Latest round of crowdsourced innovation competition offers up to $100,000 to advance helmet technology and player protection SAN FRANCISCO — Feb. 6, 2026 — Today, at the Bay Area Host Committee (BAHC) ...

As fears over CTE grow, helmet makers are rethinking how much protection is too much. One startup says lighter could actually be safer.

Which football helmets should I buy? It’s what a Virginia Tech athletics equipment manager asked Stefan Duma, a faculty member at the university’s department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics, ...

On February 6, the NFL announced the next round in the HealthTECH Challenge series, which is a “series of innovation challenges intended to deepen understanding of and advance solutions in the areas ...

The Big Ten is home to some of college football's true blueblood programs and some of the most traditional uniforms and helmets. From storied programs like Penn State, Michigan, and Ohio State and ...

Cleveland Browns helmet history features the unrealized CB logo, 1960’s unique brown stripes, alternate white and brown helmets, and the nostalgia-driven white face mask—each design twist celebrates ...

The Cleveland Browns’ helmet history reflects grit, tradition, and evolution. From leather caps to the iconic orange shell, each era tells a story of pride and identity. This journey honors legends, ...

The visual identity of a football team is the helmet. Some college teams have had traditional iconic helmets that stand the test of time. Some do not.