Best uniform combinations in Week 1 of 2025 college football season

Here is a closer look at the best uniform combinations in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

A Cincinnati Bearcats helmet lies on the turf during a spring practice at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati. | Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK

Week 0 of the college football season has come and gone. On Thursday night, fans will be delighted to see a nice lineup of games for Week 1.

There are plenty of must-see games this week, but there are also some can't miss uniforms that are taking the field.

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Here are the best uniform combinations of Week 1.

Marshall Thundering Herd

Marshall's uniform announcement for Week 1 may have been the best in all of college football. Using graphics from the popular EA Sports College Football video game franchise, the Thundering Herd revealed the perfect uniform combination to start the season.

Cincinnati Bearcats

The Cincinnati Bearcats have a monster opening game on Thursday night against the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

The game will take place in the home of the Kansas City Chiefs, Arrowhead Stadium, and the Bearcats will be rocking elite red helmets for the big game.

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NC State Wolfpack

North Carolina State will also have an elite helmet look when they take the field against East Carolina in Week 1. Never turn your back on the Wolfpack. Hopefully, you know the rest.

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Oregon Ducks

Oregon has long been the king of uniforms, and it appears things will stay that way this season. The Oakland Athletics, well, used to be Oakland, look for Week 1 is a home run.

The Oregon Ducks mascot walks the sideline during the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against the Ohio State Buckeyes. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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