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Ohio debuted the all-blacks during the 2011 season after a 3-0 start, threads of a completely different design compared to home greens and road whites. On the Bobcats’ usual uniform, two stripes line the shoulders with a contrasting collar free of wordmarks.
The blacks however feature “BOBCATS” in white across the chest, patterned sleeves and three-color collars. Matte black helmets were revealed later in the season to complete the look. In 2012, Ohio added a third helmet to its well-established arsenal and arguably the program’s best — matte green.
Like the white shell and black shell choices, the program’s primary “OHIO” wordmark was splashed across the matte green in white. The Bobcats have donned white shells with a green stripe as their primary helmet since 1995. For the two decades prior, a pawprint was stuck on green helmets.
Current uniform combinations include all-green at home with green helmets, all black with white or black helmets, white and green with green helmets or black jerseys with white pants and white helmets among several others. Ohio’s helmet graphic script is also found on the left hip of every pants style.
Ohio’s New York Jets style approach to its on-field apparel is among the best looks in the Mid-American Conference. Ohio’s six-year agreement with Russell Athletic ended in June 2013. The Bobcats are reportedly listening to offers from Nike, Under Armour and Adidas as well as a possible extension with Russell Athletic.
