Oregon State Extends Nike Deal Through 2031
The new apparel agreement covers uniforms, footwear, and equipment, and two Beavers quarterbacks and receivers join Nike's Blue Ribbon Elite program.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Football
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Oregon State has extended its apparel contract with Nike through 2031, with financial terms not disclosed. Quarterback Braden Atkinson and receiver Jesse Legree are the first two Oregon State athletes to join Nike's Blue Ribbon Elite NIL program.
Why it matters
The extension was made because the prior Nike contract was due to expire at the end of the fiscal year, locking in the school's athletic outfitter for the coming years. The addition of Atkinson and Legree to Blue Ribbon Elite gives the program two of its most productive players this season.
Atkinson leads the nation with 2,977 passing yards and 25 touchdowns, while Legree leads with 1,110 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns. The financial value of the deal and the terms of athlete compensation through the program remain undisclosed.
The players
Nike
Nike is a global athletic apparel and footwear company that outfits many college athletic programs and runs the Blue Ribbon Elite NIL program.
Braden Atkinson
Braden Atkinson is an Oregon State quarterback who leads the nation in passing yards this season.
Jesse Legree
Jesse Legree is an Oregon State receiver who was named Pac-12 Freshman of the Week for seven straight weeks this season.
The details
The Nike agreement covers uniforms, footwear, apparel and equipment for the Oregon State program. Atkinson and Legree join Blue Ribbon Elite, which Nike describes as a collaboration focused on the future of sport and athlete identity.
Timeline
The prior Nike contract was due to expire at the end of the fiscal year.
Nike launched Blue Ribbon Elite at LSU in 2025 with 10 athletes.
Nike added 11 Stanford athletes to the program in October 2026.
The new Oregon State-Nike contract runs through 2031.
Oregon State announced the extension and the two athlete additions on November 3, 2026.
Program Expansion
The addition of Oregon State athletes extends Nike's Blue Ribbon Elite program, which began at LSU in 2025, to a Pac-12 school following Stanford's 11 athletes added last month. Oregon State's two enrolled players are the first from the school to join the program.
Atkinson and Legree's national-leading statistics make them key targets for fantasy football managers following Oregon State's games. The new Nike deal also means Beavers fans will see updated uniforms and gear through 2031.
The takeaway
Oregon State's long-term Nike commitment and early NIL placements signal a deliberate investment in both its program identity and its featured players. Readers following the Beavers should watch the upcoming Texas State game as a measure of how the offense performs.
What happens next
The Beavers play Texas State at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, where Atkinson and Legree continue their season.
Further reading
Follow the latest Football coverage for more on Oregon State's season and roster moves.
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