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1980-1989 Football Uniforms

1989
1 Helmet, 2 Jerseys, 1 pair of Pants, 2 Combinations

An update in 1989 removed the shoulder stripes, helmet stripes, and all silver from the uniforms, resulting in a plain look very similar to the 1979-1983 look, as well at what would be worn from 2004-2008 (white helmets and maroon pants aside).
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1988
1 Helmet, 2 Jerseys, 2 Pants, 2 Combinations

In the third and final year of the stripe-heavy, gray-heavy set, the Bulldogs posted an
abysmal 1-10 record. After this season, gray pants would not be worn again until 2012; gray pants with maroon-white-maroon stripes would not be worn again until 2015.

Like in 1987, I have been told that white pants were worn against USM, Auburn, and Florida in 1988.
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1987
1 Helmet, 2 Jerseys, 2 Pants, 2 Combinations

I have been told that white pants were re-introduced and worn in some games in 1987. In old photos, it is hard to tell the difference between silver and white pants. Personally, I was not alive in 1987, so I am going off of accounts from people who were; they have said that white pants were worn against USM, LSU, and Ole Miss in 1987.
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1986
1 Helmet, 2 Jerseys, 1 pair of Pants, 2 Combinations

The 86 uniforms added an updated interlocking “MSU” logo to the helmets and introduced silver/gray to the color scheme.  Stripes were added on the helmets and jersey sleeve, and silver pants with maroon-white-maroon stripes were worn exclusively.
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1985
1 Helmet, 2 Jerseys, 2 Pants, 3 Combinations

In the second and final year of the shoulder stripe uniforms, the two combinations from 1984 were worn again, along with a third combination, all maroon, which was worn in four mid-season home games.


It was the first time all maroon had been worn since the early 1950s; all maroon would not be worn again until 1995. Maroon Pants would not be worn again until the Peach Bowl following the 1992 season.
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1984
1 Helmet, 2 Jerseys, 2 Pants, 2 Combinations

In 1984, the Bulldogs removed the stripes on the pants but added stripes on the shoulders, similar to those Texas A&M wore under Coach Emory Bellard.  Maroon pants, being worn for the first time since 1953, were worn 
exclusively on the road.
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1983
1 Helmet, 2 Jerseys, 2 Pants, 2 Combinations

The final season of the Bond-era was also the final season of the 1979 uniform set.
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1982
1 Helmet, 2 Jerseys, 2 Pants, 2 Combinations

1982 was the fourth season of the 1979 uniform set; the same two combinations were worn throughout the season.
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1981
1 Helmet, 2 Jerseys, 2 Pants, 2 Combinations

1981 was the third season of the 1979 uniform set; Maroon over White was worn in the 1981 Hall of Fame Classic victory over Kansas.
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1980
1 Helmet, 2 Jerseys, 2 Pants, 2 Combinations

1980 was the second season for the uniform set featuring a maroon helmet with an interlocking "MSU", plain maroon and white jerseys, and white pants with double maroon stripes. Maroon over White was worn in the historical 6-3 win over Alabama; all White was worn in the 1980 Sun Bowl vs Nebraska.
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