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	Allstate Sugar Bowl The Allstate Sugar Bowl has established itself as one of the premier college football bowl games, having hosted 29 national champions, 107 Hall of Fame players, 52 Hall of Fame coaches and 21 Heisman Trophy winners in its 90-year history. The 91st Allstate Sugar Bowl Football Classic, which will double as a College Football Playoff Quarterfinal, is scheduled to be played on January 1, 2025. In addition to football, the Sugar Bowl Committee annually invests over $1 million into the community through the hosting and sponsorship of sporting events, awards, scholarships and clinics. Through these efforts, the organization supports and honors thousands of student-athletes each year, while injecting over $2.5 billion into the local economy in the last decade.
	American Athletic Conference
	American Football Coaches Association The American Football Coaches Association was founded in 1922 and currently has more than 11,000 members around the world ranging from the high school level to the professional ranks. According to its constitution, AFCA was formed, in part, to “maintain the highest possible standards in football and in the coaching profession” and to “provide a forum for the discussion and study of all matters pertaining to football.”
	ASAP Sports
	Athlyte Athlyte is an innovative SaaS platform revolutionizing athletic storytelling with generative AI and diverse data sources. It empowers athletic programs to craft accurate, data-rich narratives while streamlining content distribution across social media and marketing channels. In partnership with College Sports Communicators (CSC),the Next Generation Sports Communications Initiative has been launched to transform collegiate athletics communication. The Next Generation platform is being developed with input from communications professionals to enhance storytelling and unlock new revenue opportunities through digital assets, boosting the value of sports content. By driving engagement and supporting professional growth, Athlyte empowers sports communicators to elevate their programs and shape the future of sports communication.
	Atlantic 10 Conference The Atlantic 10 is a 15-university, 22-sport league that is universally hailed as one of the best conferences in the country. That growth and prominence is a direct result of the ideals and commitments of the member institutions of the Atlantic 10 – Davidson College, The University of Dayton, Duquesne University, Fordham University, George Mason University, The George Washington University, Loyola University Chicago, La Salle University, University of Massachusetts, University of Rhode Island, University of Richmond, St. Bonaventure University, Saint Joseph's University, Saint Louis University and Virginia Commonwealth University. The Atlantic 10 Conference, with a total population of over 76.5 million people within its geographic footprint of eight states and the District of Columbia, will crown champions in 22 sports this year: baseball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country, field hockey, men's golf, men's and women's lacrosse, men's and women's indoor and outdoor track & field, women's rowing, men's and women's soccer, softball, men's and women's swimming & diving, men's and women's tennis, and women's volleyball.
	Atlantic Coast Conference The Atlantic Coast Conference, in its 72nd year and 18 members strong, stands as one of the most competitive and revered intercollegiate conferences in the nation. ACC members including Boston College, Cal, Clemson, Duke, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Miami, North Carolina, NC State, Notre Dame, Pitt, SMU, Stanford, Syracuse, Virginia, Virginia Tech, and Wake Forest are dedicated to upholding the league's founding values of academic excellence, athletic competition at the highest level, and integrity. The ACC supports 28 NCAA sports, with 15 for women and 13 for men, and its member institutions span 12 states. In August 2019, the ACC and ESPN partnered to launch ACC Network (ACCN), a 24/7 national network exclusively devoted to ACC sports and original programming.
	Big 12 Conference The Big 12 enters its 29th year as one of the nation’s premier conferences in college athletics under the leadership of Commissioner Brett Yormark. Since joining the Conference in August 2022, Yormark has elevated the Big 12 to new heights, emphasizing marketing, brand building and instilling an innovative strategy that has resonated across the college athletics landscape.     As of Aug. 2, 2024, the Conference is composed of 16 universities spanning 10 states and four time zones. The Big 12 members include Arizona, Arizona State, Baylor, BYU, UCF, Cincinnati, Colorado, Houston, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, TCU, Texas Tech, Utah and West Virginia.   The Big 12 began play in 1996 and is the home of 87 team NCAA national championships, and 764 individual national champions. The Big 12 Conference office is located in Irving, Texas.
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	BoxOut Sports Box Out is the most advanced social media graphics platform for creating content at lightning speed. * No design experience needed * Formatted to create multiple social media sizes simultaneously * Eye-catching designs customized to your teams.
	CalHOPE
	Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Peach Bowl, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization that operates the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, the Aflac Kickoff Game, the Southern Company Peach Bowl Challenge charity golf tournament, and manages and operates The Dodd Trophy Presented by PNC Bank national coach of the year award. It is the ninth-oldest bowl game in the country and is recognized as college football’s most charitable bowl organization, having donated more than $64 million to organizations in need since 2002. Our Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl is one of the New Year’s Six bowls selected to host the College Football Playoff including the CFP Quarterfinal in 2025 and the CFP Semifinal in 2026. Over its 56 years, the game has drawn 3.3 million fans in attendance, a total television audience of 239.8 million viewers on ESPN, delivered $245.1 million in team payouts, and has created $889.77 million in direct economic impact and $51.85 million in tax revenue for Atlanta and Georgia.
	College Football Playoff The College Football Playoff (CFP) is the event that crowns the national champion in college football. The CFP Selection Committee ranks the top 25 teams at the end of the season, and the 12 playoff participants consist of the five highest-ranked conference champions, plus the next seven highest-ranked teams. The four highest-ranked conference champions will be seeded one through four and receive a first-round bye. The schools seeded five through eight will host those seeded nine through 12 in first-round games. The quarterfinals and semifinals rotate annually among six bowl games – the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Capital One Orange Bowl, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential and the Allstate Sugar Bowl. This year's quarterfinals will take place on Dec. 31, 2024, and January 1, 2025, while the semifinals will be January 9-10, 2025. The College Football Playoff National Championship will be Monday, January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. For additional information on the College Football Playoff, visit CollegeFootballPlayoff.com.
	ESPN People are our most valuable resource, and care and respect for employees and each other will always be at the heart of our operations. We embrace diversity to best serve all sports fans worldwide, and we are passionately committed to teamwork, quality, creativity, integrity, the aggressive pursuit of new ideas, audience growth and building shareholder value.
	FanThreeSixty FanThreeSixty provides an all-in-one engagement platform specifically designed for the sports and entertainment industries. Their mission is to simplify data analysis and action for organizations of any size. Their technology helps create impactful engagements and drive revenue while saving resources.
	FanWord The storytelling company for college sports, trusted by more than 100 schools & conferences at all levels. FanWord Stories: We build engaging storytelling sites and populate them with powerful and unique first-person narrative feature stories about your athletes, coaches, alumni, and other stakeholders to boost fan engagement, support fundraising, and drive new revenue. (Full-serve) FanWord Assist: An AI-powered storytelling tool for college sports communicators to help them create game recaps, feature stories, and players bios more efficiently. (Self-serve)
	Football Writers Association of America Founded in 1941, the Football Writers Association of America consists of journalists, broadcasters, publicists, photographers and key executives in all areas of college football. The FWAA works to govern media access and gameday operations while presenting awards and honors, including our annual All-America team. For more information about the FWAA and its programs and initiatives, contact Steve Richardson at (214) 870-6516 or tiger@fwaa.com.
	Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic The mission of the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association is to present the most innovative of all college football bowl games, the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, and to be the leader in creating premier college sports experiences for universities, student-athletes, sponsors and the community.
	Heisman Trophy Trust The Heisman Trophy Trust annually awards the Heisman Memorial Trophy to the most outstanding college football player in the United States whose performance epitomizes great ability combined with diligence, perseverance, and hard work. The Heisman Trophy Trust’s mission is to grow the legacy and preserve the integrity of the Heisman Trophy.     Beyond awarding the trophy, the Trust has a charitable mission to support and fund youth development programs in underserved communities. Additionally, the Trust annually presents the Heisman Humanitarian Award to outstanding individuals in the sports world who further the Heisman vision. The Trust’s goal is to harness the power of the Heisman Memorial Trophy’s legacy of athletic excellence to positively impact our nation’s youth and provide more equitable opportunities for underserved communities.
	Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics The Knight Commission, founded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation in 1989, is an independent group that leads transformational change to prioritize college athletes’ education, health, safety, and success. Knight Foundation has been its sole funder to ensure its independence. For more information about the Commission’s impact, recommendations, and reports, visit knightcommission.org. Since January 2022, the Knight Commission has sponsored the annual CSC Diversity and Inclusion Fellowship.
	Levy Recognition Founded in 1960, Levy Recognition is a leading custom award manufacturer and recognition solutions provider. Throughout their 60+ year history, Levy has created exceptional recognition products, including some of the most recognizable awards in collegiate sports, gifting experiences, and comprehensive recognition programs for clients across the nation. Learn how you can make your moments meaningful at levyrecognition.com.
	NAIA The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., is a governing body of small athletics programs that are dedicated to character-driven intercollegiate athletics. NAIA members provide more than 83,000 student-athletes with opportunities to play college sports, earn $1.3 billion in financial aid + scholarships and compete in 29 national championships. naia.org | @NAIA
	National Football Foundation Founded in 1947 with early leadership from General Douglas MacArthur, legendary Army coach Earl "Red" Blaik and immortal journalist Grantland Rice, The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame is a non-profit educational organization that runs programs designed to use the power of amateur football in developing scholarship, citizenship, and athletic achievement in young people. With 120 chapters in 47 states, NFF programs include the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta; Future For Football; I Played; the William V. Campbell Trophy®; the NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class Presented by Fidelity Investments; the NFF National High School Academic Excellence Awards presented by the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation & Hatchell Cup presented by the Original Bob’s Steak & Chop House; and a series of programs and initiatives to honor the legends of the past and inspire the leaders of the future.
	National Junior College Athletic Association
	NCAA Division II Of the more than 1,100 NCAA member universities and colleges, about 300 call Division II home. Over 126,000 Division II student-athletes compete in 25 national championships. Founded in 1973, Division II is all about balance. Students participate in highly competitive athletics, have the best access ratio to NCAA championships of any division and can earn athletics scholarships, but their college experience includes so much more than sports participation. The balanced approach in athletics, academics and community engagement allows Division II student-athletes to focus on their academic pursuits, internships, studies abroad and all that interests them.
	NCAA Division III Division III is home to more than 430 institutions and 195,000 student-athletes — the most in any division — who can earn the opportunity to compete in 28 national championships. The Division III philosophy ensures athletics are an integral part of a well-rounded college experience. The athletic experience allows student-athletes to focus on their academic programs and the ultimate goal of earning a degree. The four-year journey is designed to complement time spent in the classroom and pursuing other activities — some related to coursework, others extracurricular. While Division III doesn’t permit athletics scholarships, roughly 80% of Division III student-athletes receive some form of academic grants or need-based scholarships. Division III student-athletes are fueled by passion. They strive to do their best on the field and in the classroom because they realize the value in athletics lies beyond a scoreboard. Student-athletes push themselves to achieve excellence and build upon their academic success with new challenges and life skills within an environment that fosters health and wellness. Established in 1973, Division III provides an equitable and inclusive environment for student-athletes to take responsibility for their own paths, follow their passions and discover their potential through a comprehensive educational experience.
	NCAA LiveStats (Genius Sports) NCAA LiveStats is being developed and supported by Genius Sports, a global leader in digital sports content and technology services. Since 2001, Genius Sports has worked in partnership with many of the largest organizations in world sport, including the NFL, English Premier League and FIBA (world basketball) to develop cutting-edge technology that captures, manages and distributes live statistics and streams.
	NCAA Media Coordination & Statistics The NCAA is a diverse association of more than 1,100 member colleges and universities that prioritize academics, well-being and fairness to create greater opportunities for nearly 540,000 student-athletes each year. The NCAA provides a pathway to higher education and beyond for student-athletes pursuing academic goals and competing in NCAA sports. More than 54,000 student-athletes experience the pinnacle of intercollegiate athletics by competing in NCAA championships each year. Visit www.ncaa.org and www.ncaa.com for more details about the Association and the corporate partnerships that support the NCAA and its student-athletes.
	PrestoSports PrestoSports is a software-as-a-service company providing technology to professional and minor leagues, colleges, high schools, and conferences. Focused on creating immersive digital experiences for fans, athletes, and programs, PrestoSports provides solutions that include mobile apps, fundraising, streaming, websites, digital ticketing and social graphics. Serving more than 1,600 athletic programs and 100 conferences, PrestoSports is a powerhouse in the athletics digital space. PrestoSports delivers solutions for building athletic brands, igniting fans, and funding sports programs.
	Rocket Alumni Solutions Rocket Alumni Solutions specializes in creating interactive digital Hall of Fame displays for schools, universities, and organizations, designed to celebrate awards, achievements, and historical moments in an engaging and modern way. These touch screens are fully customizable, allowing users to display unlimited media, manage sponsorships, and integrate features like digital yearbooks. Trusted by over 500 schools, Rocket provides an innovative alternative to traditional recognition methods such as plaques and trophy cases. Their platform not only enhances school pride and alumni engagement but also offers a powerful tool for sharing institutional history and accomplishments with a broader audience. Schools and organizations can also benefit from the system's ease of use, making it simple to manage content and keep displays up to date.
	Rose Bowl Game The Granddaddy of Them All
	SIDEARM Sports Founded over two decades ago, SIDEARM is the force behind the digital fan experience across North America. As a trusted provider of official websites, mobile apps, live streaming, stats and more, our agile technology allows us to work in any arena – there is no space we won’t tackle. Started on the campus of Syracuse University, SIDEARM has solidified its pole position in the industry, powering over 1,600 partners. We are honored that the work we do is experienced by hundreds of millions of fans each year.
	Southeastern Conference A pioneer in the integration of higher education and athletic competition, the Southeastern Conference is a leader for intercollegiate athletics in the 21st century.  Since its formation in 1933, the SEC has achieved stature and stability by designating governing/voting power to the presidents of the member institutions. These university leaders determine the policies of the conference and through the years this involvement has been the principal source of strength in the evolution of the SEC.  Throughout its history, the SEC has provided leadership on the vital issues facing intercollegiate competition.  Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, Mississippi, Mississippi State, Tennessee and Vanderbilt have been in the SEC since its formation in 1933.  The league has expanded three times, adding Arkansas and South Carolina in 1991, Missouri and Texas A&M in 2012, and Oklahoma and Texas 2024.
	Sports Business Journal Sports Business Journal (SBJ) sits at the epicenter of the sports industry. SBJ provides the news, the networking and the data to equip the most powerful executives in sports business to make more informed decisions, deals and partnerships. SBJ’s award-winning media content is delivered via multiple media platforms, unparalleled networking opportunities through its hallmark events and awards and market-leading data. Sports Business Journal’s weekly and daily content provides original reporting and news aggregation, plus newsletters, podcasts and video. SBJ’s renowned events create opportunities for lead generation and partnerships as well as showcase the industry’s best talent in widely-viewed awards series.
	Sports PR Summit
	Stats Perform Stats Perform is the world leader in sports AI. With 6.5 Petabytes of proprietary sports data and 8 foundation sports AI models used in 200+ software modules, we empower the world’s top sports broadcasters, media, apps, leagues, federations, bookmakers and teams to win audiences, customers and trophies.
	USA Basketball USA Basketball, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, is the National Governing Body for the sport of basketball in the United States. As the recognized governing body by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), USA Basketball is responsible for the selection and training of USA teams that compete in FIBA-sponsored basketball competitions and select national events, and for the development of youth basketball initiatives addressing player development, coach education and safety. To learn more, click here
	Walter Camp Football Foundation The mission of the Walter Camp Football Foundation is to preserve and promote the tradition of selecting a collegiate All-America Football Team as started by Walter Camp, “The Father of American Football,” in 1889. Pay tribute to individuals who contribute to the great American game of football, perpetuate his ideals and support humanitarian programs and activities.
	Women's Basketball Coaches Association