The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers football team is set to sport a fresh look in the upcoming 2024 season with the debut of brand new uniforms. These Nike-designed uniforms, revealed recently, honor Minnesota’s iconic maroon and gold colors, and introduce a white uniform option for away games. Fans will also be pleased to know that the team will continue to utilize their alternate black uniforms during the 2024 season, providing a variety of options for game day.
A key update to the Minnesota Gophers Football Uniforms is the addition of shoulder stripes to the jerseys, bringing a classic football aesthetic to the modern design. Stripes have also been incorporated onto the sides of the pants, creating a cohesive and dynamic look from top to bottom. These design elements enhance the overall visual appeal of the uniform while paying homage to traditional football uniform styles.
The Minnesota pride is clearly displayed on each of the three jerseys with the state outline of Minnesota featured on the outside collar. Adding another layer of team identity, the Gophers’ rallying cry, “Ski-U-Mah,” is proudly displayed on the inside of the jersey collar, a detail sure to resonate with players and fans alike. The iconic Block M logo remains a central element, positioned prominently in the middle of the collar, just above the jersey numbers. For branding and official recognition, the Big Ten logo is placed on the right chest, while the signature Nike swoosh is located on the left chest and left hip of the uniforms.
In a notable color detail, the maroon jerseys will now feature gold numbers, a change from the previous design which used white numbering on the maroon jerseys. The official color palette for the new Minnesota Gophers football uniforms includes Night Maroon, University Gold, and White. Complementing the uniforms, the helmet colors for the 2024 season will be maroon, gold, and white, ensuring a coordinated and striking appearance on the field.
These Minnesota Gophers football uniforms are constructed with Nike Vapor Field Utility Special Edition (F.U.S.E.) technology. This advanced material makes the uniforms stronger, lighter, and more breathable compared to the Gophers’ previous uniforms. This technological upgrade is designed to enhance player performance and comfort throughout the game.
This uniform relaunch marks the first for the Minnesota Gophers since February 2018. Those prior uniforms were worn for six seasons, from 2018-23, establishing a recent visual identity for the team. Adding to the excitement, the new Minnesota Gophers football uniforms will be featured in the highly anticipated EA Sports College Football 25 video game, allowing fans to see and utilize the new designs in the virtual realm.
For reference, the last time Minnesota wore each jersey color is as follows: Maroon was last seen on Dec. 26, 2023, against Bowling Green; Gold on Nov. 20, 2020, versus Purdue; White on Nov. 18, 2023, at Ohio State; and Black on Oct. 28, 2023, against Michigan State. The unveiling of these new Minnesota Gophers football uniforms signals an exciting new chapter for the team as they head into the 2024 season.
