Oklahoma has “UNITY” on their jerseys because the school created special “Unity” uniforms to send a message of togetherness and to honor former running back Prentice Gautt, the first Black scholarship football player at OU.

What the “Unity” jerseys are

  • The “Unity” uniforms are an alternate Oklahoma design in a dark gray (anthracite) with crimson accents, worn by OU teams in select games since 2022.
  • Instead of player names, every jersey has the word UNITY across the back, with “TOGETHER” sewn on the front collar to reinforce the theme.

Why Oklahoma chose “Unity”

  • A group of OU student‑athletes helped design the uniforms to highlight the importance of building relationships and coming together for a better society.
  • The word “Unity” was chosen to represent team togetherness, campus inclusion, and a broader social message that goes beyond just football.

Honoring Prentice Gautt

  • The uniforms specifically honor Prentice Gautt, who broke a major barrier as Oklahoma’s first Black scholarship football player.
  • By linking the “Unity” theme to Gautt, OU connects its current teams to a history of courage, integration, and leadership in the program’s past.

When they wear them

  • Oklahoma debuted the “Unity” uniforms in 2022 against Kansas and has typically worn them once per season in a high‑profile game.
  • The look has become a small tradition; fans now watch for which big matchup will get the special “Unity” treatment each year.

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