Many people agree that college football is more than a game. It’s pageantry, it’s tradition, it’s everything for thousands of Americans. But when I think of college football, one of the first things that comes to mind is the swagger aspect — or, in Gen Z slang — “the drip.”
Someone once said, “look good, feel good, play good,” and that’s exactly what brands like Nike, Adidas and Under Armour have done this past season. Collectively, they’ve put together hundreds of different uniform combinations, painting the screens of viewers like Picasso every Saturday.
So this week, Lato’s Lens is taking a different route. Instead of being stats-centric, here are some of my favorite uniform combinations from the 2025 college football season (in no specific order, of course).
Ole Miss: Home Powder Blue-on-White with Blue Helmets
You can never go wrong with powder blue. We’ve seen it with the Philadelphia Phillies in their iconic jerseys dating back to 1972 — you just cannot quite go wrong with powder blue. Combine Nike powder blue jerseys, white pants, powder blue helmets and the script “Ole Miss” decal, and you have a look that’s almost too sharp and clean.
Oregon: Eggshell
Due to the school’s proximity to Nike’s headquarters in Eugene, Ore., the University of Oregon football team churns out a different uniform combination every week.
One of their best, in my opinion, came in their Week Five matchup against Penn State, where they went on the road and took down the No. 3 Nittany Lions in overtime. The Ducks marched onto the field in grey jerseys covered with black speckles to replicate a duck eggshell. They were complemented by matte‑black helmets with silver wing decals and black pants, creating the ultimate alternate uniform combination for a highly anticipated matchup.
Indiana: Home Crimson-on-White
It didn’t dawn on me that the Indiana Hoosiers had good-looking uniforms until their national championship matchup against Miami.
Though I’m not a huge fan of Adidas uniforms, their home crimson jerseys combined with white pants created a very clean silhouette. I also liked their matte‑crimson helmets with two white stripes running down the middle, adding to the simple yet effective aesthetic.
LSU: Home White-on-Yellow
The LSU Tigers are a unique team. Instead of wearing a traditional home color for their games, they opt to wear only their classic white jerseys, yellow helmets and yellow pants for SEC home matchups in Death Valley. Not only is this another very simple silhouette, but it also makes it instantly recognizable to viewers: if you see their yellow helmets and white jerseys flying around on TV, you know LSU is playing on an SEC Saturday.
Florida: Home Blue-on-Orange
Though artists might not think it’s true, blue and orange complement each other incredibly well on a college football field — especially for the Florida Gators. Manufactured by Jordan, their home royal blue jerseys are among the best in college football. The team normally flips between blue, orange, and white pants, but I think their orange pants with a blue‑white‑blue triple stripe running down the side look the sharpest. Not to mention, the script ‘Gators’ decal on their helmets ties the vibrant look together.
Notre Dame: Home Navy Blue-on-Gold
Notre Dame is another example of a symbolic team wearing symbolic uniforms. Their gold helmets are unique, staying the same for each of their games with no decal whatsoever. Additionally, their Under Armour jerseys and pants mark the epitome of consistency, looking especially flashy when they wear their navy blues with golden pants in South Bend.
Army: 2025 Army-Navy Game Uniforms
The battle between the United States Military Academy and Naval Academy is one of, if not the, most historical football games in America. The matchup commemorates a tradition of service and rivalry, combining for over a century of tradition.
Each academy wears a different uniform for the game every year, each with special significance. This year, the Army commemorated its 250th anniversary with an all‑white uniform combination with silver helmets. The backs of their jerseys read “United States Army” in a constitution‑like font, with purple lining the outside of their numbers, signifying the sacrifice made by soldiers who have earned a Purple Heart. Not only do these uniforms carry much honor and significance, but they also look fantastic.
Nebraska: Black-on-Black
Nobody looked better on Nov. 1 than the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Normally wearing their traditional red jerseys with white pants at home, they decided to change things up by wearing black jerseys, black pants and white helmets in their Big Ten matchup against USC. Their jerseys and pants were lined with white stripes on the shoulders and pants, finishing the alternate uniform look.