BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana's remarkable run to last year's College Football Playoff has helped the athletic department land a new 20-year, $50 million naming rights deal with Merchants Bank.

The stadium will be renamed Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium, and the bank name will be featured prominently on the field and around the stadium when the 20th-ranked Hoosiers host Old Dominion in their Aug. 30 season opener.

The announcement was made Thursday.

The deal also includes a commitment from the bank to provide comprehensive financial literacy training for current and future student-athlete for no cost. It's designed to help them navigate the new world of college sports such as revenue sharing and NIL deals.

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