(Youngstown, Ohio and Lincoln, Neb.) – Youngstown State University Athletics has renewed its partnership with Opendorse, the leading NIL technology, data, and service provider. The renewal builds on a relationship that began in 2021, when Youngstown State became one of the early Division I programs to invest in an NIL solution for its student-athletes.

Through the renewal, the Penguins continue to leverage a full lineup of Opendorse products including payment processing, international payments, a branded NIL marketplace, and compliance tools, along with on-site and virtual education for student-athletes and staff. The continued investment gives Youngstown State a complete NIL operation built to support every athlete in every sport across campus.

"We are thrilled to continue our longstanding partnership with Opendorse," said Tyler Burk, Assistant Athletic Director and Director of NIL at Youngstown State. "The partnership gives YSU and our student-athletes all of the critical resources needed to be highly successful in the NIL space."

The renewal reflects the department's commitment to a single, trusted NIL platform. By keeping Opendorse as its official NIL provider, Youngstown State ensures consistency for athletes, coaches, and compliance staff while continuing to lead at the FCS and mid-major level.

"Tyler and the Youngstown State team have been a pleasure to work with since day one," said Jake Daugherty, Director, Collegiate Partnerships at Opendorse. "Five years in, they have been using nearly every part of our platform to support their student athletes. That kind of consistency and commitment is exactly the model we want to see from programs investing in NIL."

From the early days of NIL to the current era of revenue sharing and roster management, Youngstown State has consistently invested in the resources its student-athletes need to compete and succeed. With this renewal, the Penguins continue to set a standard for what a comprehensive NIL program can and should look like.

For more information on Youngstown State's NIL program, visit ysusports.com/NIL.

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 175,000 athlete influencers use Opendorse to build, promote, and monetize their personal brands through the largest athlete media network.

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