College Athletics Enters a New Era as Four Major Programs Officially Change Apparel Partners

The landscape of college athletics officially looks different today. July 1 marks the beginning of new apparel partnerships for several major NCAA athletic programs, ushering in a wave of changes that will influence everything from uniforms and footwear to recruiting, NIL opportunities, and fan merchandise. Among the biggest moves is Penn State’s highly anticipated transition from Nike to adidas, ending a 33-year partnership with the Swoosh. The reported 10-year agreement, valued at approximately $300 million, reunites one of college athletics’ most recognizable brands with the Three Stripes. While Penn State’s…

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Georgia Tech PE Adidas Trae 3

This iteration of the Adidas Trae 3 was made specifically for the Georgia Tech basketball team. It sports a white knit upper with a golden splatter pattern with navy Three Stripes branding on the sides. A Georgia Tech logo appears on the tongue, comleting an upper that sits atop a sail midsole and a Trae logo branded rubber outsole. Look for Damon Stoudamire’s Yellow Jackets to take these to the court in the 2023-24 season. No word on if these will see a retail debut, however that seems unlikely.

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