How helmet decals tell the story of Michigan and Ohio State
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The Buckeyes and Wolverines are two of 13 FBS teams that currently use helmet decals, but with different philosophies. This is the story of the history, application and operation of this shared but disparate tradition.
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Alternates – The Ohio State Uniform Database
How helmet decals tell the story of Ohio State and Michigan
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Desert Cactus The Ohio State University Sticker OSU
Michigan football helmets will feature new sticker for 2023 season
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Michigan appears to be using helmet stickers in fall camp : r/CFB
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Which Ohio State football players earned their Buckeyes leaves
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Behind the scenes as Michigan's equipment staff keeps football
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Ohio State vs. Michigan: Who has the better helmet?
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ESPN College Football on X: Ohio State and Michigan are two of 13
Helmet sticker - Wikipedia
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Ranking the Big Ten helmets from worst to first – Buckeyes Wire
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Buckeye stickers a tradition 40 years in the making - ESPN
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Past Buckeye helmets Ohio state buckeyes football, Ohio state
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Changes to Michigan football's helmet through the years