The Houston area continues to heal after devastating flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey. The impact of the storm isn't lost on the college football world heading into Week 1 of the season, with some teams choosing to wear helmet decals to show support for those affected.
The Ohio State Buckeyes and Indiana Hoosiers will both wear "Houston Strong" decals when they face each other Thursday night in Bloomington, Indiana. Ohio State announced Wednesday that its coaches and players are donating $10,000 to the American Red Cross for its Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.
Both the Ohio State and the Indiana University football teams will be wearing helmet decals Thursday to support relief efforts. pic.twitter.com/ERh5L4oLzh
— Jerry Emig (@BuckeyeNotes) August 30, 2017
The Florida Gators, Mississippi State Bulldogs, Texas A&M Aggies and Utah Utes are also sporting helmet decals to raise awareness for the victims of the storm.
Florida will wear a helmet decal that features a teardrop with the Texas state flag inside it on Saturday.
— Gators Football (@GatorsFB) August 31, 2017
📰: https://t.co/0wrDhYpqeC pic.twitter.com/0OJs23FBjI
Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by #HurricaneHarvey. We will wear this helmet decal in their honor for Saturday's game. pic.twitter.com/8pLRH75Mrh
— MSU Football 🏈 (@HailStateFB) August 30, 2017
#ICYMI - @AggieFootball will wear this helmet decal on Sunday to bring awareness to the thousands of families impacted by #HurricaneHarvey. pic.twitter.com/A9OMClMwy6
— SEC (@SEC) August 30, 2017
#HoustonStrong @Raelon_S pic.twitter.com/MSYcjxRSCy
— UtesEquipment (@UtesEquipment) August 31, 2017
College football has your back, Houston.
-- Alex Tekip