Ohio is opening the door for student-athletes to earn endorsement money — mostly in small, local deals — while raising new legal, political and financial questions for families, schools and businesses.

NIL money could be a part of Ohio high school sports soon. Canton-area athletic directors talk about potential impact and their concerns.

The winner of the 2025 Ohio Mr. Football Award as the state's top high school player is a United States Air Force football recruit.

(The Center Square) – High school athletes in Ohio can now officially be paid for their name, image and likeness. Ohio High School Athletic Association member schools voted 447-121 to pass an emergency bylaw referendum, effective immediately, the association announced Monday. More than 30% of the member schools – 815 – abstained from voting.

The OHSAA is voting this week to possibly change NIL rules for high school athletes following a lawsuit filed by OSU commit Jamier Brown's family.

The high school athletic association’s update to the bylaws takes effect immediately to allow athletes in Ohio to enter into NIL contracts.

An Ohio lawmaker wants to prevent high school and middle school students from being compensated for their name, image and likeness.

Ohio high schools are voting on rules to allow NIL deals for student athletes. Here's a look at what's happened where NIL is already permitted.

Glenville (11-3) will be trying to win its tyhird state title in four years after taking home the championship in 2022 and 2023, while Shelby (14-0) is making its first appearance in the state championship game while trying to finish off an undefeated season.