UTA Athletics, 44 Farms, McClaren Farms Announce Partnership | Mirage News

ARLINGTON, Texas– UTA Athletics, 44 Farms, and McClaren Farms today revealed a landmark collaboration that unifies Texas organizations while broadening the reach and effect of both companies.

As part of the arrangement, McClaren Farms will end up being the inaugural jersey spot sponsor for UTA Basketball, with its logo design appearing on all males’s and females’s basketball uniforms starting with the 2026-27 season. The collaboration likewise develops 44 Farms as the Official Beef and McClaren Farms as the Official Smokehouse of UTA Athletics.

“This is a historic moment for UTA Athletics,” Director of Athletics Jon Fagg stated. “This partnership is about much more than placing a logo on a jersey. It’s about building a relationship that creates lasting value. We are grateful to Bob and everyone at 44 Farms and McClaren Farms for believing in UTA Athletics. This partnership will have a profound impact on our student-athletes and our department for years to come.”

UTA alumnus Bob McClaren (’80 BBA, Accounting) functions as 44 Farms’ President and CEO. McClaren stated the collaboration represents a chance to return to the University that assisted form his future while enhancing the connection in between 44 Farms, McClaren Farms, and UTA Athletics.

“UTA Athletics is on the move, and we couldn’t be more excited to be a part of it,” stated Bob McClaren, President and CEO of 44 Farms. “44 Farms and McClaren Farms are honored to be a part of what Athletic Director Jon Fagg and his team and coaches are building. With such strong leadership, we believe that even greater things for UTA Athletics are on the horizon. We want to be there for it.”

Established in 1909, 44 Farms is among the country’s premier signed up Black Angus livestock operations and the biggest in Texas. Through its affiliate business, McClaren Farms– which supplies tasty Prime and Choice Angus beef in numerous Walmart areas throughout the Southeast and Southwest– 44 Farms has actually grown far beyond its Texas roots and is making its existence in significant markets throughout the area.

“We’re thrilled to collaborate with UT Arlington Athletics to bring this highly visible jersey patch partnership to life. 44 Farms and McClaren Farms shares UT Arlington’s commitment to excellence, community, and growth, and we’re excited to see that connection showcased on Mavericks’ athletic uniforms,” stated Mike Haake, Vice President of Learfield, Sports Properties.

Through UTA Basketball’s existence throughout Texas, Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and other essential markets, the collaboration extends 44 Farms and McClaren Farms even more into the neighborhoods they currently serve. In turn, the business will offer considerable resources to support the ongoing development and competitive success of UTA Athletics and its student-athletes.

“This partnership will have a tremendous impact on our athletic department,” stated Ira ChildressDeputy Athletic Director for Development and General Manager of Athletics. “It was a pleasure working with Bob and his team to bring this collaboration to life, and we are excited about the opportunities it will create for our student-athletes and the future of UTA Athletics.”

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