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Hello r/CFB! Welcome to the 2025 Big XII Uniform Tracker in Week… 0?! Sound the alarm, THE OFFSEASON IS OVER AND COLLEGE FOOTBALL IS BACK! I am so excited to track uniforms for this exciting conference - and what better way to start than a Big 12 rivalry game in Ireland? The 2025 season begins NOW! In case you are unfamiliar with how my tracker works, I catalog every Big 12 team’s uniform combination week-to-week, and also look at the opposition’s threads. I’ve tracked the Big 12 since 2022, and you can find each season’s “Uniform Awards” post here (2022, 2023, 2024). I provide a few of my thoughts on the game, the uniforms, and a brief history of the game/rivalry and/or fun facts. This week, three Big 12 teams kick start the season as openers before Week 1. Let’s see how they fared, what they wore, and discuss how they looked as well! It is college football season once again!
I’m u/matte_purple, and let’s 3,2,1 go!
Kansas State University Wildcats vs Iowa State University Cyclones (ISU Wins, 24-21)
K-State: Silver/Purple/Silver (Link: imgur.com/a/k-state-week-0-2025-eXoXSmh )
ISU: Red/White/Red (Link: imgur.com/a/iowa-state-week-0-2025-FrOgvPo )
HERE WE GO!!! This was the 109th faceoff between the two agricultural powers, the longest rivalry series that has never been interrupted since they first played in 1917. It’s also the first time in years we had a ranked vs ranked Week 0 game! This Farmageddon - once again - had all the wackiness of those that came before it. Wet conditions, blown coverages and fumbles, and wild coaching decisions that make me quite sad as a K-State fan. For the most part both teams managed to find a rhythm after a rough first half, and both teams still have plenty to be excited about AND worried for. A great start to the Cyclone’s season, and one hell of a motivator for the K-State Wildcats. Let’s move onto the uniforms.
Do you know the last time Kansas State wore something different than their classic uniform? Last game! The ‘Cats replaced their silver for white in their 2024 bowl game win. Which means this is the first time K-State has deviated from their standard template 2 times in a row since 1989! It’s also the first time since 1971 that the Wildcats will wear a silver helmet without a tri-stripe helmet stripe. As indicated, K-State eschewed the normal helmet stripe for a Celtic knot style stripe. The helmet is also adorned with a green clover sticker and Irish flag on the rear. Granted, it’s a small change, but still remarkable for a program with a very traditional look and mindset towards uniforms. The rest of the suit is similar to the standard home look, which is a fine way to showcase the brand for a game that had more eyes on it than normal. A great look for K-State, but many of the old-timers will blame the loss on this deviation, I’m sure. The change itself contributes to a long line of minor changes for the Dublin game, including:
2024 Georgia Tech - Celtic Knot Stripe; 2023 Notre Dame & Navy - Shoulder Stripe Alterations; 2022 Northwestern - Ireland Flag “N” logo; 2016 Boston College - Celtic Knot Stripe; 2014 UCF - Shamrocks & Pot of Gold Decal; 2012 Notre Dame - Irish Flag Accessories.
Speaking of Irish flag accessories, the Iowa State Cyclones made some changes in that department. Their combination itself is relatively devoid of special Dublin influence - save for the Irish tricolor and Jack Trice symbol on the front bumper - but their accessories (towels, game balls, coach attire, etc.) are all emblazoned with green-and-orange-colored “Script Cyclones” logos. ISU may not have leaned into the Ireland flair combo-wise as much but they still looked sleek - and importantly - like the ISU cardinal I remember! This particular combo was last worn in 2023 in a loss to OU, and contrasts nicely against the cool colors of K-State’s template. ISU hadn’t worn a red helmet since Week 11 of 2024 against KU, and this glossy red helmet with the script logo on it - the first time we’ve ever seen that logo on a red shell - really looks awesome. It’s nice to see it back. The shoulder stripes design continues to be one of the more unique ones we’ve seen across CFB, and I honestly don’t have that much to complain about on this uniform. Great work to the Cyclones, who will face off against South Dakota at home in Ames next week.
University of Kansas Jayhawks vs Fresno State Bulldogs (KU Wins, 31-7)
KU: Blue/Blue/Blue (Link: imgur.com/a/kansas-week-0-2025-KPJEMmZ )
FSU: Red/White/Red (Link: imgur.com/a/fresno-state-week-0-2025-BZPOfHI )
This is the first time the Bulldogs from the West Coast have faced the Jayhawks, and it was exciting, well, for the home team. The Jayhawks lit up the field with offensive firepower, putting on quite a show in the mostly renovated David Booth Memorial Stadium. KU finished the game with 383 yds of total offense and 22 1st downs. Passes looked great, defense created some takeaways, even the punting was great. QB Jalon Daniels looked fantastic. The Jayhawks may need to work on the secondary issues, but 31-7 is pretty hard to argue against, regardless of the team. T’was a good day for the Jayhawks and KU fans!
Similar to what we will see throughout the tracker next week, Kansas tends to wear all blue in their first home game (2020, 2022, 2023, and now 2025). They bucked the trend last year, but that’s mostly because KU wasn’t playing in Lawrence. They opened their “home schedule” in Kansas City. So it’s only right that the Jayhawks put on their traditional all blue for their “Welcome back to Lawrence” game. There were no noticeable changes to last year’s suit, worn against Houston midseason 2024. Personally, I like this combo less than, say, all blue with red pants, but I understand the sentiment completely. It’s only right to represent the primary color in a hallmark, ceremonial game like this. I do like the blue facemask! Truly an all blue suit. This particular blue just works best when balanced out with more color, in my opinion. Regardless, we will see more great looks from KU through the year!
Fresno State revamped their uniforms in 2020, and the look appears to be similar to what the Bulldogs have worn throughout the years. The suits themselves were slightly pedestrian, but the collar “V” is notable. It’s also featured on the helmet logo and even the back of the helmet. It signifies the importance of the “Valley” - specifically the San Joaquin Valley - and of course “Victory.” I specifically enjoyed the return of the “all-white 4-paw” logo, which had previously been on hiatus since 2010. What’s stranger, the Bulldogs have worn script logo helmets almost exclusively since 2021. I like their script, but the 4-paw logo is very neat. I hope to see it more as the season goes. Fresno State doesn’t appear to mind their less flashy uniforms, but used the red with great tact. A good matchup!
BONUS CONTENT! My hopes, thoughts, and expectations in 2025 for each Big 12 team’s uniforms:
Arizona: More use of alternate logos and combos. In 2023, the Wildcats wore their standard blue or white threads 9 times, always wearing their white helmets with the quintessential “A” logo. Last season, they broke the mold with two alternate logos and 3 red helmets. They wore more red in their combos than they have in 8 years. While I expect the pendulum will swing back a little more into “normal” territory, I would still assume Arizona will wear two or three “non-standard” suits!
Arizona State: Sparky! Well, not just Sparky. The Sun Devils notably tweaked their Adidas uniforms from last year, showcasing their new “Arizona State” wordmark on the chest in July. But back to Sparky, the famous and well loved Arizona State logo was worn on helmets a whopping 5 times in the 2024 season. They haven’t been worn that much in quite some time. The nostalgia of Sparky, coupled with a playoff-caliber season from the Sun Devils in 2024, and their “core uniforms” on social media featuring a Sparky helmet, ensures that we will see our favorite devil more often than we do in a regular year. Additionally, I would love to see more fun alternates, like the “Gold Out” we saw in 2024.
Baylor: Combo versatility! Last year we saw a disappointing lack of gold, with only two combos sporting meaningful amounts of the color. The two most prominent suits worn in 2024 were both pretty monochrome: Green/Green/Green and White/White/White. I’d love to see just a bit more mixing and matching this year. We also know about the Chro…
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