Indiana Football To Wear Black Uniforms Against Akron
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana football revealed new uniforms Monday night on social media.
The Hoosiers will wear black jerseys, black pants, black gloves and crimson helmets with a block "I" on Saturday against Akron. The team called these the Adidas "Ghost" uniforms.
Along with the above video, Indiana posted various pictures of the new uniforms. The black jerseys feature crimson numbers, and the black pants have a crimson stripe down the side.
Here's a closer look.
The jersey features the same "Hoosiers" font used in previous Indiana uniforms, along with Big Ten and Adidas logos.
Indiana Athletics
Indiana will wear black pants with the IU trident and a crimson stripe down the side.
Indiana Athletics
When held up together, players' gloves reveal the classic script Indiana logo.
Indiana Athletics
After wearing crimson helmets with the IU trident in the first three games, Saturday's helmets feature the block "I" instead.
Indiana Athletics
Kickoff between Indiana and Akron is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. Coach Tom Allen and the Hoosiers enter the game with a 1-2 record, including a 23-3 loss to Ohio State, a 41-7 win over Indiana State and a 21-14 loss to Louisville.
Related stories on Indiana football
- FREEMAN'S ONSIDE KICK: It's a play that will largely go forgotten because it occurred in a loss, but Chris Freeman's onside kick and Louis Moore's recovery against Louisville was perfectly executed and ignited an Indiana comeback Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium. Here's what went into the preparation, execution and what followed. CLICK HERE
- JACK'S TAKE ON IU-LOUISVILLE: Indiana had an incredible second half against Louisville, and almost won the game thanks to a great game from quarterback Tayven Jackson, but were doomed by a slow start and a terrible play call on fourth-and-goal. CLICK HERE
- GAME STORY, IU LOSES 21-14: Indiana's furious second half comeback fell short on Saturday, as the Hoosiers couldn't fully overcome a 21-0 halftime deficit against the Louisville Cardinals. CLICK HERE
- WHAT TOM ALLEN SAID: The Indiana Hoosiers dropped to 1-2 on Saturday following a 21-14 loss to Louisville inside Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. After the game, coach Tom Allen spoke to media about the defeat. CLICK HERE
- WHAT TAYVEN JACKSON SAID: The Indiana quarterback spoke to media after his first game as the full-time starter, which ended in a 21-14 loss to Louisville for the Hoosiers. CLICK HERE
