The NFL may have a “slightly” better on-field product than college football, but where college football has the pros beat is in the mascot department.
Seriously, just looking at a list of NFL mascots, I didn’t even know half of them existed. Even the top ones are pretty much just meh.
For anyone who played the NCAA Football games (mascot mode baby!), you know that mascots are some of the best parts of college football. They are one of the most recognizable part of a University’s brand. They appear in commercials and entertain the fans on the sideline. They are an integral part to the experience.
While the Big Ten may be a premier conference for football, there’s some downright wacky mascots. It’s nice that there aren’t 12 wildcats, but there’s definitely some very unique mascots we’ll say.
With the introduction of four new former Pac-12 teams to the mix in 2024, it’s time to reevaluate the Big Ten’s mascot rankings!