After years of saving pennies and trimming expenses, the University of Washington is about to cash in on a new apparel deal that is expected to provide a significant boost to the athletic department budget for the next decade.
But which outfitter will the Huskies wear? And what might financial terms of the deal look like?
The Huskies are down to two major players: Nike and Adidas. (Under Armor, which in May 2016 made a stunning deal with UCLA worth $280 million over 15 years, is not currently bidding on college apparel rights, according to one industry source.