Oregon players, in their Rose Bowl helmets, are ready for battle on Jan. 2.

Michigan QB Denard Robinson warms up before the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 3.

Oregon cornerback Dior Mathis warms up before the Rose Bowl on Jan. 2. in Pasadena, Calif.

Oregon linebacker Derrick Malone (22) runs onto the field before the start of the Rose Bowl on Jan. 2.

Wisconsin's Jared Abbrederis pulls in a 38-yard touchdown pass as Oregon's Ifo Ekpre-Olomuin defendis n the first quarter of the Rose Bowl on Jan. 2.

Running back Kenjon Barner of Oregon reacts after scoring on a 54-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter against Wisconsin on Jan. 2.

Oregon receiverr Lavasier Tuinei (80) and Rahsaan Vaughn celebrate a first down against the Badgers during the Rose Bowl on Jan. 2.

Wisconsin defensive end James Adeyanju (99) runs onto the field before the start of the Rose Bowl on Jan. 2.

Oregon teammates, wearing their slickest uniforms yet, huddle up before the start of the Rose Bowl vs. Wisconsin on Jan. 2.

Oregon cornerback Dior Mathis (3) is ready for the Badgers on Jan. 2.

Virginia quarterback Michael Rocco runs away from Auburn linebacker Eltoro Freeman during the second quarter of the Chick-fil-A Bowl on Dec. 31 in Atlanta.

BYU offensive linesman Matt Reynolds looks for someone to block during the Armed Forces Bowl vs. Tulsa on Dec. 30.

Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III is green with envy as he warms up against prior to kickoff of the Alamo Bowl vs. Washington on Dec. 29.

Air Force quarterback Tim Jefferson (left) is congratulated by running back Asher Clark after Jefferson scored a first-quarter touchdown against Toledo during the Military Bowl at RFK Stadium in Washington on Dec. 28.

 Toledo receiver Eric Page returns a kick off during the first quarter of the Military Bowl against Air Force on Dec. 28.

TCU quarterback Casey Pachall (4) and defensive end Stansly Maponga (90) are pretty in purple before the start of the Poinsettia Bowl on Dec. 21.
 

Louisiana-Lafayette quarterback Blaine Gautier (17) makes a throw during the New Orleans Bowl against San Diego at the New Orleans Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Dec. 17.

Navy fullback Maika Polamalu takes a moment before the Army game on Dec. 10.

Army quarterback Trent Steelman (8) runs for a touchdown in the first half against Navy in Landover, Md. on Dec. 10.

TCU cornerback Greg McCoy (7) scores a second-quarter touchdown against UNLV at Amon G. Carter Stadium on Dec. 3.

Oregon running back LaMichael James (21) is green with envy during the Pac-12 championship game against UCLA at Autzen Stadium on Dec. 2.

Southern Miss quarterback Austin Davis (12) looks to throw against Houston  during the second quarter of the Conference USA championship game in Houston on Dec. 3.

South Florida running back Darrell Scott shows off the Bulls' snappy look in the first quarter of their game Dec. 1 against West Virginia at Raymond James Stadium.

Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck (12) looks to throw during the first quarter against Notre Dame at Stanford Stadium on Nov. 26.

UCLA running back Johnathan Franklin is brought down by USC defenders during the first half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Nov. 26.

Oregon running back LaMichael James gains yardage against Oregon State in Eugene, Ore. on Nov. 26.
 

Maryland wide receiver Kevin Dorsey (12) makes his way downfield against the North Carolina during the first half at Carter-Finley Stadium on Nov. 26.

Kentucky running back Raymond Sanders (4) is tackled by Tennessee  defensive lineman Marlon Walls (58) at Commonwealth Stadium on Nov. 26.

Arizona State linebacker (7) Vontaze Burfict looks on as Cal defeats the Sun Devils 47-38 on Nov. 25.

Oregon tight end Colt Lyerla finds open field against Southern California during the first half at Autzen Stadium on Nov. 19.

Maryland quarterback C.J. Brown (16) looks to pass during the first quarter against Wake Forest on Nov. 19.

Texas Tech receiver Bradley Marquez (4) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Missouri teammates Darrin Moore (14) and tight end Jace Amaro on Nov. 19.

Notre Dame looks golden in its new helmet design prior to a game against Maryland at FedEx Field on Nov. 12.

Oregon quarterback Darron Thomas (5) passes during the second quarter against  Stanford on Nov. 12.

Tulsa's Cory Dorris sacks Marshall quarterback Rakeem Cato during the second half on Nov. 12 in Tulsa, Okla. Tulsa won 59-17.

Boise State running back D.J. Harper (7) takes off for a first down during the first half of their game against TCU at Bronco Stadium on Nov. 12.

Maryland quarterback Danny O'Brien warms up prior to a game against Notre Dame on Nov. 12.

Rutgers receiver Brandon Coleman (17) loses a pass off his hands and almost into the hands of an Army defender at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 12.

Isaiah Anderson of Oklahoma State makes a touchdown grab against D.J. Johnson of Texas Tech on Nov. 12 in Lubbock, Texas.

Oregon QB Darron Thomas rolls out with the Ducks' latest, and maybe greatest, uniform and helmet design of the season on Nov. 5.
 

Oklahoma State offensive linesman Levy Adcock is all business vs. Kansas State on Nov. 5.

Arizona State running back Cameron Marshall carries the ball against UCLA on Nov. 5.

Maryland quarterback Danny O'Brien throws to a receiver in the first half against Virginia on Nov. 5.

With a red, white and blue Tigerhawk on his helmet for Veteran's Day, Iowa quarterback James Vandenberg warms up on Nov. 5.

Colorado quarterback Tyler Hansen (9) drops back to pass in the second quarter against Southern California on Nov. 4.
 

Maryland defensive back Anthony Green (16) tries to stay warm vs. Boston College on Oct. 29

Oregon receiver Lavasier Tuinei (80) catches a touchdown pass against Washington State during the second quarter at Autzen Stadium on Oct. 29.

Ohio State running back Dan Herron (1) turns upfield after taking a handoff from quarterback Braxton Miller vs. Wisconsin. The Buckeyes were honoring honor their 1961 undefeated team.

Oklahoma State fullback Kye Staley runs in for a touchdown during the first quarter of against Baylor on Oct. 29.

Kentucky safety Winston Guy (21) runs the ball on a kickoff against Mississippi State on Oct. 29.

Rutgers running back Jawan Jamison (23) celebrates with receiver Quron Pratt after a touchdown during their game against West Virginia on Oct. 29.

Indiana quarterback Tre Roberson (5) throws the ball against the Northwestern during the first half on Oct. 29.

LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson shows off the Tigers' white helmets and uniforms on Oct. 22 vs. Auburn.

Oregon running back Kenjon Barner (24) breaks away vs. Colorado on Oct. 22.

Maryland quarterback C.J. Brown is stopped short of first-down yardage vs. Florida State on Oct. 22.

Boise State's Matt Miller scores a first-half touchdown against Air Force on Oct. 22.

Tulsa quarterback G.J. Kinne and his headache-inducing helmet design are off to the races.

Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter (2) drops back to pass against the Penn State on Oct. 22.

Notre Dame wide receiver Michael Floyd's helmet shines bright before facing USC on Oct. 22.

Vanderbilt quarterback Jordan Rogers (11) runs with the ball vs. Army on Oct. 22.

California receiver Keenan Allen (21) leaps over Utah defensive back Mo Lee on Oct. 22.

Virginia Tech Hokies safety Antone Exum looks ready for Halloween in his orange uniform vs. Boston College on Oct. 22.

Colorado running back Tony Jones has no place to go thanks to Oregon's defense on Oct. 22.

Maryland's C.J. Brown attempts a pass against Florida State on Oct. 22.

Iowa defensive back Nico Law (21) tackles Indiana receiver Shane Wynn (1) during a kickoff return during the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 22.

With hated Michigan coming to town to face Michigan State, there was sure to be a buzz at Spartan Stadium on Saturday. But it was actually the Wolverines who conjured images of bumblebees, sporting the yellow and black stripe look on more than their helmets. Though Michigan did lose 28-14, it served notice to Oregon, Boise State and Maryland that it will be a regular in the wild uniforms gallery throughout the season.

Michigan State didn't want to miss the party, so the Spartans sported their own eye-popping threads, as QB Kirk Cousins models on this first-half scramble.

Owls aren't known for stripes, but Oregon's got the feathers-on-the-shoulder-pads look cornered. So Temple decided to accentuate the red-on-white look with some odd stripes down the outside of the legs. It must have worked, as the hosts blew out Buffalo 34-0 in Week 7.

Bowling Green is ready for every kid's favorite holiday (excluded any with presents), as running back Anthon Samuel sports the all-orange look on this third-quarter run during Saturday's game at home against Toledo. The Rockets must not have been too distracted, though, as they won 28-21.

The Michigan Wolverines have piled up two things so far this season: wins and eye-opening duds. In Week 6, tight end Steve Watson (No. 84) and offensive lineman Taylor Lewan celebrate a Watson touchdown catch against Northwestern on Oct. 8, while also modeling the newest look — numbers on the helmets and shoulder pads.

Usually it is Oregon sporting the out-there uniforms. But on the first game of Week 6, on Oct. 6 in Eugene, it was Cal getting the attention of the fashion police. With running back Isi Sofele serving as our model, the Golden Bears went all white with a stripe along the pants and down the center of the helmet, a la the Carolina Panthers. Of course, neither bear nor panther is known for its stripes.

For the second time in Week 6, a team named the Bears sported odd stripes on their pants. Here, Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III either looks to the fashion heavens for better threads, or gestures to the sky after the Bears scored against Iowa State on Oct. 8. Likely the latter.

North Carolina State had a different look last season with current Wisconsin QB Russell Wilson under center. Well, the Wolfpack had a different look in Week 6, too. Cornerback David Amerson (No. 1) had reason to jump for joy after this fourth-quarter interception in the 38-24 victory over Central Michigan on Oct. 8. But do the red helmets with black uniforms inspire much celebration?

Kansas running back Tony Pierson shows off his new threads as he carries the ball against the Texas Tech on Oct. 1.

Maryland running back D.J. Adams (10) avoids a tackle and scores a touchdown against Towson during the first quarter at Byrd Stadium on Oct. 1.

Air Force quarterback Tim Jefferson looks to move against Navy on Oct. 1.

Arizona State running back Cameron Marshall looks sharp as stopped by Oregon State defenders on Oct. 1 in Tempe, Ariz.

Kansas tight end Tim Biere (86) catches a touchdown pass against Texas Tech defenders on Oct. 1.

Running back LaMichael James and his Oregon teammates were sporting the Ducks' familiar winged shoulders on Sept. 24. And fly these Ducks did, scoring 56 points with James going for 289 yards and two TDs on the ground in a 25-point victory over Arizona.

Maryland quarterback Danny O'Brien, in his snappy yellow uniform, looks for a receiver in the first half against Temple in College Park, Md. on Sept. 24.

An Oklahoma State helmet looks sharp in the sunlight.

Oregon running back LaMichael James (21) looks for room during first quarter against Arizona.

Virginia Tech quarterback Logan Thomas shows off his Halloween-themed helmet.

Southern Mississippi goes old school vs. Virginia on Sept. 24.

Oregon receiver Lavasier Tuinei and the Ducks go green vs. Missouri State on Sept. 17.

Virginia Tech receiver D.J. Coles (18) celebrates after scoring in the first quarter with receiver Danny Coale (19) at Lane Stadium on Sept. 17.

Maryland quarterback Danny O'Brien (5) warms up prior to game vs. West Virginia on Sept. 17.

Texas Christian running back Waymon James (32) celebrates a 38-17 victory against Louisiana-Monroe on Sept. 17.

The Maryland Terrapins enter the field prior to the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Byrd Stadium on Sept. 17.

Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson wore his team's new sleeves with pride, as the Wolverines took their famed helmet stripes down to their shoulder pads. His arm came up with the game's final gift, as well, a game-winning TD with two seconds left on Sept. 10.

The Fighting Irish didn't have luck on their side when they lost to South Florida on Sept. 10. Just seven days later, on Sept. 17, their fans were left to stomach another late crushing loss to Michigan, which has become a recurring theme for the Irish in recent seasons.

Notre Dame QB Tommy Rees and his teammates took to the field Saturday with quite the get-ups. They did not do the Irish much luck, though, as Michigan won its first-ever home night game, 35-31, on a wild finish in the closing seconds on Sept. 10.

Oregon running back Tra Carson is off to the races, but he can't outrun the loud yellow uniforms the Ducks sport vs. Nevada on Sept. 10.

As has become college football tradition, Week 1 of the 2011 season saw some eyebrow-raising fashion statements on the field. And Maryland took the field before Monday's Labor Day home win against Miami carrying the state flag, which displays two family crests related to its founding, and sporting matching helmets. Here's a look at the strangest uniforms to hit the field in 2011.

Kings of the uniform change, that is. Oregon, which has made past headlines with neon green, feathers on the shoulders and literally hundreds of uniform combinations, went pretty dark in its season opener against LSU. And the results on the field matched, with QB Darron Thomas and his teammates searching for answers during much of Saturday's 40-27 loss at Cowboys Stadium on Sept. 3.

Even when you dress like 'em. Lining up across from Boise State were the tradition-rich Georgia Bulldogs. But in 2011, they are tossing tradition aside for the bling of metallic silver and red helmets with uniform trim to boot. Running back Isaiah Crowell may be No. 1 in his new duds, but the number he hit on the field was 60 (yards on 15 carries) and on the scoreboard was zero (TDs). The Bulldogs lost, 35-21 on Sept. 5.

Oklahoma State quarterback Brandon Weeden looks sharp in his light-grey duds vs. Louisiana-Lafayette on Saturday.

Well, a white horse is not all that unusual. But on a white helmet? Boise State made a name for itself with its blue turf, and is trying to make some noise in the fashion world, as well. If our model here, QB Kellen Moore, puts up more outings like his stellar effort against Georgia in a Sept. 5 win at Atlanta, he will be making quite a name for himself, as well.
 

For the record, the design salutes the founding families of Maryland: The white and red design is the coat of arms of the Crossland family, the black and gold design the coat of arms of the Calvert family. And this is Terrapins receiver Ronnie Tyler diving into the end zone for a TD to kick off the scoring in Monday's 32-24 victory over Miami on Sept. 5.