Best Helmets in College Football. Don’t Argue.

Originally posted on Mike Farrell Sports
By Mike Farrell | Last updated Jul 20, 2024 10:37 AM ET

There is always a lot of debate regarding who has the best helmet in college football. Well now the argument is over. Here is the top 10, don’t argue.

1. Michigan

Just the most recognizable helmets in all of football, there really isn’t anyone who comes close.

2. TCU

Huh? Yep. They have some of the best helmet and color combinations in the sport. This isn’t a popular opinion but it’s a correct one.

Oct 14, 2023; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Savion Williams (3) sits on the field after he scores a touchdown against the Brigham Young Cougars during the game at Amon G. Carter Stadium.© Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

3. Notre Dame

The pure gold is just so pretty against the lights and even though it’s plain and boring it’s also remarkable.

4. Ohio State

Plain right? Not when you add color combos and the Buckeyes decals. Then they look amazing.

5. Miami

The standard U helmet and some of the other editions simply look amazing. Maybe it’s my love of their dominant days?

6. Florida State

For design alone they could be even higher. I love their traditional helmet but some of the other versions have grown on me.

Nov 18, 2023; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Keon Coleman (4) celebrates a touchdown against the North Alabama Lions during the third quarter at Doak S. Campbell Stadium.© Morgan Tencza-USA TODAY Sports

7. Texas

It’s traditional and awesome in every way. I love that you can picture Earl Campbell or Quinn Ewers in it without an issue.

8. LSU

They have some sweet helmets from yellow to white and they always look so clean.

9. Oregon

Too many editions to be ranked higher but some of them are simply amazing.

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix hands off the ball to running back Noah Whittington as the Oregon Ducks host Hawaii Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore.© Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK