Arkansas announces Walmart, Tyson as sponsors on the field
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Ever since the NCAA okayed on-field logo sponsorships earlier this summer, Arkansas had remained quiet about its plans. 48 hours before the home opener, the university has unveiled plans for both a Tyson Foods logo and a Walmart logo on the 25-yard line.With Arkansas not playing its home opener until the third week of the season, Arkansas was unable to unveil its plans while teams across the country played its home openers with logos already on the field.
“We're excited to expand the ways in which we stand alongside these talented students," Walmart president and CEO Doug McMillon said. The Walmart logo will be shown on the North End Zone side of the 50, while Tyson's logo will be shown on the South side. Tyson's partnership comes just a few weeks after the launch of"At Tyson Foods, we are deeply committed to supporting students, student-athletes, college sports, and our local communities.
The home opener where fans both at the stadium and on TV can see the logos on the field for the first time 3:15 p.m. Saturday. The game will be broadcast on SEC Network.
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