There’s nothing quite like facing your rival under the lights, and the Buffalo Bills are turning up the intensity with a brand-new look. The Bills will debut their “Cold Front” uniforms in Week 5 on Sunday Night Football when they host AFC East rival New England Patriots.
More than just a uniform, “Cold Front” represents Buffalo itself, a city built for the cold, defined by grit, and proud of its toughness. It’s ice in the air, resilience in the soul, and a fanbase that thrives in the elements. Simply put: it’s Buffalo, stitched into fabric..
As concepts were explored throughout 2023, one vision quickly stood out. “The clear choice was to celebrate our region’s climate, especially when it comes to later in the season,” said Aaron LaPorta, Bills Director of Design.
To create the icy, snow-covered identity, the design team made a bold move — stripping away the red. “Visually, red means warmth, and in order to create a true icy and snowy feel, it needed to be removed,” LaPorta explained. “That was a big decision for us, because we’ve never done anything like that.”
With red gone, the challenge became reimagining the Bills’ look through elevated uses of blue, white, and gray. “We don’t want to look like another team. We want to have our own identity,” LaPorta said. “So how do we achieve that?”
The result is “Cold Front,” a fresh but authentic take on Buffalo football — one that perfectly mirrors the team, the city, and the fans who embrace the cold like no other.
The Air Force Falcons are bringing history and innovation together with the launch of the Limited-Edition Air Force Legacy Series Nike Vapor Elite Football, a design inspired by the legendary F-16 Fighting Falcon and built to take the field when Air Force faces Navy on October 4, 2025.
This exclusive football is more than a game ball; it’s a tribute to Falcon heritage and a symbol of Air Force pride. From its cutting-edge performance features to the intricate design details, every element reflects the spirit of precision and power synonymous with the Academy.
Like the F-16 itself, this football is engineered for elite performance:
Grey pebbled lace with overlay stripe for enhanced grip and control
Every stitch and panel design nods to the legacy of Air Force football while honoring the innovation of U.S. Air Force aviation.
Each ball is handcrafted in the USA by Big Game, the factory trusted by more than 90% of FBS programs. resulting in A rare piece of craftsmanship that blends collectible value with elite on-field performance.
Fans and collectors alike can now secure the Air Force Legacy Series Nike Vapor Elite Football, a symbol of grit, tradition, and Falcon excellence.
The Air Force football team is set to take the field in a powerful tribute for the 2025 edition of the Air Power Legacy Series, honoring the legendary F-16 Fighting Falcon. The Falcons will debut the special look when they face Navy on Saturday, Oct. 4, at Noon ET inside Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The rivalry matchup will be broadcast nationally on CBS, giving fans everywhere a front-row seat to one of the most striking uniform reveals of the season.
The uniform’s most eye-catching element is the custom helmet, designed to replicate a fighter pilot’s gear.
Front bumper: A silhouette of the F-16.
Visor cover: Features the F-16 Fighting Falcon patch alongside the word “Psycho” — the call sign of Col. William Andrews, an F-16 hero who was shot down in Operation Desert Storm.
Back bumper: Reads “Viper”, the aircraft’s widely used nickname.
The pants carry the U.S. Air Force roundel on the hip, with “Viper” running down one leg and “Fighting Falcon” down the other.
The jersey front displays Air Force above the player’s number, along with the corresponding squadron patch. The sleeves feature both the American flag and the squadron’s insignia. On the back, players will sport the tail flash of their respective fighter squadron.
This year’s design honors multiple units, including:
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft known for its unmatched maneuverability, proven combat record, and versatility in both air-to-air and air-to-surface missions. Capable of withstanding up to nine G’s, this lightweight yet powerful jet can deliver weapons with pinpoint accuracy, defend against enemy aircraft, and operate in all weather conditions.
Its bubble canopy offers pilots unmatched visibility, while a 30-degree seat-back angle enhances comfort and G-force tolerance. The aircraft’s fly-by-wire system, side stick controller, and advanced avionics make it one of the most reliable and efficient fighters in the world — a perfect symbol of speed, precision, and resilience for the Air Force football program.
The Air Power Legacy Series has become a tradition of honoring U.S. Air Force history through football uniforms, blending aviation heritage with game-day pageantry. The 2025 edition may be one of the boldest yet, paying tribute to an aircraft that has defined aerial dominance for decades.
Kansas football is turning heads again with a twist on a fan-favorite alternate uniform. After debuting the all-black “Blackhawk” look a few years ago, KU is bringing that concept back for 2025, this time in white.
The “Blackhawk” first appeared in 2023 for a game against Illinois, featuring a full-on black palette: helmets, jerseys, pants, socks, and cleats. KU revived the look last year against UNLV, and fans loved it. The uniform’s defining features, the classic 1941 Jayhawk bird head, circus-style font spelling “Kansas,” and gameday flag on the back neck, made it instantly recognizable and deeply tied to the program’s traditions.
Adidas officially announced the 2025 return of the alternate, now dubbed the “Whitehawk.” Scheduled for KU’s Oct. 4 game against UCF, the Whitehawk flips the Blackhawk’s color scheme while retaining all the beloved elements. The jersey is white with red numbers outlined in blue, compared to the inverse on the black uniform. White pants complete the look, while helmet choices are still TBD, giving fans a chance to see multiple combinations in action.
A recent KU social media video showcases several ways the Whitehawk can be styled. Defensive end Justice Finkley wore the full white uniform, while quarterback Jalon Daniels modeled it with red pants, center Bryce Foster paired it with blue pants, and safety Lyrik Rawls added KU’s blue helmet. Running back Daniel Hishaw Jr. demonstrated a black helmet and black pants combination reminiscent of a previous road game at BYU. These mix-and-match options highlight the flexibility and creativity behind the alternate’s design.
The Whitehawk continues a three-year streak of KU experimenting with alternate looks. Beyond the Blackhawk, the Jayhawks wore all-red uniforms against TCU in 2024 and debuted a light-blue alternate for the 2024 season opener against Lindenwood. Each new uniform blends Kansas’ heritage with modern style, giving fans a fresh visual identity while honoring the program’s history.
With the Whitehawk, Kansas football proves it’s not afraid to take risks and embrace bold, memorable designs. Between the classic 1941 Jayhawk logo, circus font, gameday flag, and colorful striping, this alternate is a love letter to KU’s legacy — all while giving fans something new to rally behind in 2025.
It’s time for the UNISWAG Weekly Countdown for the 2025 College Football Season, Presented by Big Game USA!
Each week, we highlight the cleanest, boldest, and most innovative uniforms across the college football landscape, all building toward that coveted No. 1 spot.
Check out the Week 5 Uniform of the Week Countdown as we celebrate the designs that made the biggest impact on the field!
The Miami Dolphins are turning up the tempo in 2025 with the reveal of their all-new Rivalries uniform, a look designed to match the blazing speed of their roster and the energy of their fanbase.
With two of the league’s fastest playmakers in Tyreek Hill and De’Von Achane, Miami leaned into speed as the central theme of the design. The uniform introduces dark-pitch blue threads accented with iridescent aqua and sharp orange details, echoing the power and movement of dolphins cutting through water.
The helmet, sleeves, and pant stripes feature turbo green and orange striping, a bold nod to motion and acceleration. Inside the back collar, the Dolphins’ rally cry “Go Fins!” is stitched in orange — a detail built to fire up players and fans alike.
The uniform will make its on-field debut in one of the NFL’s classic rivalries: Miami vs. the New York Jets.
“The Jets have always been our biggest rival. They’re the team that, no matter what their record is, they’re always going to play us tough,” said former Dolphins wide receiver Nat Moore. “And with so many New Yorkers living in South Florida, the rivalry just feels that much more real.”
Completing the look are dark-pitch blue pants, giving the entire combination a sleek, modern edge.
This Rivalries drop continues the NFL and Nike’s effort to bring city and fan identity into uniform design. For the Dolphins, that identity is pure speed — and now it’s stitched into their game-day threads.
The UNISWAG Uniform of the Week Countdown is back for Week 5 of college football!
Check out which teams are turning heads with their uniform combos this weekend. The official Top 10 drops monday, leading up to the reveal of the Week 5 Uniform of the Week winner.
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Cue the nostalgia — and the old gold. West Virginia University is throwing it all the way back to 1965 with a special edition uniform that’s more than just a retro look. It's a tribute to one of the most storied seasons in Mountaineer football history — and a design that has never truly been replicated... until now.
the 1965 throwback uniform marks a first-of-its-kind effort from WVU: a true historical replica that brings to life the textures, tones, and traditions of a team that not only dominated the Southern Conference but lit up the scoreboard in a record-setting Backyard Brawl.
“It was an opportunity to do a true throwback, which we haven’t done,” said WVU deputy director of athletics Matt Wells. “We thought with the unique nature of that helmet, and the helmet logo with the baby blue, it was probably the most unique element of any of the past uniforms that we could potentially replicate.”
It’s what turned heads then, and it’s what turns heads now: a three-dimensional navy blue WVU logo, outlined in gold, laid atop a light-blue silhouette of the state of West Virginia. Set against an old gold shell, it looked ahead of its time back in ’65 — like technicolor in a black-and-white world.
The helmet design was so iconic that WVU athletic director Wren Baker made it a personal mission to revisit the look as soon as he spotted it in the Hall of Traditions.
“The inspiration really came shortly after Wren got here,” Wells said. “He was familiarizing himself with the history of Mountaineer football, and he saw the 1965 helmet on display… that started a conversation of, ‘Hey, what can we do with that?’”
Some versions of the original helmet had a single blue stripe, while others didn’t. Split end Bob Dunlevy recalled, with a laugh, that the inconsistency probably came down to the infamous resourcefulness of longtime equipment manager Carl Roberts.
“I kept my helmet because I needed it to play in the North-South game after the season,” Dunlevy said. “I’m sure Carl was probably after me to return it, but I kept it, and I still have it.”
The throwback uniform does more than just replicate an old look — it marks 60 years since WVU’s 1965 conference championship season, a year highlighted by the highest-scoring Backyard Brawl in history, a 63-48 win over Pitt.
While the look came from the past, the design process was very much rooted in the present. Kristin Coldsnow, the creative force behind WVU’s recent themed uniforms, was brought back to lead the design — ensuring everything from the shade of blue to the state outline was authentic. She worked closely with Nike to match every detail.
Equipment staffer Austin Blake helped perfect the helmet’s bumper colors and logo placement, while WVU’s internal uniform brain trust — including Michael Fragale and Joe Swan — all contributed during the design phase.
Boise State is bringing art to the gridiron. For its Sept. 27 showdown against App State, the Broncos will debut the “Front Porch of Idaho” hand-painted helmet, a one-of-a-kind design that pays tribute to the beauty of Boise, The Blue, and the state of Idaho.
The helmet, crafted by artist Armando Villarreal, wraps around Boise State’s iconic blue shell with intricate white airbrushing accented in the Broncos’ signature orange. Every detail tells a piece of Idaho’s story:
Right Side: A galloping Bronco charging forward, symbolizing strength and tradition.
Left Side: The Idaho State Capitol framed by the scenic Boise foothills and the “City of Trees.”
Back: Albertsons Stadium and its world-famous blue turf above the Boise River, complete with tree-lined landscapes.
Finishing Touches: A bold orange flash in the Bronco’s eye and the end zones, plus a front bumper etched with “208,” representing both Idaho’s area code and the height of the Capitol dome.
The Arizona Cardinals are bringing the storm to the desert. On June 5, the team unveiled their new Rivalries uniform, a look forged by sand, heat, and grit set to debut under the lights on Thursday Night Football when they host the Seattle Seahawks.
Running back James Conner, fresh off a video shoot where movie magic transformed him into the middle of a sandstorm, summed up the new fit perfectly: “Desert vibe, the sand, everything plays into it. The copper, the details, I just think it’s awesome. The perfect fit.”
The Cardinals teased a storm for more than a year, and now it’s here. The Rivalries uniform captures Arizona’s harsh but beautiful landscape:
Sandblasted matte helmet with a 3D birdhead logo and copper beak.
Tan, red, and copper color palette, echoing both the Desert Cardinal and the commerce that built the state.
Arizona state flag within the outline of the state on the shoulder.
Design elements inspired by the desert’s resilience — from scorching heat to swirling sandstorms.
Owner Michael Bidwill called the uniform a true embodiment of Arizona’s toughness: “The design reflects the strength and toughness required to thrive in the desert and celebrate the passion and perseverance that define us. The sandstorm imagery is a fitting metaphor for our identity as a team and a region.”
Quarterback Kyler Murray didn’t hold back either: “I told (equipment manager Jeff Schwimmer) these were the best jerseys we’ve got. Probably the best jerseys I’ve seen us wear. They turned out perfect.”
Linebacker Zaven Collins echoed the fan-first vision: “I feel like this is something the Valley wanted and everyone will love it.”
The Cardinals are among the first eight teams, along with the rest of the NFC West and AFC East, to take part in the Rivalries program, Nike’s new multi-year initiative that celebrates the culture, history, and communities that fuel the NFL’s most storied matchups. Each team’s Rivalry uniform will be worn once a season for the next three years, with other divisions joining in from 2026 through 2028.
For the Cardinals, the Rivalries debut isn’t just about a new look. It’s a statement. Forged in desert heat, built to withstand the storm, and designed to showcase Arizona’s identity to the world.
