Uniform reveals always generate buzz, and Bowling Green State University has amplified that excitement by unveiling a completely revamped primary uniform set for the 2024 football season. Becoming the first Mid-American Conference (MAC) school to undertake a primary uniform overhaul for 2024, Bowling Green presented a distinctly different aesthetic on Tuesday.
The central theme of this Bowling Green Football Uniforms reveal is “Tradition is back,” signaling a clear homage to the Falcons’ looks from the 1980s and 1990s. This marks a significant departure from the uniform designs that characterized the program throughout much of the 2010s and 2020s.
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The uniform reveal showcased a trio of jerseys – orange, white, and brown – representing the core colors of Bowling Green football uniforms. While the presentation focused on the jerseys, the pants were not included in the initial photographs, leaving some details to be anticipated.
The new Bowling Green football uniforms for the upcoming 2024 season feature a classic, block number font, devoid of any outline. This design choice subtly echoes the number style adopted by the Cleveland Browns prior to the 2020 NFL season, adding a touch of modern familiarity to the retro aesthetic. Each jersey is further distinguished by a shoulder striping pattern incorporating brown, orange, and white – a notable change from the two diagonal stripes that defined the jerseys from 2019 to 2023. This return to a more traditional striping pattern reinforces the “Tradition is back” mantra.
While the uniform reveal consistently paired a white helmet with all three jersey variations, Bowling Green has confirmed that the iconic orange helmet will remain part of the uniform rotation. The helmet design itself remains largely unchanged, prominently featuring the interlocking BG falcon logo, a design that has been a fixture on the helmet shell since 2011. Based on the viewing angles provided during the uniform unveiling, the presence of a striping pattern on the 2024 helmets remains unconfirmed. However, historical precedent suggests no change in this aspect. According to The Helmet Project, Bowling Green has maintained a helmet stripe in some form since 1960, suggesting this tradition will continue.
To provide a visual comparison, here’s a look back at Bowling Green’s previous uniform iterations from 2019-23. This earlier set included two primary helmets (white and orange), three jersey colors (brown, white, and orange), and a trio of pants options (orange, white, and brown), offering a wide range of combinations.
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Fans eager to see the Bowling Green football uniforms in action won’t have to wait long. The team is set to debut these new uniforms at home on Thursday, August 29, against Fordham (FCS). The following week, the crisp white jersey is anticipated to make its inaugural road appearance when the Falcons travel to face Penn State at Happy Valley. This return to a classic aesthetic marks an exciting new chapter for Bowling Green football.
