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
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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
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
Navy Midshipmen Reveal 175th Anniversary Uniforms For Army Game
The United States Naval Academy’s year-long celebration of its 175th anniversary will culminate with the Midshipmen wearing alternate uniforms in the annual rivalry game with Army on Dec. 12. The Naval Academy opened its doors on Oct. 10, 1845. It has since produced 74 Medal of Honor recipients, 54 astronauts,
Army Black Knights Unveil “Tropic Lightning” Uniforms For Navy Game
The Army West Point football program will wear alternate uniforms during its annual rivalry game against Navy on Dec. 12 that celebrate the contributions of the 25th Infantry Division, which fought in the Pacific Theatre during World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. Formed in 1921, the
USF Bulls Unveil Slime Green Alternate Uniforms
The USF football program recently unveiled new slime green alternate uniforms that will make their on-field debut in the War on I-4 rivalry game against UCF on Friday afternoon (3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN). The bright green uniform – which brings to mind Nickelodeon’s iconic slime – follows the same
Ohio State To Wear New White Pants At Illinois
As first reported by SportsLogos.net, the Ohio State football program will wear white pants this Saturday at Illinois (12 p.m. ET on FS1). The Buckeyes, who officially unveiled the look on Tuesday afternoon, have worn white pants in the past but never with their standard helmets and jerseys. This specific