Ohio State breaking out scarlet alternate rivalry uniforms for Illinois

For the second time in as many weeks, Ohio State will be donning their rivalry alternate uniforms, the successor to what was formerly called "Pro Combat' uniforms. The Lantern TV first reported the news.

The Buckeyes last sported the look underneath the lights against Virginia Tech in a game OSU fans sorely wish they could have back. A week ago, the Buckeyes sported the white iteration of the jerseys; they'd also worn the home version against Penn State in 2013.

OSU wore the uniforms four times during the 2013 season, including the 2014 Orange Bowl loss vs. Clemson, the previously mentioned PSU game, in the Wisconsin game, and then a white iteration on the road against Michigan. The Buckeyes first debuted this version of the uniforms (albeit with minor tweaks) in the 2012 season-ending victory over Michigan to clinch a 12-0 season.

The Bucks are 8-2 in alternate uniforms, 4-2 in this particular home combination of the jerseys with accompanying chrome helmets.

Here's a better look at the uniforms the Buckeyes are expected to sport tonight:

Grid View

• The Nike mock ups.
• The promotional image we first saw on the official team store. / Nike
• A close up of the front of the uniforms / Nike
• The back of the uniforms. / Nike
• A distance view of the uniforms. / Nike
• A side profile emphasizing the under element. / Nike
• The cleats the team will be wearing. / Nike
• The helmet and gloves in action. / Nike
• The chrome helmets. / Nike
• A close up of the textures. / Nike
• The front of the helmets / The Ohio State University
• Side profile of the helmets. / The Ohio State University
• An angled profile of the helmets. / The Ohio State University
• Aerial view of the helmets. / The Ohio State University
• Close up view of the jerseys. / The Ohio State University
• Back view of the jerseys. / The Ohio State University
• A close up view of the pants. / The Ohio State University
• Close up view of the cleats. / The Ohio State University
• Overhead view of the cleats. / The Ohio State University
• Ohio State prepares to unveil their 2012 rivalry uniforms. / Tim Jessberger
• The stage where the uniforms were reavealed. / Tim jessberger
• A promotional graphic boasting that Ohio State is faster. / Tim Jessberger
• OUAB types lead pre-reveal games for the crowd / Tim Jessberger
• Former Ohio State football player Emeka Onyejekwe (aka Mekka Don) performs for the crowd / Tim Jessberger
• Ohio State's football captains (sans John Simon) take the stage. / Tim Jessberger
• Etienne Sabino, Garrett Goebel, and Zach Boren prep the crowd. / Ohio State's football captains take the stage. / Tim Jessberger
• Ohio State legends Orlando Pace and Keith Byars / Tim Jessberger
• The new uniforms revealed. / Tim Jessberger
• Ohio State's new helmets / Tim Jessberger
• More of the new unis. / Tim Jessberger
• The new Rivalry uniforms / Tim Jessberger
• A side view of the helmets. / Tim Jessberger
• A front facing shot. / Tim Jessberger
• The Ohio State legends with the uniforms. / Tim Jessberger