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Washington Huskies to debut new 'Honor and Support' uniforms in 2025 season

Adidas to outfit UW with new threads that honors the military
ByDylan Kane|
Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Detailed view of Washington Huskies helmet during the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Detailed view of Washington Huskies helmet during the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Last evening, Washington football unveiled new uniforms that will be worn for one game later this season on the program's social media. The alternate uniforms, designed by Adidas, are a bold twist on the traditional gold helmet, purple tops, gold pants look worn by the Huskies. A camouflage pattern throughout the uniform is symbolic of "Honor and Support" for the U.S. military -- along with all-gold numbers of a unique font, and a gold nameplate on the back of the jersey.

Additionally, a "DAWGS" word mark has been added below the Big Ten Conference logo on the front of the jersey, and the right sleeve features an American flag patch, while the right sleeve has the famous "W" logo.

The uniform will be worn by the Huskies during their November 15 home game against Purdue. It is the sixth alternate uniform designed by Adidas since the university reached a deal with the company in 2018.

A throwback uniform honoring the 1991 National Championship team was worn for its 20th anniversary in 2021. The next two seasons, Adidas created "Husky Royalty" alternates: a white version in 2022 and a purple version in 2023. Bookending those alternates were two separate attempts at a black uniform, one worn in 2020 and the other in 2024:

Demond Williams Jr. (2) wearing the 2024 version of the Adidas black alternate uniform against the UCLA Bruins
Nov 15, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Demond Williams Jr. (2) wearing the 2024 version of the Adidas black alternate uniform against the UCLA Bruins during the second half at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images | Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

It appears UW and Adidas are implementing the strategy to rotate a new alternate uniform every year, instead of keeping each one available for use at all times. This is a brilliant way to maintain Washington's traditional image while also spicing it up with creative combos that attract recruits and fans alike.

Some may have a different opinion, but each one of these alternate uniforms have been nailed to perfection, and the newest military-inspired one might be the best one yet. Adidas does have some areas to improve, such as producing more and higher-quality fan gear, but the relationship between the athletics brand and UW has been fruitful so far -- especially as Washington tries to differentiate itself from rival Oregon and Nike.

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