The new uniforms for the Ohio State-Michigan game were unveiled Wednesday -- and the design honors the WII-bound Buckeyes, National Champions of 1942.
Nike unveiled the new uniforms for ten college programs: Ohio State, Alabama, Boise State, Florida, Miami, Oregon State, Pittsburgh, TCU, Virginia Tech and West Virginia.
The OSU uniform details include stylized script numbers, a replica U.S. flag on the jersey sleeve and the camouflage-print base layer.
The Buckeyes will wear the uniforms against Michigan on Nov. 27.
Charles Csuri, a decorated WWII veteran and the father of digital art and animation, made the announcement for Ohio State. Csuri first made history as part of the 1942 Buckeyes National Championship team.
Key design details from the other uniforms include:
- Alabama: Houndstooth check pattern incorporated into the uniform in tribute to legendary coach Paul “Bear” Bryant.
- Boise State: Reflective, Game Royal Bronco head on the uniform echoes the famed blue turf of Bronco stadium.
- Florida: Alligator-skin motif used in the jersey numbers, pant, gloves and footwear inspired by menacing Gator mascot.
- Miami: Tonal Fir palm-frond print emblematic of South Florida incorporated into the jersey numbers, pant and footwear.
- Oregon State: Retro design revives a look worn by the victorious 1967 “Giant Killers.”
- Pittsburgh: Notched Team Gold jersey numbers and stencil stripe on the helmet evoke steel I-beams in reference to Pittsburgh’s steel industry.
- TCU: Icy lizard-skin pattern used throughout the uniform inspired by the scaly body armor of TCU’s horned frog mascot and a memorable quote from celebrated coach Leo “Dutch” Meyer.
- Virginia Tech: All-black uniform references the cadet gray-and-black regalia worn by Virginia Tech’s original football team and honors the school’s current Corps of Cadets.
- West Virginia: A headlamp-like line running front-to-back on the helmet and smudged Black pattern on the uniform pay respect to the region’s coal mining industry.
The other teams plan to wear the uniforms for the games listed below and any other games they may determine at a later date: the University of Alabama (Nov. 13), Boise State University (Sept. 6), University of Florida (Oct. 30), University of Miami (Nov. 20), Oregon State University (Dec. 4), University of Pittsburgh (Nov. 26), TCU (Sept. 4), Virginia Tech (Sept. 6) and West Virginia University (Nov. 26).
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