COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State will fundamentally change the way it allocates season tickets, shifting to a more modern approach while creating another source of athletic revenue. Beginning with the 2022 season, fans wishing to purchase season tickets in five of six new seating zones in Ohio Stadium must make a per-seat donation to the Buckeye Club. Previously, fans made an annual contribution to the club along with their season ticket purchase. Other groups instead made contributions to academic endeavors or were exempt from contribution requirements due to their long standing as season ticket buyers. All of those policies will end as OSU shifts to a more contemporary model that brings all donations associated with football tickets directly to the Buckeye Club. Ohio State said about one-third of season ticket holders will see a cost decrease. Over time, officials believe this could drive up season ticket numbers, which accounted for…
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