How are Auburn’s athletes and fans reacting to the school’s new apparel deal with Nike?
Auburn will soon be a Nike school.
Tuesday’s news puts an end to months of speculation about whether Auburn would turn to Nike when its contract with Under Armour ended at the conclusion of the 2024-25 academic year.
With the news now official, how are Auburn athletes and fans reacting?
Auburn safety Caleb Wooden appears to be all smiles about the news:
Auburn freshman offensive lineman Favour Edwin issues his support:
4-star running back target Alvin Henderson appears to react to the news:
Former Auburn cornerback Jerraud Powers says he was wearing Nike all along:
Former Auburn running back Shaun Shivers jokes about wanting to come back to Auburn:
For some fans, Tuesday’s news was the answer to their prayers:
Plenty were quick to remind that Auburn icons Bo Jackson and Charles Barkley were once Nike athletes:
Some fans were emotional about the news:
Other fans are already hoping that Nike gives Auburn football orange jerseys: