Nebraska football unveiled an updated uniform design on Saturday, and social media was not quiet in sounding off about the news.The new uniforms feature a new font for the numbers, as well as a swapping of the numbers and stripes on the shoulders. The pants have dual lines that go part of the way up from the bottom. The helmet has not been changed.The uniforms "feature updates inspired by classic Husker football design elements."Nebraska football's new home uniform for 2026. | Nebraska AthleticsA release from Nebraska Athletics noted that adidas initiated the idea for a modernized look two years ago. The release also pointed to how recruiting has evolved over the years to include how uniforms look and are utilized from year to year.Adidas has been the primary apparel partner of Nebraska Athletics since 1995. In that time, the company has produced some exciting alternates as well as some duds. As for the regular uniform, small changes have been seen from time to time, but the 2002 disaster still lingers for many fans, as you'll read below.Here are the initial reactions to the announcement across social media.In Favor"I like em.The shoulder stripes are a little thick, but I’ve wanted them back on the jerseys for years. Number font is distinctive,not gaudy. Pant striping, either go all the way or none at all.Most importantly, numbers on the sleeves (need either those or shoulders) and no black!"I like em.The shoulder stripes are a little thick, but I’ve wanted them back on the jerseys for years. Number font is distinctive,not gaudy. Pant striping, either go all the way or none at all.Most importantly, numbers on the sleeves (need either those or shoulders) and no black! https://t.co/Y8A1bPgDJR— Nate Rohr (@RohrOfTheCrowd) June 21, 2026"Awesome!"