Utah Unveils ‘Dark Mode’ Helmets For Blackout Game

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The Utah football program unveiled a “Dark Mode” helmet design for their 2019 blackout themed game.

The Utes’ showed off the new swag via social media on Thursday, October 24.

Utah will wear the new headgear in their upcoming game against the California Bears on Saturday, October 26.

The athletics department encourages fans to wear black and celebrate their Ute pride.

 

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⚫️dark mode activated⚫️

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The new-look helmet features a block U with red, black, and gray colors.

The block U has a tribal print design.

 

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The uni for Saturday’s game is here and it’s ⚡️ Check our story to get your gear! #goutes

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The football uniform that accompanies the helmet has been worn by the Utes before.

It features sleeves with a red base and black and white stripes. However, the 2019 blackout uniform is different than the mountain sleeves debuted on past Utah blackout uniforms.

The blackout game is a long-standing tradition at Utah. Last year’s blackout game came against Washington. Utah lost that game 21-7.

Game 8#CALvsUTAH #DarkMode #UteProud pic.twitter.com/xZfML0nSSF

— UtesEquipment (@UtesEquipment) October 23, 2019

The Utes host the Bears on Saturday at Rice-Eccles Stadium. The game is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. on FS1 and 700 AM.