THE NEXT GENERATION OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL MEDIA
CAMPUS CAPTAIN
Gridiron 1880 is building a national network of Campus Captains who represent their schools and help tell the story of the game from the inside.
This is more than posting content.
It's an opportunity to become part of the new media ecosystem of college football.
WHAT IS A CAMPUS CAPTAIN?
CAPTAIN
A Campus Captain is the official Gridiron 1880 representative on your campus. You help bring the voice of your school into the national conversation by creating content, covering game day moments, and engaging fans through the Gridiron 1880 network.
Campus Captains help drive:
- •FanVote and player ranking participation
- •GameBall presentations
- •Player recognition
- •Merchandise
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Campus Captains help capture the energy of their school and bring it to the Gridiron 1880 community.
Covering game day and campus football culture
Creating social content around players and rivalries
Promoting weekly FanVote participation
Collaborating with creators across the network
Highlighting the athletes and traditions that make your school unique
From sideline moments to student section reactions, you help bring the real voice of campus football to the national stage.
WHY JOIN?
Gridiron 1880 Campus Captains gain real-world experience in the fast-growing world of sports media and content creation.
This program provides opportunities to:
Build a portfolio in sports media
Gain experience in content creation and distribution
Develop marketing and storytelling skills
Connect with creators and athletes across the country
Explore career pathways in sports, media, and marketing
You're not just watching the game.
You're helping shape the conversation around it.