Michigan and Kentucky would receive $500,000 each for playing in the game and be responsible for their own travel costs. The contract noted the Hall would retain ticket revenue but each program would receive 200 complimentary tickets. Barnhart and a Hall rep signed it on Oct. 11. Michigan took longer, according to Procino. The schools announced the series on Dec. 5, only because The New York Times had published some of the details.
B4 pays up to $350k for the winner. Believe that’s the largest MTE payout.
Jumpman series is obviously probably hard to value considering the Jordan Brand relationship with the schools.