Ohio State leadership supports DeWine’s action on NIL rights Executive order to support student-athletes takes effect July 1 614.292.7276 An executive order signed today by Gov. Mike DeWine will allow college student-athletes in Ohio to benefit financially from their name, image and likeness. The Ohio State University supports the order and similar legislation pending in the Statehouse. DeWine noted that colleges throughout the state would be at a disadvantage without rules helping student-athletes take advantage of the opportunities NIL rights will allow. The NCAA is expected to consider NIL proposals for Division I athletes this week. However, several states have legislation that will take effect July 1.