According to a document obtained Friday by 10 Investigates, Doug Archie, the university's director of NCAA compliance, signed an invoice for a six-hour car repair to Auto Direct for $606.
A purchase form signed by Archie said that the money came out of the "Student-Athlete Opportunity Fund," 10 Investigates' Paul Aker reported.
The university blacked out the name of the student and description of the car, so it was not immediately known if the payment was for Pryor, Aker reported.
Questions arose about Pryor after he was seen driving vehicles for several weeks. 10 Investigates found Pryor received at least two traffic tickets while in Auto Direct cars over the past couple years.
Pryor announced in June that he would forego his senior season at Ohio State.
"It astounds me this bill was paid," said Bret Adams, a Columbus-based sports agent who represents college and professional coaches.
Adams said that he thinks the payments stretch the boundaries of NCAA guidelines. The NCAA backs the fund. While the guidelines are not exhaustive, the list does not show car repairs, Aker reported.
Some examples of how the fund is supposed to be used include summer school, medical expenses, travel for family emergencies or academic achievement awards.
"I can't believe the NCAA considers auto repairs an emergency situation deserving this kind of funding," Adams said. "I don't think there is a good faith explanation