As the star quarterback of one of college football’s best teams, CJ Stroud is no stranger to NIL deals that have flooded the sport over the past year. On Thursday, Stroud revealed to his teammates that he had a special gift for them ahead of Saturday’s season opener against No. 5 Notre Dame.
Stroud has used his partnership with Express, a national fashion retailer headquartered in Columbus, to give $500 gift cards to every Ohio State football player for a new suit. He made the announcement on Thursday, which was met with great applause and fanfare from the rest of the team.