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HB 285

Regards the start times of college football games

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Tex Fischer

Ohio bill regulates college football game start times, potentially affecting athlete academics, revenue, and conference scheduling flexibility.

Referred to committee
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Bill Summary · HB 285

Legislative bill overview

HB 285 appears to regulate the scheduling of college football game start times in Ohio, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the information provided. The bill was recently introduced by Representative Tex Fischer and is currently under committee review.

Why is this important

College football scheduling affects student-athletes' academic obligations, fan attendance patterns, broadcast revenues, and the operational capacity of universities and local communities. Start time regulations could impact conference competitiveness, athletic department finances, and student welfare depending on their specific requirements.

Potential points of contention

  • Academic vs. athletic balance: Restrictions on evening or night games could conflict with television broadcast preferences and revenue-sharing agreements that universities depend on
  • Conference autonomy: State-level scheduling mandates may conflict with NCAA rules and conference-level decisions about game times
  • Economic impacts: Changes to start times could affect ticket sales, concession revenue, hotel bookings, and local business traffic in college towns

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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