Legacy Uniforms for 'Under the Lights'

Michigan has just released the new 'Legacy' uniforms for the Michigan v. Notre Dame game (a.k.a. 'Under the Lights').  The game is going to be the first night game ever played at the Big House, mostly because the Big House didn't have night lights until just recently.  Notre Dame also has 'Legacy' uniforms for the game against Michigan ready to go.  The jersey's will go on sale for both teams on August 1st and assuming I find a job soon, I'll the first to buy a Wolverine jersey on MDen.com.  Adidas will also be releasing an ‘Under the Lights’ fan collection that will include retro style t-shirts, hats, jackets, and sweatshirts that will feature  a vintage feel and design inspired by Michigan and Notre Dame football history and their long-standing rivalry.

The Wolverines' uniform combines design elements from different eras of Michigan football into its look. Featured is a large block M on the chest, player numbers above the heart, repeated striped sleeves and a quilted stitch design on the letters and numbers. For the first time since the late 1960s, player numbers also appear on Michigan's signature winged helmet. Celebrating the team's decorated history, "132 Years of Championship Football" is stitched on the inside collar and Michigan's National Championship years are displayed on the inside bottom hem of the jersey.

"We are excited about playing in this intense rivalry, and this historic night game provides an opportunity to wear a retro-looking uniform that pays homage to our rich history," said Michigan head football coach Brady Hoke. "Our players like the throwback uniforms and it will be something that is exciting for the fans."

To salute the rich history of Notre Dame's football program, the "Under the Lights" Irish uniform includes a white-based jersey with Kelly Green lettering and shoulder stripes, old gold pants, green-striped socks and white shoes. The traditional gold helmets are adorned with a large shamrock for the first time since the early 1960s. Also on the bottom hem of Notre Dame's jersey are the years of their National Championships.

These jerseys and other clothing that come out later will only lead to better history and rivalry that is already one of the best in college football.