Ranking college football's 10 best helmets

Ranking the 10 best helmets in college football

Nov 26, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; A general overall view of helmets at the line of scrimmage as Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Zeke Correll (52) snaps the ball against the Southern California Trojans in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 2, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; A view of the USC Trojans helmets and Cotton Bowl logo during the game between the USC Trojans and the Tulane Green Wave in the 2023 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

8. USC Trojans

Anything with a Trojan or Spartan on it is pretty cool if you ask me.

While I may prefer the Spartan logo of Michigan State (because I am an alum), I can’t deny that the USC helmet with the gold Trojan looks awesome. It’s another one of the most iconic helmets in the nation and it hasn’t seen many changes over the years which makes it that much better. Since the 1970s, the Trojan has been a staple on the cardinal-colored helmets. It has looked the same for years and that’s not a bad thing.

Could USC release an alternate helmet? Sure, but it just feels like the Trojans have one of those helmets that can get away with not needing an alternate. It’s just that good.

The color scheme for USC just works, too. The cardinal and gold look is simple and clean and the helmet pairs perfectly with the uniform that doesn’t have alternates.

If you’re like me, you played EA Sports NCAA Football games with USC because you loved the uniforms back in the day.

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