The Colorado Buffaloes have unveiled a new set of uniforms for the 2024 season, featuring a gold-white-gold combo. The fashion icon coach Deion Sanders had a hand in the design process, drawing inspiration from his own Nike Air Diamond Turfs. The Buffs debuted the new uniforms in their season opener against North Dakota State, sporting a black and gold look. Against the Nebraska Cornhuskers, they opted for a more classic look with white tops featuring the Flatirons on the shoulders.
Sanders emphasized the importance of looking good to play good, and expressed his satisfaction with the new Nike-designed uniforms. The Buffaloes have not had a full set of new uniforms since 2015, and their previous looks included various combinations of black, silver, gold, and white. An iconic moment for the team was the 2016 “Rise” season, characterized by their distinctive jerseys.
Colorado’s relationship with Nike has been long-standing, with the school serving as a test school for the company. The refresh of the football brand in 2016 paid tribute to CU’s rich history. The matchup against Nebraska, a former Big 12 rival and now in the Big Ten, evokes nostalgia for fans as the rivalry has persisted even after the teams switched conferences. The showdown on Saturday may be a final meeting between Sanders and Matt Rhule, representing the end of an era.
As the season progresses, fans can expect different combinations of uniforms, including possibly multiple helmets and alternates. The classic gold-black-gold look may make an appearance at Folsom Field, adding to the variety of styles that the Buffaloes have showcased in recent years.
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