Cincy Reigns
Cincinnati · unknown
Needs verification
Called the official NIL collective of Cincinnati Athletics in May 2024. UC's NIL page now names no collective; its own program is Cincy Connect NIL.
Verified Nov 1, 2026
NIL law in force
Ohio NIL law
Last verified Oct 31, 2026
At a glance
NIL law
- Citation
- Ohio Rev. Code ch. 3376 Original bill: 2021 (after Gov. DeWine's 2021 executive order; original bill not verified)
- Enacted / effective
- Enacted 2021 Effective 2021
Key provisions (as summarized by sources)
Disclosure: To a school-designated official Agent rules: Agent contracts end with enrollment; agents must hold athlete money in trust accounts (HB 184) Prohibited categories: Schools may bar alcohol, marijuana, adult-entertainment deals (AAL) Transfer / eligibility: NIL contracts cannot run past eligibility or claim post-eligibility rights (HB 184)
Amendments and history
HB 184, signed Dec. 19, 2025, eff. Mar. 20, 2026: contracts may not extend past eligibility; disputes in Ohio courts under Ohio law; agent trust accounts
Verification note
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Sources (5)
Last verified Oct 31, 2026
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Ohio NIL questions
Does Ohio have an NIL law?
Ohio NIL law status: NIL law in force (NIL law). Citation: Ohio Rev. Code ch. 3376. Dates: Enacted 2021 Effective 2021. Not legal advice.
Which FBS schools in Ohio does NILList cover?
NILList covers 8 FBS schools in Ohio: University of Akron, Bowling Green State University, University of Cincinnati, Kent State University, Miami University, Ohio University, Ohio State University and University of Toledo.
How many NIL collectives does NILList list in Ohio?
NILList lists 5 NIL collectives serving FBS schools in Ohio: Cincy Reigns, Fear the Roo Collective, Red Brick Legacy, The Blue and Gold Collective and The Ziggy Collective.
What sources back this Ohio NIL law summary?
NILList bases this Ohio summary on College Football Business state NIL law table (Oct 2026), Ohio House of Representatives, Ohio Laws, The Drake Group Education Fund and Athlete Agent Labs, last verified Oct 31, 2026.
Schools in Ohio
Collectives in Ohio
Fear the Roo Collective
Akron · active
Sourced · 1
Named on Akron Athletics' Competitive Excellence Fund page as a supporter-driven initiative that will keep creating NIL opportunities for Zips athletes.
Verified Nov 1, 2026Website ↗
Red Brick Legacy
Miami (OH) · active
Sourced · 3
Announced by Miami Athletics in Sept. 2024 as the official NIL collective of Miami Athletics, a third-party organization.
Verified Nov 1, 2026Website ↗
The Blue and Gold Collective
Kent State · active
Sourced · 3
Kent-based NIL initiative; Kent State Athletics announced a partnership with it in Nov. 2024.
Verified Nov 1, 2026Website ↗
The Ziggy Collective
Bowling Green · unknown
Needs verification
A BGSU fan-driven, alumni-led initiative under the BPS Foundation, reported by BG Independent News (Oct. 2023); not confirmed by the school, and its site did not respond on 2026-10-21.
Verified Nov 1, 2026