Oregon Ducks will look like actual ducks this weekend vs. Colorado

When the subject of college football uniforms comes up, the Oregon Ducks are usually mentioned early in the conversation.

The Ducks have been at the forefront of the uniform game since 1999, when they unveiled a more modern look. Since then, according to OregonLive.com, the Ducks have worn seemingly endless combinations of helmets, pants and accessories.

This Saturday, they’ll roll out another look — and it’s something they’ve never done before. They’ll look like actual ducks. No, they won’t take the field covered in feathers, a la Björk, but they’re introducing orange to their color palette on their facemasks, socks and shoes to mimic the animal that represents them.

Oregon will dress in their “Once a Duck” uniforms against Colorado at Autzen Stadium.

From the official Oregon athletic website:

The 100-percent stretch-woven uniform weighs only 20.4 ounces (nearly four ounces lighter than current Nike Football uniforms) and repels water to maintain its light weight in wet conditions. Moreover, the garment wraps across the body to the back, where every piece of the jersey converges. The uniform also replaces mesh with a laser-perforated, stretch-woven material in key sweat zones (the stomach, lower back and behind the knee) to help support thermoregulation through optimal ventilation. Additional design enhancements include: a vented neck grille for improved breathability and durability, a back stretch gusset for a better fit and strategic design elements to reduce moisture marks on the stomach and back.

If it looks like a Duck. Moves like a Duck. Must be a Duck. #GoDucks pic.twitter.com/iKz5cOUdfF

— GoDucks (@GoDucks) September 22, 2016

Check out other pictures of the “Once a Duck” uniforms here and here.