Houston debuts 'Gridiron Galaxy' helmets for UCF matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 1:32 AM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Houston debuts 'Gridiron Galaxy' helmets for UCF matchup

Summary

Houston will unveil its new ‘Gridiron Galaxy’ helmets during the upcoming game against UCF on October 3, 2026. The collection features ten helmets hand-painted to represent the eight planets, the Sun, and Pluto, emphasizing Houston's ties to space exploration. Houston head coach Willie Fritz highlighted the city’s connection to NASA in his team's preparations and interactions with UCF, which has themed itself as 'Space U'. This game is set to kick off at 12 p.m. ET at TDECU Stadium in Houston and will be broadcast on ESPN2.

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Key Details

•Houston to showcase 10 unique helmets against UCF.
•Helmets represent planets and dwarf planet Pluto.
•Game kicks off at 12 p.m. ET at TDECU Stadium.
•UCF has branded itself as 'Space U' since 2017.
•Houston aims to maintain its winning edge from last season.

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1:32 AMYahoo Sports — Houston unveils “Gridiron Galaxy” helmets, with 10 different variations, for UCF game

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The Space Race is on. While Houston and UCF is not an official rivalry, it’s certainly heading in that direction. UCF has branded itself as “Space U” since 2017, famously hosting an annual Space Game in Orlando. Last November, Houston became the first team to spoil UCF’s perfect Space Game record, escaping Orlando with a […]
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