Since striking a deal with Under Armour just a few seasons ago, Northwestern has quickly gained a reputation for having some of the coolest uniforms in college football. From the patriotic “Stars and Stripes” uniforms to the black, purple and gold “Gothic” alternates, the Wildcats have made headlines numerous times with their unique uniform combinations.

This week, as the team prepares for a crucial Big Ten matchup against the struggling Michigan State Spartans, Northwestern’s uniforms will once again be a topic of discussion.

To go along with their standard white jerseys and purple pants, the Wildcats will be debuting a new-look helmet that has to be one of the nicest they’ve ever worn.

The stunning purple helmets will be on display in East Lansing this Saturday, where both Northwestern and Michigan State will be looking to bring their records to 3-3 after a disappointing start to the season.

Even though the ‘Cats are coming in with momentum following their upset of Iowa, they’ll have a tough, hungry opponent on their hands in the Spartans. After being ranked as high as #8 in the AP Top 25, Michigan State has lost three games in a row, being outscored 85-41 in the process. Surely they’ll be looking to salvage their season at home against a Wildcat team that will be without defensive lineman Xavier Washington.

While we’ll have to wait and see if Northwestern is able to win the game itself, it’s safe to say they’ll have the upper hand in the uniform department.