Screengrab // NBC
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have a huge game today against the Syracuse Orange in Yankee Stadium as part of the “Shamrock Series,” with a win inching them closer to a potential spot in the College Football Playoff. For anyone who may be watching the game, though, you may be a bit confused that you’re actually watching the Irish, as the Gold Domers ditched their classic look for a pinstripe style that resembles the New York Yankees.
Here’s a look at the uniforms for ND today.
Under Armour uniforms for Notre Dame for its game against Syracuse at Yankee Stadium this weekend pic.twitter.com/qIWdVw2C2r
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) November 15, 2018
These #NotreDame uniforms are getting quite a bit of attention today.
Reaction: https://t.co/KtsfjOOCjm
More photos: https://t.co/x3F771KSwO pic.twitter.com/tENM4gnsbR
— Matthew VanTryon (@MVanTryon) November 17, 2018
It’s the first time since the 1940s that Notre Dame isn’t going with their gold helmets and traditional look. And, well, the Internet was less than impressed with the new look that the Fighting Irish busted out for the game today. Just look at how much hate the threads are getting from people on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/stevenaventi/status/1063897675257376768
Notre Dame uniforms look awful, but Syracuse uniforms look sharp for #YankeeStadium game.
— Greg (@Gregonomy1) November 17, 2018
https://twitter.com/TaylorTwoTails/status/1063897602565931008
omg Notre Dame’s uniforms might be the worst thing I’ve ever seen what the fuck are they wearing
— Daenerys (@hiiii_steph) November 17, 2018
#NotreDame wearing their "Salute to Rec-League Softball" uniforms today…
— Kerry K. Nobis (@kknobis) November 17, 2018
#NotreDame uniforms pic.twitter.com/WXSC7GhrN5
— r pryor (@rpryor1) November 17, 2018
Notre Dame uniforms are beyond trash
— MKUltra Black Man (@PlsticCupSports) November 17, 2018
https://twitter.com/CareyWFindley/status/1063896755492798464
Guessed I missed it, but what is Notre Dame’s connection to the @Yankees? I have no clue why a tradition rich team like Notre Dame feels the need to put pinstripes on their football uniforms.
— Kevin Turner (@kturner14) November 17, 2018
https://twitter.com/cc008/status/1063896639969071111
https://twitter.com/imjustaphil/status/1063895284177166336
Given the negative reaction, I’ve got a feeling Notre Dame might just stick to the original uniform from now on, because these pinstripe things are nasty on all levels.