Washington is an Adidas school, and the Huskies boast not just one of the better quarterbacks in college football this season, but one of the best players overall.
In fact, there's a great case to be made that quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has been a worthy candidate in 2023, and that's the case the brand representing his school is trying to make.
It's not rare for a school to start a Heisman Trophy campaign, but a brand like Adidas? Well, that's just how life goes in the NIL era. To be fair to Penix, he's compete worth the hype. And to be fair to Adidas, who better to represent the brand at the moment?
As such, Adidas released a #Penix4Heisman campaign ad narrated by longtime sports commentator Kenny Mayne.
What makes a Heisman Trophy winner?
— adidas Football US (@adidasFballUS) November 30, 2023
Diligence.
Perseverance.
Hard Work.
It takes a season of transcending greatness.#Penix4Heisman @themikepenix
Narrated by @Kenny_Mayne pic.twitter.com/eBhydEBXir
Penix Jr. threw for 3,899 yards and 32 touchdowns with just eight interceptions while leading Washington to a perfect 12-0 regular season. He also rushed for three scores on the ground to bring his total touchdown mark to 35.
No. 3 Washington will play No. 5 Oregon on Friday night for the Pac-12 championship.
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