Nike Pro Combat

Nike Pro Combat is a new clothing line recently launched by Nike in conjunction with 10 NCAA Football programs. Each uniform displays unique characteristics of a particular school, and their past, present, and vision for the future. Other Nike Pro Combat clothing is available for athletes.

About Nike Pro Combat

Nike Pro Combat is a new series that was recently launched by Nike. The brand is football-specific uniforms for players to help make them stronger, faster, and more powerful than ever before. To help with the launch of the new clothing line, Nike has teamed up with 10 leading NCAA Football programs, designing special Nike Pro Combat Uniforms for each school.

The uniforms will provide lightweight innovation and flexible protection and will be rendered in vivid color palettes. These uniforms will also be rich in culture and historic motifs specific to each individual programs history. Kris Aman, Global VP and GM of Nike Athletic Training says, They're more than uniforms, they're expressions of pride.

In order to create these uniforms, Nike designers studied each team's past, present, and vision for the future. Designers were encouraged to immerse themselves in the culture and community that makes up each school with the mindset of capturing the soul and spirit of each University.

Nike Pro Combat clothing is designed with protection and performance in mind for the everyday athlete up to the most elite athlete. Uniforms and clothing are both visually appealing with added functionality.

Key design details from the uniforms include:

Alabama: Houndstooth check pattern incorporated into the uniform in tribute to legendary coach Paul Bear Bryant.

Boise State: Reflective, Game Royal Bronco head on the uniform echoes the famed blue turf of Bronco stadium.

Florida: Alligator-skin motif used in the jersey numbers, pant, gloves and footwear inspired by menacing Gator mascot.

Miami: Tonal Fir palm-frond print emblematic of South Florida incorporated into the jersey numbers, pant and footwear.

Ohio State: Stylized script numbers, a replica U.S. flag on the jersey sleeve and the camouflage-print base layer honor the WWII-bound Buckeyes, National Champions of 1942.

Oregon State: Retro design revives a look worn by the victorious 1967 Giant Killers.

Pittsburgh: Notched Team Gold jersey numbers and stencil stripe on the helmet evoke steel I-beams in reference to Pittsburgh’s steel industry.

TCU: Icy lizard-skin pattern used throughout the uniform inspired by the scaly body armor of TCU’s horned frog mascot and a memorable quote from celebrated coach Leo Dutch Meyer.

Virginia Tech: All-black uniform references the cadet gray-and-black regalia worn by Virginia Tech’s original football team and honors the school’s current Corps of Cadets.

West Virginia: A headlamp-like line running front-to-back on the helmet and smudged Black pattern on the uniform pay respect to the region’s coal mining industry.

Keep in mind that these uniforms are special edition. Nike, with help from each school, has decided when each team will wear the uniforms. Below is a listing of when each team will wear their Nike Pro Combat Uniform. Teams may decide, in conjunction with Nike, to wear the uniforms at a later date.

TCU vs Oregon State (Sept. 4)
#6 TCU defeated #24 Oregon St. 30-21 on September 6, 2010. Andy Dalton bests OSU to become winningest QB is TCU history.

Virginia Tech vs Boise State University (Sept. 6)
#3 Boise State defeated #10 Virginia Tech 33-30. Boise State blew a 17-point lead before scoring with just 1 minute remaining to get the victory! Both schools wore their Nike Pro Combat uniforms.

Boise State University vs Virgina Tech (Sept. 6)
#3 Boise State defeated #10 Virginia Tech 33-30. Boise State blew a 17-point lead before scoring with just 1 minute remaining to get the victory! Both schools wore their Nike Pro Combat uniforms.

University of Florida vs Georgia (Oct. 30)

The University of Alabama vs Mississippi State (Nov. 13)

University of Miami vs Virginia Tech (Nov. 20)

University of Pittsburgh vs West Virginia University (Nov. 26)

West Virginia University vs University of Pittsburgh (Nov. 26)

The Ohio State University vs Michigan (Nov. 27)

Oregon State University vs Oregon (Dec. 4)