NC State football is rolling out a new look for 2026, and this one carries a clear message. The Wolfpack will wear its “Wolfpack Warriors” uniforms in the home opener against Richmond on Sept. 11, a date that marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
The reveal came Thursday afternoon in partnership with the US Army, and the design leans heavily into military tribute. The black camo uniform is part of Adidas’ “Honor & Support” series, and it comes loaded with details tied to NC State’s military ties and North Carolina’s own service tradition.
Among the new elements are an NC State-US Army patch on the shoulders and football, an all black helmet with a red outline on the Tuffy symbol, and camo worked throughout the uniform. The crossed swords emblem on one sleeve connects to the swords etched into the top of the Memorial Belltower’s granite walls, while the other sleeve features an American flag.
The school’s military history runs deep, dating to its 1887 founding as a land-grant institution. NC State also pointed to its ROTC programs across the Army, Air Force and Navy/Marine Corps.
The Army ROTC unit has produced 2,500 Army officers and numerous flag officers, while the Air Force ROTC has a 100% selection rate for officer slots and has given flying opportunities to the next generation of leaders. The Naval ROTC is the largest in the state.
The uniform also recognizes the military footprint across North Carolina. Seven stars inside the jersey collar represent seven major military installations in the state: Fort Liberty (Army), Camp Lejeune (Marine Corps), Cherry Point Air Station (Marine Corps), New River Air Station (Marine Corps), Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (Air Force), Pope Airfield (Army) and the Coast Guard Base in Elizabeth City.
Earlier this week, NC State and the United States Army announced a new strategic partnership aimed at innovation, workforce development and broader collaboration. The school said the agreement builds on its long relationship with the military and is designed to create shared value and practical solutions for North Carolina and the nation.
NC State announced the uniform with a social media post that read: “Yesterday, NC State announced a new strategic partnership with The US Army. Today, we reveal a new uniform, which honors the proud military tradition of our university and our state.”
The post also said: “Wolfpack Warriors, dropping 9/11 🇺🇸”
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