The 1870 Society - Ohio State Buckeyes Collective

Launched in the spring of 2023, The 1870 Society became the premier NIL collective for Ohio State football later that year. The 1870 Society holds backing from a number of boosters, including Jason Priestas, Mark Stetson and Aidin Aghamiri. While the organization is a registered for-profit, the collective previously stated it does not, “intend to generate profits from running the business.” The 1870 Society named Todd Markiewicz as its president shortly after its initial launch. He most recently served as the vice resident and station manager for 97.1 The Fan in Columbus. Former Ohio State safety and national champion Tyvis Powell has his own podcast, too, and serves as the director of player engagement. Ryan Day has backed the 1870 Society since its launch.