1. Michigan. Back in the day, Fritz Crisler came up with the winged design so his quarterback could find his receivers downfield. Before this look, everyone was wearing plain brown and black leather helmets, so there's no denying its place in history. Who wouldn't want to wear this? Well, besides a legitimate option QB.
2. Florida State. This lid just screams brash, cocky 1990s Seminoles. The Señior can't look at it without thinking of Deion Sanders or Terrell Buckley returning kicks, gaddum Bobby Bowden walking the sidelines or these overexposed fans. Well done.
3. Ohio State. The photo is sans the Buckeye leaf decals, which earns OSU a place on this list, unlike its plain-helmet brethren. You just can't get enough of this helmet, especially if you're an SEC fan.
4. Texas. No other helmet seems to capture the temperament of the state quite like Texas'. You've got the Bevo sticker on the side, which of course, is the "Hook 'em Horns" hand gesture. Why are the Longhorns fourth? These guys.
5. Oklahoma. The intertwined cream "OU" on the crimson background is simple, clean and classic. The only knock against this lid is that the logo would leave you to believe the school is Oklahoma University, instead of its real name, the University of Oklahoma. Head spinning? Just watch Bob Stoops bite it.
6. Alabama. Granted, the digits on the side of the helmet, a throwback to the Bear Bryant days, seems somewhat ridiculous in this day and age, but there's nothing else like it. Plus, would you rather the Crimson Tide use that stupid elephant instead?
7. USC. It screams Cali, Tailback U, and of course, The Song Girls. The golden Trojan (yes, I know, The Senior just typed Trojan. Giggle among yourselves) on the maroon helmet is a killer look. It's also tons better than trying to look cool with the school's original nicknames of the Methodists or Wesleyans.
8. Florida. Granted, the Gators' Heisman-winning quarterback possesses a wardrobe that's screaming for help but that doesn't change the fact that the script orange "Gators" on blue is a great look. Still, though, wouldn't the world be a better place if Florida still wore the "F" helmet , if only for the fact that fans could say "You just got F'd up!"
9. Auburn. The interlocking "AU" is one of the only things about this school that makes any sense. You've got the battle cry War Eagle, which isn't the name of the golden eagle the school lets loose at games (its called Tiger) and the school's Tiger mascot is called Aubie. For inducing dizziness, The Señior offers the following remedy. You're welcome.
10. Oregon. Say what you want about the endless possibilities the Ducks' uniforms (which seem to be a kick to the groin of college football's sense of tradition) or the fact that they stole Donald Duck as their mascot, but there's no knocking their helmet, the only thing Nike doesn't change on a weekly basis.
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