Huskers Unveil 2026 Alternate Football Uniform
LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska Athletics unveiled its 2026 alternate football uniform today, a design that is inspired by the unforgettable atmosphere of a Husker football night game at Memorial Stadium.
The Huskers’ newest alternate football uniform was designed to capture that experience. Built around the theme "Our Red Burns Brighter," the uniform blends the energy and intensity of playing under the lights with the winning tradition that Nebraska has built inside Memorial Stadium.
A black base provides the backdrop for metallic red accents inspired by the glow of flames, fireworks and the vibrant red that shines throughout Memorial Stadium on game day. The metallic red finishes evoke the brilliance of the stadium's nighttime entertainment, calling to mind images of synchronized light shows, as well as the fire tower flames in the end zone and red fireworks shining above the North Stadium scoreboard.
The bottom of the back panel of the jersey features a custom perforated Block “N”, a nod to the drone shows that have quickly become a signature moment heading into the fourth quarter. Inside the collar, "A Winning Tradition" lining serves as a tribute to the Huskers who have helped Nebraska win over 81 percent of its night games inside one of the cathedrals of college football, complemented by the traditional Block "N" on the back collar.
The jersey will be paired with a black helmet that features the debut of the iconic Huskers script in metallic red. The helmet features an "A Winning Tradition" emblem on the back, echoing the lining inside the jersey collar. On top of the helmet, the metallic red stripe features the crop row pattern, which serves as a homage to the state’s agricultural heritage.
The alternate uniform will make its on-field debut on Halloween, when the Huskers welcome Washington to Memorial Stadium for the second-annual Blackout game. Kickoff time will be announced later this fall.
The alternate collection is available beginning today at shop.huskers.com and at Husker retailers throughout Nebraska.