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.
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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.
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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.
Friday night in Charlottesville is shaping up to be one of the biggest games Scott Stadium has hosted in years. No. 8 Florida State comes to town, and Virginia is marking the occasion by turning back the clock in a big way.
With the 2025 season marking the 25th anniversary of UVA’s legendary goal-line stand against then-No. 2 Florida State, one of the program’s all-time upsets, the Cavaliers will take the field in throwback uniforms inspired by that iconic moment.
Unveiled in a high-energy video featuring former QB Mike Groh and current receivers Jahmal Edrine and Trell Harris, the new uniforms are a clean and simple nod to the past. The blue jerseys feature old-school “V” sleeve details, paired with classic white pants and navy lids for a timeless combo. The vibe is all 1995, and it’s already drawing rave reviews from fans and media alike.
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Just a week after debuting the unforgettable “Shoe Duck” uniforms honoring Nike co-founder Phil Knight, the Oregon Ducks are once again turning heads with another unique twist to their game-day look.
With a massive Week 5 showdown against the Penn State Nittany Lions on deck, Oregon has revealed a fresh footwear innovation, the “Mummy Duck” Vaporposite cleats.
At first glance, the cleats appear to be a sleek all-white design, perfect for blending into Penn State’s iconic white-out environment at Beaver Stadium. But the real magic comes when the lights go out. Built with glow-in-the-dark technology, the cleats transform into “mummy mode,” glowing under the stadium’s advanced LED light system. With Penn State often using blackout moments for dramatic effect during games, the Ducks will literally shine when the spotlight fades.
This latest reveal shows once again how Oregon continues to push the boundaries of on-field style and storytelling.
