the best talent already in Columbus and the roster is loaded for 2024. I'd love to know the NIL details for Caleb Downs. His deal must be huge.

Caleb Downs left Alabama for Ohio State. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

If Ryan Day lays another egg next season, things are going to get real dicey. That's even more true when considering the reported price tag. Will OSU meet expectations? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.