As we approach the age of revenue sharing for student-athletes, the NCAA is also approving new rules for college programs. On Thursday, it was announced that college football stadiums can add on-field sponsorships that result in financial income.
Teams can place three ads across the field, one on the 50-yard line and two smaller ones elsewhere. Will Ole Miss capitalize on the new rule? If so, these five companies would be great choices.
FedEx
One of the biggest transportation companies in the world already has links to the University of Mississippi. FedEx has partnered with Ole Miss for several years in various ventures. FedEx sponsors the on-campus Student-Athlete Academic Support Center.
Nicholas Air
Nicholas Air already partners with Ole Miss, providing exclusive private aviation for the Athletics Foundation. Current quarterback Jaxson Dart recently signed an NIL deal with the company, the first of its kind with a private jet company.
GenTeal Apparel
GenTeal Apparel is a premium menswear clothing shop founded in Oxford, Mississippi. It caters mainly to the outdoors. GenTeal has been rumored to be working with Ole Miss to create performance jerseys for the team.
Wards Restaurant
Mississippi's own Wards Restaurant would be an excellent option for an on-field sponsor at Ole Miss. Known for their famous burger, the " Big One," this would be a welcome sponsor for Ole Miss fans, especially if some free vouchers were being handed out on gamedays.
C Spire
Another Mississippi-based company, C Spire, is a telecommunications company with its headquarters in Ridgeland. The company also has a link to the campus and an office on-site.