Though it was expected as the lower-ranked team, Ohio State officially announced on Friday it will be wearing the road version of its 1968 throwback uniform during Monday’s College Football Playoff National Championship against Alabama. It’s the same uniform the Buckeyes wore in the Sugar Bowl win over Clemson earlier
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NFL, Titans Oppose Trademark of Roughnecks XFL Logo
The National Football League and the Tennessee Titans have filed an opposition against the XFL over their logo for the Houston Roughnecks on the grounds that it’s too similar to the old Houston Oilers logo. Yes, you’re right, the Houston (Tennessee) Oilers logo was replaced more than 20 years ago
Los Angeles Rams To Wear New Uniform Combination In Playoffs
Upon unveiling their new logos and uniforms this offseason, the Los Angeles Rams said they wouldn’t mix and match their bone-colored jersey or pants with pieces from their home uniform. Yet, the Rams donned their blue jerseys with bone-colored pants in victories over the Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots and
Indiana Hoosiers Cover Big Ten Patch On Outback Bowl Jersey, Deny Protest Accusations
The Indiana football program will not have a Big Ten logo on its helmet or jersey in Saturday’s Outback Bowl against Ole Miss (12:30 p.m. ET on ABC), though head coach Tom Allen denied that the decision stemmed from the conference changing rules to let five-win Ohio State into the
Tennessee Titans To Honor Nashville, First Responders Of Christmas Bombing With Helmet Decal
The Tennessee Titans will pay tribute to the city of Nashville and the six first responders who successfully evacuated the downtown area before a bomb exploded on Christmas morning by wearing a special helmet decal during Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans (4:25 p.m. ET on CBS). The decal features
Chicago Bears To Honor Legendary Running Back Gale Sayers
The Chicago Bears will honor late running back Gale Sayers during Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers (4:25 p.m. ET on FOX) with a stencil on the field that features his last name and No. 40 jersey number. Sayers, who spent his entire career with the Bears (1965-71), passed
Ohio State To Wear Road Version Of 1968 Throwback Uniforms In Sugar Bowl
Just like it did in its first three College Football Playoff appearances, Ohio State will wear alternate uniforms in the Sugar Bowl against Clemson that pay homage to the 1968 national championship squad. As the lower-ranked team, Buckeyes will be outfitted in the road version of the uniform, which includes
Capital One Becomes Presenting Sponsor Of The Rose Bowl
The College Football Playoff semifinal at the Rose Bowl won’t be played in Pasadena on Jan. 1 due to coronavirus restrictions in California, so top-ranked Alabama and No. 4 Notre Dame will instead meet at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. But that won’t be the only change for “The Granddaddy
Mercari Named New Title Sponsor Of Texas Bowl
Lone Star Sports & Entertainment and ESPN Events announced earlier this week that Mercari, a Japanese e-commerce company, will be the new title sponsor of the Texas Bowl. “We are excited to welcome Mercari as the new title sponsor of the Texas Bowl,” Texas Bowl executive director David Fletcher said
Michigan State To Wear “Gruff Sparty” Helmet Against Penn State
The Michigan State football program will wear green helmets with a retro “Gruff Sparty” logo on both sides this Saturday against Penn State (3:30 p.m. ET on ABC). The “Gruff Sparty” logo was used by the Spartans’ basketball team during the 1977-79 seasons, though its origins in East Lansing trace
UCLA Bruins To Be Outfitted By Jordan Brand, Nike
The UCLA athletic department on Tuesday announced a partnership with Nike that will make Jordan Brand the official outfitter of the football and men’s and women’s basketball programs beginning on July 1, 2021. The Bruins’ other varsity spots will feature the Nike Swoosh, meanwhile. “Our student-athletes deserve every resource in
Fan Controlled Football League Unveils Team Logos, Uniform Options
With kickoff of its inaugural season just two months away, the Fan Controlled Football league recently unveiled the logos for its four new franchises. Naturally, the logos were designed and chosen by fans, with the winners receiving a $1,000 prize, team gear and a shoutout on social media from their