NCAA athletes will receive insane Chipotle perk during their athletic seasons

The college football season officially returns this weekend with a full slate of games that will have fans enthralled, but football isn't the only sport that is giving NCAA athletes big-time perks in the era of NIL and the transfer portal when money is being tossed around in massive sums.

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Popular fast-food Mexican chain Chipotle is getting in on the action and providing athletes from three massive schools with the chance to get free food during their respective seasons, according to college football reporter Brett McMurphy.

Florida, Georgia and Ohio State athletes will all have the opportunity to cash in on this insane reward, which is available to any competitor on scholarship or walk-on.

Additionally, while the biggest sports like basketball and football seemingly receive the majority of attention when it comes to NIL money, Chipotle has opened up the offer so that athletes in any sport can use their customized card during their respective season as a way to refuel.

While the deal only applies to certain top schools, it's hardly the last time that companies will use similar marketing tactics in the changing age of NIL. Texas star quarterback Arch Manning has an NIL worth of roughly $7 million and even inked a large deal with Red Bull back in January.

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