When South Carolina signed its apparel deal with Nike last week, there was a surprise in the terms sheet of the contract.

For reference: South Carolina’s deal with Nike is far more lucrative than the agreement Clemson inked back in 2018. That 10-year extension between the Tigers and Nike gave Clemson $4 million in cash, $54.5 million in product and a 14% royalty on co-branded gear.

Just after South Carolina’s Board of Trustees gave the official approval on South Carolina’s 10-year contract with Nike, athletic director Jeremiah Donati reached down and pulled out a trio of Gamecock football jerseys.