India, Oct. 8 -- Bradford Freeman, a former football player, is in the news for his generous contribution to Stanford University's football program. The university's president, Jonathan Levin, has thanked the former Stanford player for his "game-changing gift", reports an official release from the institution. Freeman has donated $50 million to the program, marking it as one of the largest contributions in the history of Stanford Athletics.

According to the university, the money will be used to enhance football in the university amid a changing landscape. It will also help to fund scholarships to students while also supporting their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) initiatives.

The generous and historic contribution has made Freeman a po...