Sun Devils' 2025 Uniform Rankings Part 1: Nos. 7-12

The Arizona State football team wore 12 different uniform combinations in 2025, and here's how they stack up in the first part of the rankings.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The Arizona State Sun Devils football team wore 12 different uniform combinations during the 2025 season. In this first part of the uniform rankings, the author breaks down the uniforms ranked 7th through 12th, highlighting the design elements, decals, and overall aesthetics of each look. The rankings take into account fan and national reactions to the uniforms, as well as the team's performance while wearing them. The author discusses the return of black uniforms, the continued use of the Sparky helmet, and the importance of consistent color matching across the different uniform elements.

Why it matters

Uniform design and selection is an important part of the college football experience, as it allows teams to establish their brand identity and connect with fans. Arizona State's uniform choices in 2025 reflect the program's efforts to balance tradition with innovation, while also considering factors like player performance and fan reception.

The details

The uniforms ranked 7th through 12th include a gold Sparky helmet with a white facemask, a Maroon Monsoon look, a black jersey and pant combination, and the classic home gold helmet, maroon jersey, and gold pant setup. The author critiques elements like the helmet decals, color matching, and the use of alternate uniforms, noting both the successes and shortcomings of each design. Overall, the rankings highlight the challenges of balancing tradition, creativity, and functionality when it comes to college football uniforms.

  • The Sun Devils wore the gold Sparky helmet with white facemask, white jersey, and gold pants combination in both Week 10 at Iowa State and in the Sun Bowl.
  • The Maroon Monsoon uniform was worn in Week 3 against Texas State.

The players

Jeff Sims

The Arizona State quarterback had his best two games of the 2025 season while wearing the gold Sparky helmet with white facemask uniform combination.

Raleek Brown

The Sun Devils' running back wore the black helmet, white jersey, and black pant combination in the Week 7 loss at Utah.

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What they’re saying

“Sparky looks incredible in this 1995 lookalike uniform combination. The white facemask plays really well with the white away jersey and is well complemented with the pops of white in Sparky's eyes, his teeth, and the white border around him, further proving how important a border around the main design of the decal truly is.”

— Cole Streeper, Author (on3.com)

The takeaway

Arizona State's uniform choices in 2025 showcased the program's efforts to balance tradition and innovation, with mixed results. While some designs like the gold Sparky helmet with white facemask were well-received, others like the Maroon Monsoon look fell short due to issues with the helmet decals. The rankings highlight the importance of consistent color matching and design elements across a team's uniform sets in order to create a cohesive brand identity.