Notre Dame, which is in the final year of its contract with Under Armour, has reportedly reupped for big money and perks.
According to a report from Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger, Notre Dame and Under Armour have agreed to a new 10-year contract that is expected to be the biggest in college sports.
The deal is worth “more than $10 million annually in cash and gear,” per Dellenger.
Notre Dame is re-signing with Under Armour in a new 10-year contract believed to be the richest apparel deal in college athletics, sources tell @YahooSports.
The Irish’s new UA deal is expected to be worth more than $10 million annually in cash and gear.https://t.co/bm7Eg5GRDe
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) July 31, 2023
There had been rumors for some time that Notre Dame was going to reup with Under Armour. The Irish are Under Armour’s most prominent college client on a list that also includes Wisconsin, Maryland, Auburn, Utah, South Carolina and Texas Tech.
The company, which was founded by former University of Maryland football player Kevin Plank, has downsized its portfolio at the collegiate level in recent years, but clearly continues to prioritize the Fighting Irish.
Prior to signing with Under Armour in 2014, Notre Dame had been outfitted by Adidas. Champion also created uniforms for several Fighting Irish programs in the 1990s.
Notre Dame’s current Under Armour contract will expire in June 2024.