Get ready for a unique football game this Friday when Washington takes on UCLA. The Huskies have teamed up with Blizzard Entertainment to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "World of Warcraft" through a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) partnership. Just before the game, Washington will temporarily become the "University of Warcraft. " Players will promote this change on social media, and fans in the student section will receive themed shirts. Even the mascots will be straight out of the game, leading the team onto the field.

Kurt Svoboda, who handles External Relations at Washington, sees this as a big deal. He thinks it's cool that sports and gaming are coming together. "This deal is special because it connects our football team with such a famous video game brand, " Svoboda explained. "Our players got a sneak peek into how Blizzard creates their games, which is pretty cool. We can't wait for Friday’s special event at Husky Stadium, where two big names come together for an amazing experience. "

"World of Warcraft" has been around since 2004 and has a massive following. Over 250 million people worldwide play the game, and it even made it to the movies. The film "Warcraft" hit theaters in 2016 and earned a lot of money.

Think about it: sports teams partnering with video games isn't something we see every day. It shows how popular "World of Warcraft" is and how much people love it. This could be the start of more sports-game partnerships. What do you think about this mix of sports and gaming?

A Gaming Twist in College Football: Washington’s World of Warcraft Celebration

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