PISCATAWAY, N.J. – In celebration of the Birthplace of College Football, Rutgers Athletics and adidas partnered to unveil of the Scarlet Knights' strategy uniforms for the 2019 season.
 
Flashback 150 years ago, to 1869 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, where Rutgers University took home the first-ever victory in college football. The Scarlet Knights' defeated the College of New Jersey (later known as Princeton) on the same field that is now home to Rutgers' present-day gymnasium, and became the official birthplace of America's greatest tradition — college football.


 
Rutgers Athletics and adidas collaborated to create an original throwback jersey, which pay homage to that historical 1869 date and 150 years of college football. The Primeknit A1 Football uniforms emulate Rutgers Football's tradition and heritage through retro designs, colorways and throwback graphics.

• The jersey's colorway features a rich, "Victory Red" base and brown pants, showcasing an authentic look that pays homage to the 1869 era.
•  Rutgers original "R" logo is sewn into the upper center of the jersey.
• The uniforms will be supported by black gloves with a throwback "R" logo on the palm.
• The head-to-toe look is completed with black cleats that feature 1869-inspired lace jewels.

• For the first time in Rutgers' history, long sleeves are added to the jersey.
• "1869" is tonally knit into the sleeve as a surprise detail for the players.
• Fabric features a ribbed-knit throughout for added durability.
• A "150" patch is embroidered onto the chest to celebrate the anniversary.

The 2019 strategy uniforms will be available to purchase this fall on adidas.com and dickssportinggoods.com. The 150th anniversary uniforms will make their on-field debut at home on Saturday, October 19, vs. Minnesota in SHI Stadium.



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