You just knew these were coming.
As you may or may not know, this year marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of the sport of college football. The first game ever played was between Rutgers and Princeton (then the College of New Jersey) in New Brunswick, NJ, in 1869.
Friday, ahead of the start of that 150th season, Rutgers and adidas unveiled what they are calling the Scarlet Knights’ strategy uniforms to honor the birthplace of college football. The uniforms will first be worn for the Oct. 19 home game against Minnesota.
From the school’s release on the details of the new duds:
- The jersey’s colorway features a rich, “Victory Red” base and brown pants, showcasing an authentic look that pays homage to the 1869 era.
- Rutgers original “R” logo is sewn into the upper center of the jersey.
- The uniforms will be supported by black gloves with a throwback “R” logo on the palm.
- The head-to-toe look is completed with black cleats that feature 1869-inspired lace jewels.
- For the first time in Rutgers’ history, long sleeves are added to the jersey.
- “1869” is tonally knit into the sleeve as a surprise detail for the players.
- Fabric features a ribbed-knit throughout for added durability.
- A “150” patch is embroidered onto the chest to celebrate the anniversary.
Where college football was born. Embracing our roots in these long sleeve uniforms from @adidasFballUS. #𝙏𝙝𝙚𝘽𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 x #AdidasFootball pic.twitter.com/7071OrwWXN
— Rutgers Football (@RFootball) August 29, 2019
Details 🔎#𝙏𝙝𝙚𝘽𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 x #AdidasFootball pic.twitter.com/yEjfuOmshi
— Rutgers Football (@RFootball) August 29, 2019
