Football game guarantee payment and 2 more items
Ended State & local contract award Nebraska Awarded
- Contract number
- 21745
- Awardee
- UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
- Contracting organization
- University of Nebraska
- Contract amount
- $1,450,000
Award facts
- Completion date
Award details come from statecontracts.nebraska.gov. Updated .
About this award
The University of Nebraska has awarded a contract (21745) to the University of Akron for an intercollegiate football game scheduled on September 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. The contract, valued at $1,450,000.00, includes a guaranteed payment to Akron for participating in the game, with the full amount to be paid on or before March 1, 2026.
Key contract provisions include an allocation of 1,000 game tickets to Akron for potential sale, with a ticket return option by August 1, 2026. The agreement also stipulates liquidated damages of $1,000,000 should Akron fail to play the scheduled game. The contract is governed by Big Ten Conference, Mid-American Conference, and NCAA regulations, with Nebraska retaining exclusive broadcasting rights while Akron is permitted to produce coaching films and videos for internal use. The contract's performance period is aligned with the game date of September 6, 2025.
Line items
| Item | Total |
|---|---|
| Football game guarantee payment | $1,450,000.00 |
| Game tickets allocation | $1,000.00 |
| Liquidated damages for failure to play scheduled game | $1,000,000.00 |
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF AKRON_EXP 9_6_25.pdf |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 21745?
Contract 21745 was awarded to UNIVERSITY OF AKRON by University of Nebraska on September 6, 2025.
How much is contract 21745 worth?
Its contract amount is $1,450,000.
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