Florida to wear throwback uniforms for homecoming game against Mississippi State

For one night this October, it might look a little more like the 1970s than the 2020s on the field in Gainesville, Florida.

On Monday, the Florida Gators confirmed that on Oct. 18 -- when they play their homecoming game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs -- the team will be donning its retro alternate uniforms.

Last worn in 2021, the Gators' throwback threads offer a simplistic twist on the school's iconic blue and orange color scheme. The uniform's blue jersey boasts a two-toned shoulder stripe pattern of orange and white, while the orange helmet features an old-school interlocking "UF" logo.

Per GatorsOnline , Florida is undefeated when wearing throwback uniforms in homecoming games, dating back to 2006. The 2021 game in which the team last donned the orange helmet edition of