As the college football season heads into the final stretch, teams are pulling out all the stops with their on-field style. And in Week 12, no one made a bigger statement than the USC Trojans with their 1972 throwback uniforms.
Trojans Turn Back Time
For their homecoming game against Nebraska, USC decided to pay homage to their 1972 national championship team with a special alternate uniform. The retro threads feature a few key differences from the Trojans’ current look, most notably the three shoulder stripes in place of the jersey numbers.
Checks next to stripes 🔥✌️
– USC Football via Twitter
The shoulder stripe design was a staple of USC uniforms until 2002 when they shifted to a more modern style. Bringing it back, even just for one game, is a powerful nod to the program’s rich history and tradition.
More Week 12 Uniform Highlights
While USC stole the show, they weren’t the only team with notable fashion choices this week:
- Oregon, currently projected for a CFP bye, continues to impress by mixing their “Fly Era” jerseys with “Warp Speed” pants in a futuristic white and neon yellow combo.
- Boise State, riding a seven-game win streak, goes with a white jersey and orange pants pairing featuring a throwback helmet design.
- Georgia State hopes to snap a six-game skid in slick all-black uniforms emblazoned with “ATLANTA” on the chest.
- North Carolina keeps it classic for their rivalry game vs Wake Forest with an all-Carolina blue look.
- Utah aims to stay hot against Colorado in an icy white-on-white uniform with red trim.
Best Dressed for Bowl Season?
As teams jockey for playoff positions and bowl invitations, expect the uniform game to stay strong in the coming weeks. According to sources, several high-profile programs have special designs ready to unveil for rivalry games and postseason play.
While football is ultimately decided on the field, looking good never hurts. And based on the variety and creativity we’ve seen all year, the sartorial competition will be just as fierce as the battle for the national title.
With USC setting the throwback standard, who will deliver the next must-see uniform? Keep your eyes peeled as the season builds to what’s sure to be a fashionable finale.
