The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
College Colors Day
08.28.2024 | Football
College Colors Day Encourages Texas Fans to Show Their Spirit on Aug. 30!
SHOP FOR COLLEGE COLORS DAY TODAY!
It's finally time for summer-sidelined Texas fans to gear up and support the Longhorns - College Colors Day returns on August 30, one day before #4 Texas Football hits the field for the first time in in 2024 as they take on Colorado State at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. A national holiday created to foster school spirit among fans, alumni, students, faculty, and staff, College Colors Day encourages Texas fans across the country to unite by representing the Burnt Orange and White by donning team gear on a single day.
This year's theme, "Don't Miss The Moment," urges Longhorn Nation to show up for the shared holiday – at work, school, out and about and online – and showcase their passion by proudly displaying Texas pride through team apparel and other fan gear. College Colors Day is a time for all Longhorns fans to come together to celebrate the University's rich legacies and traditions, highlighting achievements both on and off the field.
Fans can visit CollegeColorsDay.com to check out how to show their school spirit, view the national commercial featuring national college sports personalities, and download content to join the celebration.
"This is one of my favorite traditions in college sports because everyone all over the country can support their alma mater or favorite college, no matter where they live," said Drew Martin, Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Affairs. "It's always exciting to see all the collegiate pride on full display, especially the Burnt Orange and White!"
"College Colors Day celebrates the rich traditions and pageantry, intense rivalries, and heartfelt moments that only college sports can deliver by bringing people together to show their spirit, whether they are in a stadium or cheering with family and friends away from the game," said Nicole Armentrout, SVP for Marketing at CLC, the nation's leading collegiate licensing company and creator of College Colors Day. "We urge fans everywhere to share their own team spirit and join in the fun."
In celebration of College Colors Day and the start of another school year, Extra Yard for Teachers, the primary platform of the College Football Playoff Foundation, is giving away a $10,000 gift card to a teacher to enhance their classroom experience or a project in need of financial assistance. Anyone can enter here and nominate a teacher of their choice to receive the gift card. The sweepstakes runs through September 2, 2024.
Don't miss the moment! Texas fans are encouraged to grab a hat, wave their flags, or throw on a jersey and share their spirit on social using #CollegeColorsDay.