Phil Knight Visits Oregon Ducks Football Practice

Phil Knight showed support for the Oregon Ducks football team this week.

While much is changing across the NCAA, college football fans can always count on the Oregon Ducks to push the envelope with their weird and wild uniforms every Saturday throughout the fall. Being the alma mater of arguably the most influential man in sneaker history has its perks.

Earlier this week, Nike co-founder Phil Knight paid a visit to one of Oregon's preseason practices. Fresh off the blockbuster movie Air, Knight's legendary status has only grown in the sports world. So you can imagine the excitement when the Ducks roster got to meet the iconic figure.

🐐 talk. #Connection x #GoDucks pic.twitter.com/9K0dSbwg7e

— Oregon Football (@oregonfootball) August 9, 2023

In addition to engineering fast-paced offenses, Oregon's football team often serves as a laboratory for the Beaverton-based brand. Keen observers will notice Nike testing new products with the University of Oregon's athletic program before rolling them out nationwide (look at where the NFL's new Nike Vapor F.U.S.E. jersey template originated).

Whether fans love or hate Oregon's eye-catching green and yellow uniforms, there is no denying they get the best gear that Nike has to offer. Online shoppers can check out the Oregon Ducks section on Nike's website for apparel, jerseys, and sneakers.

Thanks to Knight's vision and loyalty, Nike and the Ducks have become an unmatched team. We cannot wait to see what the two partners have planned for this upcoming college football season. Stay locked into FanNation Kicks to learn more about what your favorite athletes wear on and off the field.

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