Chris Del Conte says no to alternate jersey colors for Texas football

University of Texas vice president and athletics director Chris Del Conte gave an end-all answer to fans asking for alternate jerseys. According to Del Conte, as long as he’s in control of the school’s programs there will only be burnt orange and white on the football field.

Texas has no plans for alternate jerseys

As programs around the nation continually drum up fan and player interest with new jersey reveals and color combinations for game day — Texas is apparently standing pat on their traditional color scheme. Del Conte, who has helmed Texas’ athletics department since 2017, dropped his proclamation when asked about the possibility of the Longhorns wearing any alternate football uniforms.

“No,” answered Del Conte directly, according to On3’s Joe Cook. “As long as I’m working for you and I’m working at the University of Texas… there’s two colors, burnt orange and white.”

There’s definitely something to be said for tradition and maintaining the legacy of the Longhorns program, although plenty of fans will be disheartened to hear that it could be a long time — if at all — before they see a new uniform look for their team on the football field.

Chris Del Conte explains early move date to SEC

Del Conte also spoke on Monday about the upcoming conference shift for the Longhorns, and indicated that the decision to leave in 2024 instead of 2025 was made based on all factors involved. If the contracts had played out, Texas would be staying in the Big 12 until the 2025 football season. However, for the low price of $50 million, Del Conte has the Longhorns heading to the SEC in 2024. Oklahoma will add another $50 million to bring the total to nine figures to begin a new era of college football.

Del Conte seemingly wanted some alignment with others across the country while transitioning to the SEC.

“2024 made the most sense,” Del Conte said during his Virtual Town Hall meeting on Monday. “USC, UCLA going to the Big Ten, the playoff expanding to 12, and us being able to join at the same time was the right time.”