Boo Corrigan addresses NC State athletics budget and sponsorship plans

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 8:17 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Boo Corrigan addresses NC State athletics budget and sponsorship plans

Summary

Boo Corrigan held a preseason press conference on August 21 to outline the upcoming NC State sports season and address budget deficits within the athletics department. He discussed the importance of meaningful partnerships regarding stadium naming rights and jersey sponsorships. Corrigan emphasized the need for corporate sponsors to invest in the university beyond branding. He mentioned notable sponsorship deals at other schools, indicating that NC State may pursue similar agreements but also questioned their overall value.

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Key Details

•Corrigan held his annual press conference in Raleigh, NC.
•He discussed the department's budget deficit and potential sponsors.
•Stadium naming rights and sponsorships are key focus areas.
•NC State may seek partnerships similar to those at Ohio State and Notre Dame.

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8:17 PMYahoo Sports — Boo Corrigan discusses the sports year ahead, budget deficit, unending quest for more money

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Boo Corrigan held his annual preseason press conference today to discuss the NC State sports season ahead and answer some questions, though most of those questions had little to do with the actual sports on the field. He was among other things asked about his department’s budget deficit, about the process for stadium naming rights, […]
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