From the earliest days of football, uniforms existed primarily as a means of teams distinguishing between one another. As college football nears its 150th anniversary, however, uniforms have evolved into something much different.

A team’s jersey is a way for fans to show their allegiance. The entire uniform can even be a recruiting tool.

The importance of stylish uniforms cannot be overstated, which is why programs introduce updated variations every few years – sometimes, every few weeks.

The roots of the uniform revolution formed in the Pac-12, with Oregon’s emphasis on appearance beginning in the early 2000s. It’s no surprise, then, that the conference that gave rise to this phenomenon features some of the most unique and some of the best-looking uniforms in college football.

— Rankings by Kyle Kensing, who is part of the Athlon Contributor Network and a sportswriter in Southern California. Kensing is publisher of TheOpenMan.com. Follow him on Twitter @kensing45