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Stanford Lands $50 Million Gift From Alumnus Bradford M. Freeman for Football Program

Stanford says the $50 million will fund recruiting, scholarships plus institutional NIL to elevate the program’s competitiveness.

Sep 27, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal sideline erupt in cheers after defeating the San Jose State Spartans at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images
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The Stanford Cardinal run onto the field to take on the San Jose State Spartans in a college football game at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
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Overview

  • Stanford announced the donation in an Oct. 8 university release designating the funds directly to football operations.
  • The university specified the money will support recruiting efforts, player scholarships and institutional NIL initiatives rather than facilities.
  • President Jonathan Levin and athletics director John Donahoe called the commitment game-changing and said it positions the program to contend for championships.
  • General manager Andrew Luck said the gift strengthens player support and provides a bridge to a sustainable future for Stanford football.
  • The donor, Bradford M. Freeman, is a 1964 graduate and former trustee, and the announcement did not include a public disbursement timeline or oversight details.