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It appears Ole Miss has finally set on its shade of blue. Since 1995, the Rebels have donned navy blue helmets with scarlet script, but before that over a 35-year period, Ole Miss wore several different shades of blue shells including powder blue.
“Base navy” was introduced as a helmet color in 1975 with an updated version of the Colonel Reb appliqué. Four years later, Colonel Reb was ditched for the current script logo.
Ole Miss’ gameday threads haven’t changed much in recent years other than the Rebels adding a slick grey alternate top. Navy and red-striped grey pants are worn with three other tops — navy, white and red. Each jersey has well-placed shoulder stripes that scream tradition and an “Ole Miss” wordmark across the crest. A return to powder blue shells have been rumored, perhaps a Nike Pro Combat style, but nothing’s set.
The Rebels’ red jerseys are considered an alternate as well, but have been worn often. The navy shell-red top-silver pants get up is Ole Miss’ best look, an eye-catching combination that flows well.
Before the swoosh, Russell Athletics sponsored Ole Miss football. In January 2012, Ole Miss extended its partnership with Nike through 2019.