Montana, Penn State Lead Week 7 with Iconic College Football Uniforms
Week 7 of the 2025 college football season highlights a popular trend: throwback uniforms. Several teams are embracing vintage styles, aiming to energize their current seasons while honoring their histories.
Montana Grizzlies Brought Back Iconic Look
The Montana Grizzlies, part of the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), are showcasing a distinctive retro uniform as they celebrate their homecoming weekend. With a current season record of 3-0, their throwback design diverges from minimalism. The colors—copper, silver, and gold—are nods to Montana’s rich mining heritage.
For the first time, the helmet features an old-school cartoon design of “Otto the slobbering bear,” adding to the nostalgic feel of the uniforms.
Penn State Revives Classic Design
Penn State, facing a challenging stretch this season, seeks to regain momentum against Northwestern. Their throwback look resembles their traditional navy blue uniforms but includes a bold white collar. The design prominently displays an image of a Nittany Lion, appealing to both nostalgia and team spirit.
Wisconsin Badgers Aim for Turnaround
In search of their first Big Ten win, the Wisconsin Badgers are also donning throwback uniforms this week. After losing their last three games, they aim to turn their fortunes around against Iowa. Their throwback features a vintage “block W” logo on the helmets, contrasting their contemporary designs.
Texas A&M’s Tribute to 1975
Texas A&M is honoring its 1975 football team with throwback uniforms at their final home game of October. These uniforms are characterized by maroon jerseys with white numbers and simple white helmets and pants. The back of the jerseys features the phrase “GIG ‘EM,” encapsulating the Aggies’ spirit.
SMU’s Bold Fashion Statement
In a modern twist, SMU is sporting all-black uniforms for their game against Stanford. Unique to SMU’s attire is the vibrant blue accents on the nameplate and helmet stripe. This color pairing creates a striking visual contrast that stands out on the field.
UCF’s Stylish Adaptation
UCF will debut gold pants along with their classic white road uniforms this week. This fresh addition complements their gold helmet logo and enhances their overall aesthetic.
Texas Tech Celebrates 100 Years
As part of their 100th anniversary, Texas Tech is merging history with contemporary flair in their uniforms against Kansas. They feature a gold “100-year” label on the neckline and a vintage “Tech” font on the chest, showcasing their storied past while looking forward.
- Montana Grizzlies: Copper, silver, and gold; Otto the bear helmet design.
- Penn State: Navy blue with a bold white collar and Nittany Lion image.
- Wisconsin Badgers: Throwback “block W” logo on helmets.
- Texas A&M: Maroon jerseys with “GIG ‘EM” on the collar.
- SMU: All-black design with blue highlights.
- UCF: Gold pants added to white uniforms.
- Texas Tech: 100-year anniversary uniform with historic elements.
As these teams embrace their pasts through iconic college football uniforms, they inspire fan pride while aiming for a turnaround in their respective seasons.
