With its history dating back to 1870, few college football programs boast the history of the United States Naval Academy. Yet the early-1960s in particular stand out, which is why the Midshipmen will wear throwback uniforms that pay homage to that era against Army on Dec. 14. From 1960 through
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Kansas State Wildcats Unveil Throwback Uniforms
The Kansas State men’s basketball program unveiled purple and lavender-trimmed throwback uniforms late Monday evening that feature the classic script “Wildcats” across the front. The uniforms — which will be worn as part of Kansas State’s “White Out” against Marquette in the inaugural Big East/Big XII Battle this Saturday (9
East Carolina Pirates Tease Throwback Helmet
It appears East Carolina will break out throwback helmets for its regular season finale against Tulsa on Saturday (12 p.m. on ESPNU). The Pirates’ social media account shared a photo on Wednesday afternoon of a matte black helmet with a chrome purple facemask and an old-school pirate logo worn by
Kansas State Wildcats To Wear Throwback-Inspired Helmet Design
When Kansas State takes the field against West Virginia on Saturday (3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN), the Wildcats will be outfitted in white helmets with the word “Cats” written in purple script — the inverse of the program’s 1988 design. It marks the first time since 1989, legendary head coach
Northern Iowa Panthers To Celebrate Sweet 16 Run With Throwback Uniforms
This season will mark the 10th anniversary of Northern Iowa’s Ali Farokhmanesh hitting a three-pointer to seal a win over top-seeded Kansas on the way to an appearance in the Sweet 16, so the Panthers will wear throwback uniforms this season to celebrate the momentous occasion. That said, the only
Texas Longhorns To Celebrate 1969 National Championship With Throwback Uniforms
Texas will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its 1969 national championship by wearing throwback uniforms during this Saturday’s game against Kansas (8 p.m. on the Longhorn Network). The biggest difference between the Longhorns’ current burnt orange home jersey and the throwback set is the lack of the school name across
Arizona Wildcats To Wear Desert Swarm Throwback Uniforms For Homecoming
As a nod to the “Desert Swarm” defense of the 1990s, Arizona announced it will wear throwback uniforms for its homecoming game against Oregon State on Nov. 2. The Wildcats put together one of the nation’s fiercest defenses under the guidance of legendary head coach Dick Tomey, holding opponents to
Florida Gators Unveil 1960s Throwback Uniforms For Homecoming
Though a retail leak this summer initially broke the news, the University of Florida unveiled throwback uniforms on Sunday morning that resemble those worn by Heisman Trophy winner Steve Spurrier in the 1960s. The uniforms are a part of the Gators’ homecoming weekend festivities, and will be worn against Auburn
Penn Quakers Unveil 1970s Throwback Uniform
The University of Pennsylvania will celebrate Franklin Field’s 125th season with throwback uniforms that mimic the Quakers’ look during the 1970s. The new red uniforms are similar to Penn’s current navy blue home and white road uniforms, as they use the same number font and team wordmark on the chest.
BYU Cougars Unveil Retro-Inspired Alternate Uniforms
To commemorate the 150th anniversary of college football’s first game, BYU announced it will wear retro-inspired uniforms for this weekend’s game against No. 22 Washington (3:30 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN2). The jerseys follow the same design template as the Cougars’ standard road uniform, but swaps navy for royal blue on
Troy To Wear 1984 Throwback Helmets Against Southern Miss
Troy will commemorate its 1984 Division II national championship by wearing throwbacks helmets against Southern Miss on Sept. 14. The anodized red helmet features a chrome facemask and reflective helmet decal. And though it’s clearly the same logo used and since copyrighted by Michigan State, the Trojans also used that
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Unveil Long-Sleeve Throwback Uniforms
This season wouldn’t officially be celebration of the 150th anniversary of college football’s first game without either Rutgers or Princeton — the two teams that participated in said game — being involved in some capacity. Thankfully, the Scarlet Knights came through on Thursday morning when they unveiled long-sleeved throwback uniforms