Illinois partners with Busey Bank for jersey patch deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 2:07 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Illinois announced a five-year, $30 million jersey patch partnership with Busey Bank on August 1, 2026. The deal makes Illinois the fourth Big Ten school to secure a jersey patch, following Ohio State, Michigan State, and Wisconsin. The partnership will include several athletic teams and coaches, enhancing financial support during a pivotal time in college sports. Coach Brad Underwood emphasized the historical importance of the local partnership and its potential impact on the university's athletic ambitions.
- •Illinois joins Big Ten schools with jersey patch deals
- •The partnership is worth $30 million over five years
- •Nine sports teams will feature the new jersey patch
- •Local company Busey Bank emphasizes community ties
- •Brad Underwood highlights the significance of the deal
- 2:07 PMYahoo Sports — Underwood on jersey patch deal: ‘Unbelievable merger for us’
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