Nike unveiled its all new Pro Combat uniform series for the 2010 season. Ten elite teams were lucky enough to have Nike designers create new, light-weight uniforms for specific games, that reflect the teams’ traditions, character and culture. The ten school are: Alabama, Boise State, Florida, Miami, Ohio State, Oregon State, Pittsburgh, TCU, Virginia Tech and West Virginia. This is the second consecutive year has created the alternative threads. The uniforms were unveiled in New York during a fashion show hosted by ESPN College Game Day Host Chris Fowler. The term PRO-COMBAT line of unis is "Born on tradition. Built for Speed." These uniforms are High-octane, and by no means NOT "your fathers uniforms". The participating schools all rank in the preseason top 25. Nike convened distinguished representatives associated with each university to deliver the uniforms’ unique stories:
TCU will wear September 4 vs Oregon State

PRESENTER: Matt Lewis, TCU: Equipment Manager for the Horned Frogs who received the game ball after last year’s 55-28 victory over Utah, when TCU debuted their ’09 Nike Pro Combat uniforms.
KEY DESIGN DETAILS: Icy lizard-skin pattern used throughout the uniform inspired by the scaly body armor of TCU’s horned frog mascot and a memorable quote from celebrated coach Leo “Dutch” Meyer.


Boise State will wear September 6 vs Virginia Tech

PRESENTER: Jerard Rabb, Boise State: Broncos wide receiver on the historic hook and ladder play that propelled Boise State to victory in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl.
KEY DESIGN DETAILS: Reflective, Game Royal Bronco head on the uniform echoes the famed blue turf of Bronco stadium.


Virginia Tech will wear September 6 vs Boise State

PRESENTER: Col. Rock Roszak, Virginia Tech: Alum of Virginia Tech and the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Roszak received numerous decorations during 27 years of active duty service in the U.S. Air Force.
KEY DESIGN DETAILS: All-black uniform references the cadet gray-and-black regalia worn by Virginia Tech’s original football team and honors the school’s current Corps of Cadets.


Florida will wear October 30 vs Georgia

PRESENTER: Errict Rhett, Florida: Led Florida in rushing yards all four seasons of his college career and played seven seasons in the NFL.
KEY DESIGN DETAILS: Alligator-skin motif used in the jersey numbers, pant, gloves and footwear inspired by menacing Gator mascot.


Alabama will wear November 13 vs Mississippi State

PRESENTER: Marty Lyons, Alabama: Crimson Tide All-America defensive tackle who played for Paul “Bear” Bryant’s 1978 National Champion team and went on to an 11-year career with the New York Jets.
KEY DESIGN DETAILS: Hounds tooth check pattern incorporated into the uniform in tribute to legendary coach Paul “Bear” Bryant.


Miami will wear November 20 vs Virginia Tech

PRESENTER: Michael Irvin, Miami: NFL Hall of Famer and three-time Super Bowl champion who led the Hurricanes to a National Championship in 1987.
KEY DESIGN DETAILS: Tonal Fir palm-frond print emblematic of South Florida incorporated into the jersey numbers, pant and footwear.


Pittsburgh will wear November 26 vs West Virginia

PRESENTER: Ruben Brown, Pittsburgh: A mainstay on Pitt’s offensive line for four years, Brown played for the Buffalo Bills and Chicago Bears, starting in 181 games.
KEY DESIGN DETAILS: Notched Team Gold jersey numbers and stencil stripe on the helmet evoke steel I-beams in reference to Pittsburgh’s steel industry.


West Virginia will wear November 26 vs Pittsburgh

PRESENTER: Bob Huggins, West Virginia University: Mountaineer alum and current head basketball coach, Huggins has one of the highest winning percentages in Division I basketball.
KEY DESIGN DETAILS: A headlamp-like line running front-to-back on the helmet and smudged Black pattern on the uniform pay respect to the region’s coal mining industry.


The Ohio State University will wear November 27 vs Michigan

PRESENTER: Charles Csuri, Ohio State: Decorated WWII veteran and the father of digital art and animation, Csuri first made history as part of the 1942 Buckeyes National Championship team.
KEY DESIGN DETAILS: Stylized script numbers, a replica U.S. flag on the jersey sleeve and the camouflage-print base layer honor the WWII-bound Buckeyes, National Champions of 1942.


Oregon State will wear December 4 vs Oregon

PRESENTER: Steve Preece, Oregon State: A key member of Oregon State’s 1967 team known as the “Giant Killers,” Preece went on to a successful career as defensive back with the Los Angeles Rams.
KEY DESIGN DETAILS: Retro design revives a look worn by the victorious 1967 “Giant Killers.”



The uniforms were designed from the inside out, beginning with the padded base layer. The Nike Pro Combat base layer allows for specific pad placement to suit every position, providing a highly customized solution. The base layer also delivers critical protection and greater mobility than traditional pads for unencumbered speed.