adidas Under the Lights
ADIDAS UNVEILS MICHIGAN AND NOTRE DAME RETRO FOOTBALL UNIFORMS FOR “UNDER THE LIGHTS” GAME ON SEPTEMBER 10.
Wolverines and Irish to Wear Special Jerseys for First Night Game at the Big House
– adidas today unveiled retro-style football uniforms for the University of Michigan and University of Notre Dame to wear on Sept. 10, 2011, to celebrate the first night game ever played at Michigan Stadium.
This will be the first prime-time meeting between the Wolverines and Irish since a 1990 matchup of top-five teams in South Bend. ESPN will broadcast the game nationally at 8 p.m. EDT.
When Michigan and Notre Dame play the first night game ever at the famous “Big House” on September 10, 2011, the Wolverines and Fighting Irish will wear retro-inspired adidas uniforms.
Highlighting a fusion of jersey design elements from different eras of Michigan football, the “Under the Lights” uniform features:
- A large block M on the chest
- Repeating striped sleeves
- Quilting stitch design on the letters and numbers
- “132 Years of Championship Football” stitched on the inside collar
A list of years that Michigan won NCAA National Championships on the inside bottom hem of the jersey
Paying homage to the rich football tradition of Notre Dame football, the Fighting Irish “Under the Lights” uniform includes:
- A white jersey with Kelly green lettering, gold pants and gold helmet
- A large shamrock logo on the helmet for the first time since the 1960’s
A list of years that Notre Dame won NCAA National Championships on the inside bottom hem of the jersey.
Fans can purchase the “Under the Lights” retro jerseys at The M Den and Notre Dame Bookstore for $80.
