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Drake football is borrowing a page from one of the most iconic chapters in Bulldogs history.

Ahead of the 2026 season, Drake unveiled a powder blue football uniform and matching helmet inspired by the school's legendary 1968-69 men's basketball team, bringing one of the most recognizable looks in Drake Athletics history to the gridiron.

The uniform combines powder blue with bold red accents, creating a look that feels distinctly different from a traditional football uniform while immediately connecting the Bulldogs to their basketball history.

The inspiration comes from Drake's unforgettable 1968-69 men's basketball team, which went 26-5 under head coach Maury John and advanced to the Final Four.

The standout detail on the football helmet is a vintage Drake script logo, taken directly from the white uniforms worn by the 1968-69 Final Four team.

The rest of the uniform embraces the same powder blue and red color combination that has become synonymous with Drake's basketball throwback looks.

The powder blue base gives the Bulldogs a completely different appearance from their typical football uniforms, while the red detailing provides the contrast needed to make the design pop.

It's a color combination that immediately reads as vintage, but the football construction keeps the look from feeling like a straight basketball uniform transplanted onto the gridiron.

What makes this uniform especially interesting is that Drake isn't celebrating a historic football team. Instead, the Bulldogs are taking one of the greatest moments in Drake Athletics history and translating it into another sport.

The 1968-69 basketball team's legacy remains deeply connected to the identity of the university. Drake has previously incorporated the team's script into basketball uniforms, merchandise and other throwback designs, and now football is getting its own interpretation.

It's a great example of how a school's uniform history doesn't have to stay confined to one sport.

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The Third Saturday in October is getting a throwback look.

Alabama and Tennessee announced that they will bring back a long-standing rivalry tradition, with both teams wearing their home jerseys when they face each other in 2026 and 2027.

That means Alabama will wear its iconic crimson jersey at Neyland Stadium on Oct. 17, 2026, while Tennessee will wear its orange jersey at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium in 2027. The two-year agreement was coordinated by both schools, their head coaches and the SEC.

The 2026 matchup will mark the first time since Oct. 17, 1970 that Alabama and Tennessee have both worn their home jerseys in Knoxville.

The 2027 meeting will make even more history. When Tennessee travels to Tuscaloosa, the Volunteers will wear their orange jerseys inside Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium for the first time ever.

The uniform decision is a natural callback to the history behind the rivalry's famous nickname. Alabama and Tennessee first played on the traditional third Saturday in October in 1928, and the matchup continued on that date for 66 consecutive years through 1994. SEC scheduling changes ended the annual third-Saturday tradition in 1995, although the rivalry has continued to carry the name.

The rivalry itself dates back even further, with the programs first meeting in 1901. The teams have played every season since 1928 except 1943, when Tennessee did not field a team during World War II. The 2026 matchup will be the 109th meeting between the two programs.

Alabama currently leads the series 61-39-8 under the NCAA's historical accounting.

The Third Saturday in October, that's about as fitting as it gets.

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Marshall University is turning back the clock for one of the most meaningful games on its 2026 football schedule.

The Thundering Herd unveiled a special throwback uniform honoring the 75 people who lost their lives in the 1970 Southern Airways Flight 932 crash, while also commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 2006 film We Are Marshall.

Marshall will wear the uniforms during its annual “75” game against Appalachian State on Nov. 14, exactly 56 years after the tragic crash.

The uniforms closely recreate the look worn by Marshall during the 1970 season, bringing back the classic green-and-white aesthetic of the Thundering Herd.

The throwback also carries special significance because 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of We Are Marshall, the 2006 film that brought the story of the crash and Marshall's rebuilding efforts to a national audience.

The film, starring Matthew McConaughey as head coach Jack Lengyel, chronicles Marshall's efforts to rebuild its football program following the tragedy.

The uniforms featured in the film were inspired by Marshall's 1970-era look, making the 2026 throwback a fitting connection between the real history of the program and the movie that introduced the story to a new generation.

While the overall uniform recreates Marshall's 1970 look, the helmets feature one of the most meaningful details.

Marshall's helmets will feature a sticker depicting the silhouette of the fountain on campus that honors the 75, accompanied by the date: NOV. 14, 1970

It's a small detail that makes the uniform more than simply a retro design. Every element is intended to serve as a reminder of the people who were lost and the legacy they left behind.

When Marshall takes the field against Appalachian State on Nov. 14, the uniform will connect the 1970 team, the 2006 film and the 2026 Thundering Herd through one of the most important stories in college football history.

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Arizona State is bringing one of the greatest teams in program history back to life.

In 2026, the Sun Devils will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their 1986-87 Rose Bowl championship season with a throwback uniform inspired by the team that remains the only Arizona State squad to bring home the Rose Bowl trophy.

The uniform takes the Sun Devils back to the look of the mid-1980s, featuring a gold helmet, maroon jersey, gold pants and a series of classic maroon, white and gold stripes that run throughout the uniform.

The throwback begins with a gold helmet paired with a white facemask and a classic Sparky decal. The Sparky logo features a thicker white outline than the modern version, giving it a distinctly vintage appearance.

The centerpiece of the helmet is a five-stripe maroon and white pattern running down the middle. A thick maroon stripe sits at the center, flanked by thinner white stripes and additional maroon stripes on the outside.

While the original 1986 decals featured a slightly lighter red shade, Arizona State has updated the colors for the 2026 version to better match the program's modern maroon. The result is a more cohesive interpretation of the original design while maintaining its unmistakable 1980s character.

The Sun Devils will return to their traditional maroon home jersey, with gold collegiate block numbers outlined in white on the front and back.

Across the chest, “Arizona State” appears in simple white lettering, while the nameplate on the back uses gold text. The sleeves feature another signature element of the design: a three-stripe horizontal pattern with a gold stripe in the center and white stripes above and below it.

Player numbers are also placed on the tops of the shoulders in the same classic block style.

While the uniform is designed around historical accuracy, Arizona State added one detail specifically to celebrate the team's Rose Bowl championship.

A small leather Sparky patch sits on the back collar of the jersey.

Flip the patch around, and the inside features the year “1987” along with three embossed roses, a subtle tribute to the Rose Bowl victory. It's a detail that wouldn't have appeared on the original 1986 uniform, but it gives the 2026 version a unique connection to the championship being celebrated.

The pants keep things relatively simple while continuing the uniform's stripe-heavy design. The gold pants feature the same maroon-and-white five-stripe pattern running down each side, creating a consistent visual connection between the helmet, jersey and pants.

What makes Arizona State's 2026 uniform stand out is the consistency of the design. From the five-stripe helmet to the shoulder stripes and matching pant stripes, the maroon, white and gold elements create a cohesive look from head to toe.

This time, they're celebrating the only team in program history to do what every Sun Devil team dreams of: win the Rose Bowl.

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Louisville is bringing a piece of the city's boxing history to the football field.

The Cardinals have unveiled their new “For The Ville” uniform, a 2026 alternate inspired by Louisville legend Muhammad Ali. The design draws heavily from the look of Ali's iconic boxing gear, giving Louisville one of its most unique football uniforms in recent years.

Ali's connection to Louisville runs deep, making him a natural source of inspiration for the Cardinals' latest alternate.

The new jerseys feature a black base with “Louisville” across the chest in white, using a typeface that closely resembles the branding associated with Everlast, the boxing brand famously connected to Ali and the sport.

The stripped-down black-and-white design gives the uniform the appearance of a classic boxing kit while translating Ali's legendary aesthetic to the football field.

The result is a look that feels distinctly different from Louisville's traditional red-and-black uniforms.

Louisville has previously honored Ali with alternate uniforms, including an all-white design during the 2019 season and a uniform inspired by Ali's famous “Rumble in the Jungle” bout against George Foreman in 2024.

The 2026 version takes a different approach, using Ali's boxing aesthetic as the foundation rather than simply recreating one of his famous fight uniforms.

The Cardinals will debut the “For The Ville” uniforms on October 31, when Louisville hosts Stanford.

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Nebraska is embracing the darkness.

The Huskers unveiled their 2026 alternate football uniform, a bold black look inspired by the unforgettable atmosphere of a Nebraska night game inside Memorial Stadium.

Built around the theme “Our Red Burns Brighter,” the new uniform combines Nebraska’s iconic red with a black base and metallic red details designed to capture the energy, lights and traditions that make a night in Lincoln unlike anything else in college football. The uniform starts with a black base, providing a dramatic backdrop for metallic red accents throughout the set.

The metallic red details are inspired by the glow that takes over Memorial Stadium during night games, including flames, fireworks and the sea of red in the stands.

The design also draws inspiration from some of Nebraska’s newest game-day traditions, including the synchronized light shows, the fire tower flames in the end zone and the red fireworks that light up the sky above the North Stadium scoreboard.

The result is a uniform that transforms the familiar Nebraska color palette into something much darker and more aggressive.

Nebraska packed several meaningful details into the design.

At the bottom of the jersey's back panel is a custom perforated Block “N,” inspired by the drone shows that have quickly become a signature part of Husker game days heading into the fourth quarter.

Inside the collar, “A Winning Tradition” serves as a tribute to Nebraska's remarkable history under the lights. The Huskers have won more than 81 percent of their night games at Memorial Stadium, adding another layer of meaning to the phrase.

The traditional Block “N” also appears on the back collar.

The uniform is completed by a brand-new black helmet, highlighted by the debut of the iconic Huskers script in metallic red.

The back of the helmet features an “A Winning Tradition” emblem, matching the message found inside the jersey collar.

Perhaps the most unique helmet detail can be found on top. The metallic red helmet stripe features a crop row pattern, serving as a tribute to Nebraska's agricultural heritage. It's a subtle detail that connects the modern Blackout look back to the state itself.

Nebraska will debut the new alternate uniform on Halloween, when the Huskers host Washington at Memorial Stadium for the second annual Blackout game.

With an all-black base, metallic red accents, a new helmet script and details inspired by the sights and sounds of a Nebraska night game, the Huskers have created a look that is unlike anything they've worn before.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are bringing back one of their most distinctive looks in 2026.

Tampa Bay will don its Pewter Color Rush uniforms on Sunday, December 20, when the Buccaneers host the New Orleans Saints in an NFC South matchup at Raymond James Stadium. The game is scheduled for a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoffand will mark the first meeting between the two division rivals in 2026. The teams will meet again just two weeks later in the regular-season finale at Caesars Superdome.

The Buccaneers will wear a pewter jersey with matching pewter pants as part of their Color Rush uniform ensemble in 2026.

The head-to-toe look is finished with solid pewter socks, creating one of Tampa Bay's most monochromatic uniform combinations. Red and white striping runs along the sides of the pants, while red pirate ship logos on each shoulder and a red "Buccaneers" wordmark across the chest provide the primary contrast.

The Buccaneers will be permitted to wear the pewter uniforms three times during the 2026 regular season, making the December 20 matchup the first officially announced opportunity to see the full Color Rush combination.

The Pewter is back.

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The Commodores are bringing back a fan-favorite look. Following the first day of preseason practice, Vanderbilt Football unveiled new gold jerseys that will be worn during the 2026 season, giving fans their first look at the return of one of the program's most recognizable uniform combinations.

The new jerseys feature a gold base with white numbers outlined in black, paired with matching gold pants and Vanderbilt's traditional gold helmet. The look creates a true all-gold uniform combination while maintaining the clean, classic aesthetic the Commodores have leaned into under head coach Clark Lea.

Although Vanderbilt has experimented with all-black and all-white uniforms in recent seasons, gold jerseys have become a rarity in the program's modern uniform rotation. the Commodores last took the field in gold jerseys during the 2020 season, making this the first return of the look in six years.

The gold jersey also reconnects Vanderbilt with one of its most traditional football identities. Throughout much of the program's history, the Commodores regularly mixed gold jerseys into their uniform rotation before shifting primarily to black at home and white on the road. The return adds another option to a wardrobe that has expanded in recent years while still staying true to Vanderbilt's black-and-gold color palette.

What do you think of the return of Vanderbilt's gold jerseys? Let us know where they rank among the SEC's best uniform combinations.

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The Nike era has officially arrived in Columbia.

After months of anticipation, South Carolina football unveiled its new Nike football uniforms, giving Gamecock fans their first full look at the program's on-field identity for the 2026 season.

While the overall design doesn't stray dramatically from the uniforms South Carolina wore during its Under Armour era, the new Nike set introduces several noticeable updates that signal the beginning of a new chapter for the Gamecocks.

The reveal came through a cinematic hype video produced by South Carolina's creative team, showcasing two of the team's primary uniform combinations.

Fans got a look at the traditional white helmet, garnet jersey, and garnet pants combination expected to be worn at home, along with a garnet helmet, white jersey, and white pants combination for road games.

Although a full black alternate uniform wasn't shown, the video appeared to tease a glossy black helmet during its closing moments, hinting that additional uniform reveals could be on the way.

One of the most noticeable updates is found on the helmet. South Carolina has replaced the smaller Block C inside a white circle that has been featured in recent seasons with a larger standalone Block C, giving the helmet a cleaner, bolder appearance.

The center stripe has also been widened, creating a more prominent look from front to back.

While the uniform striping and jersey numbers remain very similar to previous designs, several smaller details separate the Nike version from its predecessor.

The placement of the logos on the pants has been flipped, with the Nike Swoosh now appearing on the left hip and the Block C logo positioned on the right leg.

Nike also integrated the SEC logo into the collar design, making it smaller and cleaner than the previous placement used on Under Armour uniforms.

Collectively, the updates create a more streamlined appearance while maintaining the overall look Gamecock fans have become familiar with over the past several seasons.

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East Carolina football will carry one of its greatest players onto the field all season long.

ECU announced that the Pirates will wear a special helmet decal throughout the 2026 football season in honor of former running back Chris Johnson as he courageously battles amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Johnson recently shared that he has been diagnosed with sporadic ALS. Since making his diagnosis public, the ECU legend has used his platform to raise awareness for the disease while offering hope and encouragement to others affected by ALS.

"Chris is a Pirate legend, but more importantly, he is a special member of the ECU family, and we want him to know that Pirate Nation is with him every step of the way," ECU Director of Athletics Jon Gilbert said in the school's announcement.

Head coach Blake Harrell echoed that message, emphasizing that Johnson's impact extends far beyond what he accomplished on the football field.

"Chris Johnson will forever be a Pirate, and when one of our own faces a challenge like this, we stand together as one Pirate family," Harrell said. "Every time our team takes the field this season, we will proudly carry his name and his fight with us."

The commemorative decal will be worn on every ECU helmet throughout the season alongside the team's American flag and American Athletic Conference decals.

Johnson remains one of the most accomplished players in East Carolina history. Wearing No. 5 from 2004–07, he finished his collegiate career third on the school's all-time rushing list and first in all-purpose yards, while setting 18 school records across single-game, season, and career categories.

ECU will debut the helmet decal when the Pirates open the 2026 season on Sept. 5 against Alabama.

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