The first wave of college football uniform changes is upon us and several programs will don new jersey designs for the 2024 season. At least three schools have released new uniform sets, with more helmets and concepts coming soon.
In general, uniforms are sticking to a clean design. The era of wild and wacky jerseys appears to be over after the 2010s. That said, there is more detailing and even traditional throwback components than the last iteration of minimalism. Several programs are adding small striping to their shoulders to break up monotony, but still feature a base canvas.
Auburn (Nike) and Texas Tech (Adidas) inked deals with new apparel companies in July, which mandates a redesign. All the new looks should be out in time for media days in July. But for now, here are a few of the new looks to keep an eye on in 2024.
Baylor
The Bears made minor tweaks to their existing set. Primarily, the school added subtle strips on the shoulders. Previously, Baylor’s jerseys were a block of color, but the stripe especially breaks up what were previously garish yellow jerseys. The stripe also makes the jerseys just a little more flexible to mix and match.
However, the headliner came on Thursday with the release of “anthracite” black jerseys. The black threads are a nod to highly popular jerseys worn during back-to-back Big 12 championships in 2013-14, and feature small bear paws on the shoulder, similar to ones on the old threads. Players from the two title teams will be honored during the 2024 season for the 10-year anniversary.
Virginia Tech
The Hokies have not officially released new uniforms as yet, but a few details are confirmed. Most notably, VT is removing the stripes on the shoulders and bringing back a cleaner design…
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Author : Shehan Jeyarajah
Publish date : 2024-06-02 14:14:56
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