The Pittsburgh football program unveiled alternate uniforms on Sunday afternoon that pay homage to the city’s steel working industry. The anthracite – or dark gray – uniforms will be worn on Sept. 26 against Louisville and include a hand-painted, light gray helmet with a black facemask and the Panthers’ secondary
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North Texas Mean Green To Wear Hayden Fry-Era Throwback Uniforms
The North Texas football program will wear throwback uniforms for Saturday’s game against SMU in honor of legendary coach Hayden Fry, who led the Mean Green from 1973-78. Fry – who died last December at the age of 90 – is best known for his time at Iowa (1979-98), where
Cleveland Browns To Wear Orange Pants Against Cincinnati Bengals
Though the Cleveland Browns’ new uniforms received rave reviews after their unveiling in mid-April, fans couldn’t help but notice the lack of orange pants as an option. But as we hinted at the time, that’s because they were saving them for a special occasion. Well, that day has arrived. The
Georgia Bulldogs Reveal 1980 Throwback Road, New Black Alternate Uniforms
It’s been 40 years since the Georgia football program won the national championship, and the Bulldogs will celebrate the anniversary with throwback road uniforms based on their look during 1980 season, as well as a brand new black alternate jersey. Former Georgia head coach Vince Dooley introduced red pants into
Ole Miss Rebels Unveil New Powder Blue Jerseys
The Ole Miss football program announced on Wednesday night it will wear new powder blue jerseys in the season opener against Florida on Sept. 26. The jerseys will be paired with powder blue helmets, which the Rebels originally wore from 1948-77, again from 1983-94 and as an alternate since 2014.
Air Force Falcons To Honor Tuskegee Airmen With Alternate Uniforms
Air Force athletic director Nathan Pine announced in a letter sent to fans this week the Falcons football program will wear alternate uniforms that honor the Tuskegee Airmen during their Oct. 3 home game against Navy. “The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of African-American pilots from the U.S. Army Air
Washington Football Team To Honor Franchise Icon Bobby Mitchell With Uniform Patch
The Washington Football Team will wear a uniform patch this season to honor late halfback/flanker Bobby Mitchell, who died in April at age 84. Mitchell, the first black player in franchise history, had his number retired in June, joining late quarterback Sammy Baugh, who wore No. 33, as the only
Appalachian State Mountaineers Unveil New Home Uniforms
The Appalachian State football program unveiled new home uniforms on Friday in one of the most unique ways possible, with wide receiver Thomas Hennigan rising from the water at the Laurel Creek Falls in Boone, North Carolina. The new all-black uniforms aren’t a drastic change for the Mountaineers, who have
NFL Players Can Swap Jerseys By Mail Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
If they want to swap jerseys this season, NFL players will first have to exchange addresses after the league announced on Monday it is partnering with Tide Laundry Detergent and Fabric Care Products to facilitate such trades. While the postgame jersey swap is a soccer tradition that originated in Europe
Boston College Eagles Reveal New Red Bandana Alternate Uniforms
The Boston College football program will continue its annual tradition of honoring former lacrosse player Welles Crowther by wearing its Red Bandana alternate uniform this fall. But rather than simply adding paisley to their accessories, the Eagles recently unveiled a brand new look where the pattern is far more prominent.
Iowa State Cyclones To Wear Jack Trice Uniform Patch
In an act of solidarity against racism and discrimination, the Iowa State football program announced on Tuesday it will wear a symbolic Jack Trice patch on its football uniforms this fall. The first black athlete in Cyclones history, Trice tragically died from injuries suffered during a game at Minnesota on
Boston College Eagles To Bring Back 1984 Throwback Road Uniforms
Boston College hired former Ohio State defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley this offseason to resurrect a program that has reached double-digit wins just two times in the last 35 seasons. So, in an effort to return the Eagles to their glory days, Hafley reintroduced the road version of their 1984 throwback uniforms