LAKE CHARLES, La. — The University of Central Arkansas unveiled its new helmet design for the 2013 football season on Wednesday at the 2013 Southland Conference Football Media Day at the L'auberge Du Lac Resort in Lake Charles, La. 



With the school's newly-signed agreement with adidas, the Bears will be introducing new uniforms this season. As part of the new look the team will wear dark matte gray helmets with a single purple stripe, replacing the silver helmets that featured a large purple stripe and two black stripes. The helmets will retain the same logo with the UCA lettering arched over the bear head.

The Bears open the 2013 season on Thursday, Aug. 29 againt Incarnate Word. An announcement on new uniforms will be made in the coming weeks.