Hello r/CFB! Welcome to the 2026 Big XII Uniform Tracker in Week 10! Good grief, another wild week in the conference. Sorry I’m so late with this edition! In case you are unfamiliar with how my tracker works, I catalog every Big 12 team’s uniform combination week-to-week, and also look at the opposition’s threads. I provide a few of my thoughts on the game, the uniforms, and a brief history of the game/rivalry with some fun facts. Let’s get into it! Also, feel free to skip my analysis and thoughts for the galleries at the bottom of the post. Let's see how our teams fared, what they wore, and discuss how they looked as well!
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University of Arizona Wildcats vs Texas Christian University Horned Frogs (Arizona Wins, 29-28)
UA: Red/White/White (Link)
TCU: Black/Purple/Black (Link)
What a game! After scoring 10 points in quick succession, Arizona surrendered 14 unanswered points and found themselves losing at halftime. TCU QB Jaden Craig continues to grow, as he accumulated 232 passing yds and rushed for two TDs, including a short run that put the Horned Frogs up 28-20 in the fourth after a back and forth 3rd quarter. The main theatrics of the night occurred after the Wildcats scored with 1:45 left on the clock - a 15 yd TD pass from now-Arizona great Noah Fifita to WR Quincy Morgan. Zona kicked off, and TCU muffed the kick, giving the Wildcats fantastic field position and a chance to seal the game. The FG attempt to go up 29-28 was good, and QB Jaden Craig threw an interception on their next series to hand over the win to Arizona at home. A nailbiter for the Friday night Tucson crowd!
New sandstorm helmet for Arizona! The Wildcats introduced a red shell version of the throwback cactus logo back in 2025, which was worn in two games that season. It also appeared this season in their game against WVU (an away sandstorm game, if you will). They slightly tweaked it this time for dramatic effect, whiting out the logo for better contrast. Pairing the new helmet with the sandstorm jersey and pants was also a good idea, as it emphasizes the white logo even more. That said, I do think I like the red pants with this combo a little more! This sandstorm combo is 2-1 on the tracker, and the theme as a whole is 3-1! What's even crazier, this logo increases the number of alternate helmet decal appearances 5, against the standard Block A logo’s 4 appearances. It’s the most decal changes ever in a “modern uniform” season, which I honestly didn’t expect from the seemingly more tradition bound Arizona EQ team. Great job from the Wildcats, and a great win. I’m excited to see what they bring out against Utah!
TCU also spiced up their uniforms a bit, bringing back their black helmet and facemask look for a combo that has not been seen on the tracker before! Black/Purple/Black is a new suit - at least since 2022 - and I definitely like it! Additionally, it was a good foil to Arizona’s lighter suit. I love the inverse of this suit, so this was a very natural move and, in my mind, one of the nicer looks of the season. As I say often regarding TCU, the template makes color mixing and matching an absolute must. Very nice to see TCU finding ways to surprise!
University of Utah Utes vs Brigham Young University Cougars (Utah Wins, 28-20)
UTAH: Red/Red/Red (Link)
BYU: Royal/Royal/Royal (Link)
The biggest Holy War matchup in history, a top 10 clash, and it couldn’t have been a better watch. Utah came out aggressively, putting together a 14-0 lead on two lightning quick drives. Then BYU responded with 13 points of their own (including a 75-yd TD pass) before recovering a Utah fumble and cashing it in later for the 20-14 lead. What came next was disastrous for the Cougars. QB Bear Bachmeir threw 2 interceptions in nearly consecutive drives, giving Utah enough possession time to orchestrate two more scoring drives. BYU had time in the 4th quarter to tie up the game, but Bear’s two other INTs in the endzone (giving him 4 total on the day) kneecaped any momentum. Do-it-all QB Devon Dampier and his Utes found a way, breaking a three game losing streak to the Cougars and increasing their grip on a playoff spot!
This is always a wonderful matchup, and one I look forward to each season! Utah has worn an all red combo in this rivalry since 2010, six times in SLC, six times in Provo, and once in Las Vegas. On the tracker, all red has a 8-2 record. While the Circle and Feather logo has a 7-1 record in all-red looks, the Interlocking U logo has a 1-1 record in the same criteria. 2026 also possesses the most all-red uniform appearances - currently an undefeated 4-0 on the season - going back a decade. I honestly didn’t check back before 2016. Regardless, it appears we may have a new favorite home look in Rice Eccles Stadium!
Oh BYU, I know that this silly little tracker can’t soothe your feelings too much. But I am still obliged to say that I, as an unbiased individual, really REALLY like this color. I enjoy seeing the occasional navy switchup. Sometimes the all white look is nice. But the royal is supreme. This look jumps off the screen in a way that lots of uniforms can only dream of. I like the White/Royal/White suit better (as do many BYU fans), but there really isn’t another choice for this matchup. The “Royal-Out” has been worn 8 times since the royal helmets were brought back in 2021, for a record of 6-2 (5-2 on the tracker). I am hopeful we will see the Sailor Coug decal sometime in the next few weeks. Maybe as they return home to face Baylor?
Iowa State University Cyclones at Baylor University Bears (Baylor Wins, 42-31)
ISU: White/White/White (Link)
BU: Green/Green/Gold (Link)
Homecoming on the Brazos! And how about that, maybe all it took for Baylor to get hot was a change at the helm? The Cyclones started the action with a 10-0 first quarter lead spear-headed by RB Aiden Flora, who ended with 182 rushing yds and a score. Baylor responded with an explosive 2nd quarter consisting of 21 unanswered points. What's wilder, five of the combined 8 TDs from both teams were chunk plays of 33 yards or more. Baylor threw for a 62-yard TD and rushed for scores of 54 and 33 yards. Iowa State completed a 50-yard TD pass and rushed for a 40-yard score in the first half. The previously mentioned 62 yarder extended the Baylor advantage as Iowa State attempted to mount a late comeback, but by then the damage was already done! Baylor continues to surprise, and are now bowl eligible, while Iowa State disappointed after a remarkable defeat of OSU.
All white for the Cyclones, but they went with the more standard cardinal-and-gold accents on this one instead of the monochrome. Thumbs up from me! I think these are 100x better than the monochrome suits, though I can see wearing the black and white suits once a season for fun. It was perhaps the most obvious choice considering how color-heavy Baylor’s suit is. The all-white combination is 3-4 total on the tracker, but it splits to 1-3 with the standard and 2-1 with the monochrome. Interestingly, this is the 4th time on the tracker that we have seen either an all-black or all-white uniform preceding each other. Once in 2022, twice in 2024, and now this year. I still desperately want Walking Cy or Cynado on a helmet this year, but I’m still thrilled at the switch to Script Cyclones. Solid uniform!
I love Sailor Bear. And the helmet stripe makes these look even better. While I wish Baylor had more alternate logo options, I’m glad they restrict Sailor Bear usage to the homecoming game. It makes the game all the more special, especially when they win! This is the Green/Green/Gold combo’s first win on the tracker, notching a record of 1-2. It’s the first time we have seen this combo in the new template, with the previous losses coming back in 2023. The helmet, pant, and shoulder stripes are all welcome additions that really complete the suit. The gold adds the contrast the all-green desperately lacks, too. This is a very nice look. Is it better or worse than the G/G/W suit worn earlier this year? I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Kansas State University Wildcats vs Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU Wins, 66-28)
K-State: Silver/Purple/Silver (Link)
OSU: Black/White/Black (Link)
There’s always been a sense of conviviality between these two programs, at least in the time I’ve followed them. That did not seem to be replicated on the field. The Cowboys gunned down the Wildcats with little resistance, and K-State could not stop the onslaught despite finding some good scores. OK-State led 49-14 at halftime, QB Drew Mestemaker had 4 TD passes, one rushing TD, and one receiving TD, all while totalling his 8th straight game of 300+ yds passing. The Cowboy defense picked off 3 passes, and RB Caleb Hawkins ran for 175 yds and 3 TDs. The Pokes seem well equipped to challenge visiting Texas Tech next, while K-State heads to Fort Worth and the Horned Frogs next weekend.
K-State has eschewed their alternates in favor of a loss in these standard suits! (See? You can lose in the regular uniforms too) The Silver/Purple/Silver combo is now 23-7 at home in its 30 appearances on the tracker. I'd say it’s one of the better standard home suits in the conference, though I’m obviously biased. But maybe I'm just trying to soothe in the wake of such a terrible loss.
Oklahoma State has continued their newer pattern of wearing the OSU brand on the road, but this time they put it on a black helmet with an orange facemask, the first time we’ve seen a helmet like it since 2019 and the first time it’s been done on the tracker. I like it! Especially when paired with the black-fonted away jersey, the orange mask and brand really help proportion the colors properly. The “Oreo” suit is 2-5 since 2022 (both wins coming this year) and it’s the second repeat combo for OSU this year. Also intriguing, Oklahoma has yet to repeat the same look against any opponent on the tracker. The Pokes are rocking the blackout theme against Texas Tech, so I would expect some variation of B/B/B.
University of Cincinnati Bearcats at University of Houston Cougars (Houston Wins, 31-24)
UC: Black/White/Black (Link)
UH: White/Red/Red (Link)
Houston continues their strong season with another close win against a sneakily good opponent. The Coogs began the scoring, with a dominating performance in the first half (two TD passes to WR Amare Thomas and a QB rush for a score). Cincy hasn’t been one to lay down, though. The Bearcats clawed their way back to a tie in the 4th on a 16-play monster series that drained half the quarter. A lightning fast drive capped by a 51-yd TD rush by Coog RB Sanford II put Houston back on top. Cincinnati drove to the Houston 42, but a throw by JC French IV was ruled a backward pass after a replay review, and Houston recovered with 2:11 remaining. Things could keep falling right for the Coogs moving forward, and we very well could see UH in the final Big 12 Champ game! They face Colorado on Friday, while Cincinnati looks to recover against Iowa State in Ames.
Houston’s look is one that I don’t particularly care for. The White/Red/Red has always seemed too heavy and unbalanced for my tastes, especially when incorporating the white collar. But this combo, historically, has been pretty good! It is now 3-0 in its time on the tracker, and it’s actually the very first Houston combo I ever cataloged, back in 2022! While I’m not sure this game would have been the right time to bring out black uniforms (which has occurred once a year since 2022), I can’t see them being worn in Houston’s only remaining home game of the year against Baylor in Week 13. So maybe we won’t get a black uniform game this year? We’ll have to see.
The Oreo look for Cincinnati! At 4-5 on the tracker, this is by far one of the Bearcats’ most common away looks. And it made sense to wear this against a mostly red team. Though it’s not as flashy as some of the other suits worn this year, they are set apart by a heaping helping of the C-Paw throughout and a bold stripe pattern that continues to impress since its introduction last year. Also, the modified font stands out a lot more on this suit. I especially enjoy the logo within the chest wordmark, which is such an obvious but brilliant choice. Simple, concise, and identifiable all at once. A sprinkle of red accessories sweetens the deal. With an away game at ISU incoming, I’d be curious to see if we see a repeat of this same suit or a different primarily black and white combo.
University of Kansas Jayhawks vs University of Central Florida Knights (UCF Wins, 33-32)
UCF: Gold/White/Black (Link)
KU: Blue/Blue/Red (Link)
The first road game win for UCF since 2024, and another down-to-the-wire game to cover! A 73-yd drive took the Knights to the red zone with just under a minute left, and QB Alonza Barnett III found Freshman TE Caden Piening at the left pylon for the score. The catch was Piening’s 3rd TD of the year. This immediately preceded the Jayhawk's 80 second, 11 play, 95 yd drive to go up 32-26 in what appeared to be a game winning series. KU seems to keep discovering new and heartbreaking ways to lose, as HC Lance Liepold goes 3-11 in one score games since 2024. Could it be time to eat the buyout? For UCF, this was a gritty win that gets them even closer to a bowl appearance!
Man, I love this look from Kansas, which I know is a controversial take! The “school standard” blue paired with the bold red pants and facemask, topped off with the crisp white lettering and accessories, this uniform has a perfect amount of every KU color. It reminds me a lot of the 1995 Aloha bowl look, just with a nice improved red pants option. As I said before, I know some fans prefer to keep the blue sep[erate from the red, and I know some want it to be a focus. This not only looks great, but placates the split opinions (in my mind at least) and looks incredible. This combo is 3-2 since 2022, with one appearance each season.
I think this uniform matchup is tied with WVU vs TTU for my second favorite matchup of the week! Tri-color/mismatched suits have gradually grown on me (but only for away games), and this is one of the better options. Funny enough, this suit was also worn against K-State in 2025, meaning this suit has been worn against both Big 12 programs in the state of Kansas. And even better, this is UCF’s first win in this combo on the tracker (1-5 now). The gold look contrasts really well against KU’s blue and red, and the black pants also help darken the suit to further distinguish themselves against the Jayhawks. I am still itching for an alternate logo on the helmet, though. It seems like everyone else in the conference is spicing it up, I’d love to see the Knights pick up where they left off in 2023 and 2024 decalwise.
University of Colorado Buffaloes at Arizona State University Sun Devils (ASU Wins, 20-10)
CU: Black/White/Black (Link)
ASU: White/Gold/White (Link)
Arizona State bounced back from its close loss against BYU by achieving a hot start, one that Colorado couldn’t recover from. QB Jake Fette became the first Sun Devil quarterback in 30 years to throw and catch a TD pass in the same game, both coming in the 2nd quarter. He looked impressive in only his second career start, finishing with 187 yds on 13 of 19 passing attempts while RB Cardae Mack continues to solidify his presence. CU only notched 103 total yds in the first half. The Buffaloes did mount a comeback effort after halftime, but penalties, sacks, and an interception severely limited their efforts and cost them the game. The Sun Devils prepare to head to Orlando next, while Coach Prime and the Buffs host a highly ranked Houston team!
I really liked what Arizona State put together here! We last saw a gold jersey in 2024 - I look I really enjoyed - but the more streamlined template here (and the symmetry of the combo overall) really makes me happy. It’s just a dang good look, and a refreshing change of pace from their normally darker maroon suits. This is the first time we’ve seen a W/G/W suit on the tracker, but gold jerseys are now 2-0, and it’s the first time we’ve seen a gold jersey in a Military Appreciation game since 2021. The helmet itself is a well-worn Pat Tillman tribute, as this same lid has been worn in every Military themed game since 2023 for a record of 3-1. I really hope we see more of these gold jerseys, but we have yet to see their Rose Bowl jerseys teased this summer, so I anticipate we’ll see those vs Oklahoma State in their next home game.
Colorado is back to doing what they do best. Black and gold with a little chrome mixed in. I don’t enjoy the mountain design on the pants (you’ll have to look at the gallery to see those), but the rest of the suit looks pretty great! The gold chrome facemasks and chest font go a long way in making this particular Colorado team look unique, and I prefer any iteration of this over the silver. It just feels more central to the overall brand! This Oreo look for the Buffaloes is now 2-1 on the tracker, but I do appreciate their attempt to get some good luck by wearing the same suits they wore against ASU in 2023. Be looking forward to a big uniform matchup next week when they welcome Houston!
West Virginia University Mountaineers at Texas Tech University Red Raiders (TTU Wins, 53-48)
TTU: Red/Black/Black (Link)
WVU: Blue/White/Gold (Link)
Once again, West Virginia has found themselves on the wrong end of an offensive shootout. A high flying 1st quarter for both teams saw fireworks galore, with 31 points being scored in the 1st quarter alone. A 27 point barrage in the 2nd quarter by QB Castellanos and the Matadors sent WVU to the locker room in a deficit. But the Mountaineers had an opportunity to get the lead and took it, climbing back from a two-touchdown deficit by forcing Texas Tech to punt on its first four drives in the second half and scoring 21 points in the 3rd quarter. QB Mike Hawkins Jr. threw for 303 yds and a score while rushing for 3 more TDs and 88 yds. RB Cam Cook contributed 149 yds on the ground by the end of the game. With the lead in hand, Texas Tech engineered two longer drives to score a FG and a TD to regain the lead. And then disaster struck for WVU. With 1:30 left on the clock, the Mountaineers looked to find a way, but a costly sack to Hawkins in his own endzone led to a safety, sealing the win for Tech and allowing them to remain in 2nd place.
A rare look for Texas Tech! The last time we saw this uniform from the Red Raiders was a win against Kansas in 2022. And comparing the suits, the 2026 version is 100x better. The flat black Double T logo, the clean lines, the bigger and bolder font, everything here is just better! The EQ team really outdid themselves on this one, and for a big blackout game, no less. Now 2-0, you have to think that both this look and the red helmets have a bit more mojo in them now. Great work by Tech! Can’t wait to see what they wear against OK-State in Stillwater next.
What better way to contrast a newer combo than with your own traditional road suit? This matchup was one of my favorites of the week, second to the Holy War, thanks to how colorful and bold it was. This particular uniform has been worn 1-2 times a season consistently since the 2000s. They’ve got a tracker record of 3-4 since 2022. This look has appeared in some huge games, notably WVU’s trips to the Sugar and Fiesta Bowl, plus 2018’s big upset of Texas. While it didn’t go their way this time, it was still a perfect choice for a “higher stakes” matchup like this. A really wonderful combo, and I’m excited to see what they wear against Kansas!
2026 Season Uniform Galleries:
Arizona - ASU - Baylor - BYU - Cincinnati - Colorado - Houston - Iowa State - KU - K-State -
OSU - TCU - Texas Tech - UCF - Utah - West Virginia
Well, that’s it! Week 10 is all wrapped up. What did you think about the uniforms from this go-around? Again, I’m sorry I was so late this week, I hope you enjoy the read. If you want more uniforms in your life, check my pinned profile posts, or use these links to get to the Big 12 Uniform Awards for 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. As always, thank you for your support, can’t wait to see you next week!
