College Pootball Playoff, NCAA will reimburse athletes’ families for travel

The College Football Playoff will help pay for the parents and guardians of Ohio State and Oregon football players to travel to the national championship game in North Texas on Monday.

The NCAA granted a waiver to the College Football Playoff to provide a reimbursement of up to $1,250 per parent or guardian that will cover hotel accommodations, travel and meals.

“This will really help because parents really want to go out and see their kids play,” said Ohio State safety Von Bell, who is from Rossville, Georgia.

“They make a lot of sacrifices and there’s a lot of money spent.

“Traveling from the South, because they come up here for every game, is a lot. The gas and everything. It’s really a blessing to hear that.”

The NCAA also announced it will provide a similar reimbursement to the families of athletes who compete in the men’s and women’s basketball Final Fours.