Under Armour rules the uniform world this week as a pair of its schools, Notre Dame and Maryland, debut new uniforms Saturday. Elsewhere, you'll see a special helmet at Marshall and plenty of military tributes.
Notre Dame's annual Shamrock Series game, in which the Irish play a "home" game away from home, returns to San Antonio where the Irish will face Army at the Alamodome. The game always coincides with a special alternate uniform, and this time Notre Dame will wear an olive/military green combination. The look is inspired by the second word of the motto engraved on the campus' Basilica of Sacred Heart: "God, Country, Notre Dame."
The Basilica is depicted on a hand-painted helmet, the sleeve of the jersey and the undershirt.
A CLOSER LOOK: The Helmet
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) July 22, 2016
The #ShamrockSeries helmet is hand-painted illustration of motif above Basilica doorway. pic.twitter.com/BRTmbol9nP
You've seen the #ShamrockSeries uniform - now take a closer look at the details. pic.twitter.com/9CNsD9M5wm
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) July 22, 2016
There are plays that we remember and there are people that we should never forget. #ShamrockSeries #ProtectThisHouse pic.twitter.com/qulSd4ffBx
— Under Armour FTBL (@UAFootball) November 8, 2016
Maryland has shown "white ops" and "black ops" jerseys in the past. On Saturday, the Terrapins host Ohio State (3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN) in a "red ops" look for the first time. It's basically exactly what it sounds like, red from head to toe, similar to the NFL's "color rush" experiment.
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— Maryland Terrapins (@umterps) November 7, 2016
RED ALERT we have #RedOps!
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See them Saturday! #ProtectThisHouse #IWILL #TeamUA pic.twitter.com/43o8ALGdlI
A closer look at the #RedOps helmets for Saturday! #FearTheTurtle pic.twitter.com/1gLhcw0XdB
— Marty Summa Jr (@MartyMcFly34) November 9, 2016
It's been 45 years since the "Young Thundering Herd" took the field at Marshall in the season that followed a plane crash that claimed the lives of 75 people, including players and coaches. Marshall will wear a helmet that honors both teams Saturday against Middle Tennessee. The logo on the side is the same one the Herd wore in 1971, while the "75" decal on the back was inspired by the victims of the crash.
1 of my favorite projects I've worked on EVER. Honoring both the 1970 & 1971, on the 45th Anniversary. So much meaning behind it #Honored pic.twitter.com/lUAZU1m0Gj
— Marshall Equipment (@HerdEquipment) November 6, 2016
UCLA went all-in on the Veterans Day theme with military-esque font, a stars-and-stripes face mask and an undershirt patterned after the American flag.
Bruins to honor the military this Saturday at the Rose Bowl. https://t.co/320XyAsACj #GoBruins pic.twitter.com/ZO5XzWwu0X
— UCLA Football (@UCLAFootball) November 7, 2016
A closer look at our helmet for Saturday's game #GoBruins pic.twitter.com/NBLgeEC2Fq
— UCLA FOOTBALL EQUIP (@UCLAFOOTBALL_EQ) November 8, 2016
UCF will show several different helmets when it hosts Cincinnati (noon ET, ESPNU), including lids that display logos from the five branches of the military. Players were given their choice of helmet.
Our guys will be honoring the Armed Forces for Saturday's noon showdown with Cincy.
— UCF Football (@UCF_Football) November 10, 2016
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Similarly, each of Washington's players will wear the name of a different veteran associated with the University of Washington. The No. 4 Huskies will also wear American flag-themed helmets when they host No. 20 USC.
UW will activate a unique display of state and national pride in Saturday's game against USC. #PurpleReign
— UW Football (@UW_Football) November 9, 2016
Gallery: https://t.co/X9CaUMfMW4 pic.twitter.com/2N2yG7v2sn
Louisville will wear an almost identical look to the one we saw from Mississippi State last week (both Adidas schools). The Cardinals will pair it with a POW/MIA decal on the back of the helmet when they host Wake Forest (7 p.m. ET, ESPN2).
New uniforms to honor POW/MIA soldiers & all veterans who served our great nation @ our Military Appreciation Game- https://t.co/Gm0tPxGccn pic.twitter.com/tfr8CAiEyL
— LouisvilleFootball (@UofLFootball) November 1, 2016
As a part of our Military Appreciation Game tribute, @UofLFootball will wear a special helmet decal to honor POW and MIA service members. pic.twitter.com/aLjw7lsxU0
— LouisvilleFootball (@UofLFootball) November 8, 2016
We'll see other military appreciation unis on Saturday from Syracuse, Troy and Arkansas State.
REVEAL
— Syracuse Football (@CuseFootball) November 9, 2016
π₯uniform combo, including special camo helmet decal for Military Appreciation Day vs. NC State. @Uniformswag #SaluteToService pic.twitter.com/BerLpZjq2p
A closer look at the Stars & Stripes helmet for Saturday #RTW #OneTROY #PackTheVet pic.twitter.com/5HKzkgcltO
— βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ (@TroyTrojansFB) November 9, 2016
Uniform combination for the last home game of the year #HeroesDay #beatNMSU #SeniorDay pic.twitter.com/YWOeaWyIm2
— A-State Football (@RedWolvesFBall) November 10, 2016