With football season on the horizon, and the return to college or university days away, the Meyer Corporation, U.S. delivers the College Kitchen Collection just in time.  Targeting the more than 195 million college sports fans nationwide – the largest fan base of all sports – this crowd-pleasing, officially licensed collegiate line of high quality cookware, bakeware, serveware, and kitchen tools is available at retail nationwide.

Developed in collaboration with IMG, which manages over 200 colleges, universities, conferences, bowls, the NCAA, and the Heisman Trophy, Meyer’s expansive new College Kitchen Collection features top college sports team colors and logos emblazoned onto skillets, stockpots, covered cake pans, covered muffin pans, platters, bowls, and spatulas. Making every day “gameday,” the sports-themed collection, which includes such notable schools as University of Alabama, Louisiana State University, and Texas A&M University, can be used for weekday cooking and festive occasions with friends and family, including tailgates, barbecues, picnics, and more. (Note – as part of Meyer’s partnership with IMG, each product will be branded with the university’s name – for example, University of Alabama Smackdown Servers 2-Piece Tool Set).

Anchoring the collection are several cookware items, such as the Sizzle ‘N Score 10” ($29.99) and 12.25” Skillets ($39.99), featuring stain-resistant porcelain enamel exteriors in signature team colors and the team logo at the base. The skillets’ aluminum construction heats quickly and evenly, and a high quality interior nonstick offers easy food release and clean up. Securely fastened, dual riveted stainless steel handles are wrapped in silicone for a comfortable grip that stays cool on the stove. The versatile Sizzle ‘N Score Skillets are oven safe to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Crafted in fast and even heating enamel on steel, the new extra large 12 quart Gameday Stockpot ($49.99) easily tackles mammoth-sized chili, macaroni and cheese, slow-simmering pulled pork, and other favorite one-pot meals. Generously sized handles offer a comfortable and secure grip, and snug-fitting lid seals in heat and moisture. The Gameday Stockpot is compatible on all stovetops, including induction, and oven safe to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Additionally, when filled with ice, the durable Gameday Stockpot can pull double duty as a cooler for party beverages.

The College Kitchen Collection’s new bakeware items include the Tailgate Traveler 9×13 Covered Cake Pan ($24.99) and the Playmaker 12 Cup Covered Muffin Pan ($24.99). Perfect for baking and toting cakes, muffins and cupcakes to festivities without damaging baked goods, the bakeware’s tight-fitting, durable covers feature school team logos and team-specific slogans, such as “Love Purple, Live Gold” for LSU (Louisiana State University).

No party is complete without trays and bowls to serve big-league portions of chili, and pass around dips and chips. The generously sized 16”x12.5” Serve ‘N Score™ Party Platter ($19.99) is made of durable and long-lasting melamine, and features built-in handles that make passing a breeze. Equally durable and easy to clean melamine Party Bowls are offered in an assortment of sizes to match every need. All bowls are purposely shaped for easy passing without tipping, and feature a rubberized base to prevent slipping and sliding. The large capacity, 4.75 quart Big Party Bowl ($19.99) is ideal for serving popcorn, salads, and side dishes, while the 3 Piece Party Bowl Set ($39.99) with 1, 2 and 3 quart bowls is perfect for mixing, prepping and serving various snacks and dishes. Also included is the handy 4-Piece Prep Bowl Set($19.99) with four 8 ounce size bowls for prepping, and serving dips and sauces.

To facilitate meal prep and presentation in the spirit of winning, the College Kitchen Collection includes the 2 Piece Smackdown Servers ($14.99) – spatulas made of comfortable wooden handles and flexible, heat-safe silicone heads featuring school logos. The Smackdown Servers reach deep into serving bowls, mixing bowls, and stockpots, and for convenient storage, each tool features a hole in the handle for hanging.

Available at retail are all items for University of Alabama, Louisiana State University, Texas A&M, University of Florida, Florida State, Auburn University, University of Arkansas, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, Michigan State University, University of Nebraska, and West Virginia University. (Additional schools will be featured later this year.)

For further information about new College Kitchen Collection products, and other Meyer Corporation, U.S. products visit PotsandPans.com, or call the toll-free number 1-800-214-8369 (Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time).