(Westerville, Ohio and Lincoln, Neb. – July 28, 2025) – The Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) and Opendorse today announced an extension of their partnership, continuing a shared commitment to support Division III student-athletes and administrators in the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) era.
Through this renewed agreement, Opendorse will provide strategic NIL consulting to the OAC commissioner and conference leadership, helping develop and execute initiatives that bring clarity, education, and opportunity to athletes across all nine member institutions.
“Opendorse has been an impactful partner for the OAC, and we are excited to continue working together,” said Bethany Dannelly, OAC Commissioner. “This collaboration reinforces our commitment to equipping our institutions, coaches, and student-athletes with the education, resources, and support needed to navigate the dynamic NIL landscape.”
Since the partnership began, the OAC has taken proactive steps to prepare its programs and student-athletes for long-term success. With ongoing access to Opendorse tools and expertise, the conference remains focused on building NIL awareness and empowering athletes to navigate this evolving space with confidence.
“The OAC understands that NIL success starts with education and a plan,” said Jake Daugherty, Manager, Collegiate Partnerships at Opendorse. “With this expanded partnership, our goal is to help the OAC become the most informed and prepared Division III conference in NIL.”
This partnership is part of Opendorse’s continued commitment to supporting Division III programs and athletes nationwide, including its title sponsorship of the annual Opendorse Bowl Series, where the OAC is one of four featured conferences.
The headlines rarely capture what NIL is really about. It’s about access, education, and empowering every athlete to understand their value. Together, the OAC and Opendorse are proving that every athlete deserves a seat at the table.
About Opendorse
Opendorse is the technology, data, and service platform powering the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) industry for colleges, collectives, consumers, and commercial partners. More than 150,000 athlete influencers use Opendorse to build, promote, and monetize their personal brands through the largest athlete media network.
For media inquiries, contact Opendorse VP, Collegiate Services & Marketing Julian Valentin at julian.valentin@opendorse.com.
