Fans Encouraged to Express University Pride on College Colors Day on Friday, August 30

Fans, alumni, students, faculty, and staff, its your day, a national holiday! College Colors Day gives full permission for people nationwide to come together by repping their school colors and wearing collegiate gear on a single day.

“Dont Miss The Moment,” is this years theme, encourages fans to arrive for the holiday, wherever you might be, school, work, and online. Celebrate universities and their deep traditions and legacies, give attention to accomplishments on and off the field.

Included in the campaign, pro football players Quinnen Williams, former Alabama and current Jets defensive tackle, Raheem Mosterts, former Purdue and current Dolphins running back, as well as sports reporter, Holly Rowe, whose celebrating nearly 30 years reporting from the sidelines with ABC/ESPN, urges fans to get up and participate and celebrate their university.

“I’m super excited for College Colors Day! Y’all know I’ll be repping Bama to the fullest on August 30. I know first-hand how it feels as an athlete to see fans showing pride and support around this time of year, so y’all have to show up and show out to give our team that extra boost of energy. Roll Tide, baby,” stated Quinnen Williams.

“Purdue gold will always be in my blood. That’s why I love College Colors Day – because it’s for the fans to get hyped and rep their team. Everyone’s gotta get the job done and gear up ahead of the day. LET’S GOOO,” expressed Raheem Mostert.

“When I’m on the sidelines, I have a first-hand view of the fans rocking their team’s colors, and it’s always so exciting to see their passion,” emphasized Holly Rowe. “College sports bring us together in spirit and fandom, and there’s no better way to show support for your team than by sporting the latest university gear.”

If you’re online, fans can visit CollegeColorsDay.com to review how to express their school spirit. Wile there, check out Quinned, Raheem and Holly’s energy for this year’s holiday in the official hype video. There are guest appearances too from famous mascots Aubie and the Tiger from Auburn and Clemson.

“College Colors Day celebrates the rich traditions and pageantry, intense rivalries, and heartfelt moments that only college sports can deliver by bringing people together to show their spirit, whether they are in a stadium or cheering with family and friends away from the game,” said Nicole Armentrout, SVP for Marketing at CLC Licensing, the nation’s leading collegiate licensing company and creator of College Colors Day. “We are thrilled to have some famous college sports friends help us celebrate the start of a new season, and we urge fans everywhere to share their own team spirit and join in the fun.”

To take the celebration of College Colors Day up another notch, Extra Yard for Teachers, part of the College Football Playoff Foundation, is giving away a $10,000 gift card to a teacher to increase their classroom environment or a project in need of financial assistance. All can enter and nominate a teacher of their choice to receive the gift card. Extra Yard for Teachers runs through September 2, 2024.

Fans are encouraged to put on a hat, fly their flag, or put on their team’s gear and share their excitement on social channels using #CollegeColorsDay. Don’t miss this moment!