Ohio State has asked a federal judge to dismiss the class-action lawsuit filed by former Buckeye linebacker Chris Spielman against the university in July.
The news was first reported by Andrew Welsh-Huggins of the Associated Press.
In a motion filed with the U.S. District Court on Monday, Ohio State states that Spielman's claims against the university "should be dismissed for several reasons."
Ohio State argues that Spielman's claims do not constitute violations of the Sherman and Lanham Acts, as alleged in the class-action lawsuit.
As to his Sherman Act claims, Plaintiff takes issue with routine licensing and related contracts between Ohio State and Nike USA, Inc.