These hypothetical UNC-sponsor corporate deals would break the internet

With the potential of corporate sponsors on the way, here are some brands that would be tremendous fits for the University of North Carolina.
The Box Combo, including four chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries, Cane’s sauce, Texas toast and coleslaw, is seen outside of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers in Southaven, Miss, on June 9, 2025. The restaurant is the first Raising Cane's location in the Memphis area.
The Box Combo, including four chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries, Cane’s sauce, Texas toast and coleslaw, is seen outside of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers in Southaven, Miss, on June 9, 2025. The restaurant is the first Raising Cane's location in the Memphis area. | Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The world of college athletics has changed in an instant.

We all remember the days when student-athletes were considered just that (albeit the under the table dealings that earned some players profits). Now, college athletics has turned into a business, allowing the student-athlete to be paid for the use of their own Name, Image & Likeness (NIL).

With universities around the country searching for ways to bring in revenue, the idea of corporate sponsorships might not be too far off in the future. While it will be important to properly fund the "big-time sports," such as football and basketball, each school could benefit from some more incoming funding to help their other athletic programs as well.

Soaring to Glory posted some humorous corporate sponsors for some of the most notable programs in college sports, so we figured we would do the same. The only difference (obviously) is that ours are catered directly to the University of North Carolina.

We asked ChatGPT to provide us with some corporate sponsors that would be tremendous fits for the University of North Carolina. If you're a Tar Heel fan, you're certain to love the concepts that ChatGPT came up with!

Air Jordan (Nike)

Slogan:“Built by MJ. Backed by legacy. Worn by everyone in Econ 101.”

Cook Out

Slogan: “Feeding Tar Heels since the last Dean Smith timeout.”

Ben & Jerry's

Slogan: “Now scooping: Franklin Street Frenzy.”

Bojangles’

Slogan: “Chicken, biscuits, and a post-game alibi.”

Sleep Number

Slogan: “Perfect for recovering from a Duke game or skipping that 8 a.m. lecture.”

Gatorade

Slogan:“Because Tar Heel sweat is 90% championship DNA.”

Ring Doorbell

Slogan: “See who’s at your dorm... hopefully not a Duke fan.”

Blue Apron

Slogan: “Delivering meals faster than a UNC fast break.”

Google Maps

Slogan:“Still can't find Gardner Hall. Neither can we.”

Raising Cane's

Slogan: “Because nothing pairs with a 20-piece win over NC State like extra toast.”

Now, the question remains: which one of the above corporate sponsorship ideas ranks as your favorite?!