What’s in Target’s NCAA collection

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Target’s NCAA collection includes licensed apparel and accessories representing more than 50 schools.TargetTarget’s NCAA collection includes licensed apparel and accessories for fans of more than 50 schools, ranging from denim jackets and cardigans to bags, hats and loungewear. We reviewed the assortment and selected 11 items that reflect its range of styles and product categories; NBC Selected has not tested these products.

T-shirts and jerseys may be the most familiar forms of college football apparel, but the collection also includes pieces that can be worn or used beyond the stadium. Specific products, designs and team availability vary across the assortment.

Notable outerwearNCAA Texas Longhorns Women's Denim Jacket$undefined$89.99TargetLearn moreMore polished layerNCAA Alabama Crimson Tide Women's Cardigan$undefined$69.99TargetLearn moreSmaller everyday accessoryNCAA Florida Gators Silicone Apple Watch Band$undefined$39.99TargetLearn moreCold-weather optionNCAA Michigan Wolverines Fuzzy Socks$undefined$12.99TargetLearn moreSee 1 MoreWant more from NBC Selected? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter.

$89.99TargetWhat to knowSchool: Texas Longhorns | Category: Outerwear | Key details: Denim, pockets, embroidered graphics, corduroy collarWhat we likeEmbroidered team graphicsContrasting corduroy collarSomething to noteA more prominent team lookThis Texas Longhorns jacket is a more fashion-focused alternative to a standard team sweatshirt. Its embroidered graphics make the school affiliation obvious, while the corduroy collar and pockets give it the structure of everyday outerwear. Target also lists team denim jackets in light and dark washes.

$34.99TargetWhat to knowSchool: Auburn Tigers | Category: Tote bag | Key detail: “War Eagle” graphicWhat we likeSchool-specific sloganUsable beyond the stadiumSomething to noteThe branding is prominentThis Auburn Tigers tote features the school’s “War Eagle” battle cry across the front. The design is straightforward and visibly team-specific. The broader collection also includes picnic caddies, lunch coolers and other bags for a range of schools.

$29.99TargetWhat to knowSchool: Oklahoma Sooners | Category: Hair accessory | Key detail: Beaded team graphicsWhat we likeBeaded team designSmaller than full team apparelSomething to noteDecorative rather than subtleThis Oklahoma Sooners headband offers a way to wear team colors without choosing a jersey or logo-heavy top. Target also carries NCAA-themed headbands and hair bows for other schools.

$12.99TargetWhat to knowSchool: Michigan Wolverines | Category: Socks | Key detail: Fuzzy team designWhat we likeFuzzy constructionSuited to colder weatherSomething to noteShoes may cover graphicsThese fuzzy Michigan Wolverines socks are an option for watching from home or adding a small team detail on a colder game day. The collection also includes licensed crew and ruffle-trimmed socks.

$69.99TargetWhat to knowSchool: Alabama Crimson Tide | Category: Knitwear | Key details: “Bama” lettering, multiple team graphicsWhat we likeLayerable knit designMultiple school graphicsSomething to noteBusier than a solid cardiganThis Alabama Crimson Tide cardigan combines “Bama” lettering with several school graphics. It is a more structured alternative to a hoodie, though the design is still distinctly team-branded. Target lists similar cardigans for other schools.

$49.99TargetWhat to knowSchool: Georgia Bulldogs | Category: Pants | Key details: Black velour, team brandingWhat we likeNeutral black baseTeam-branded bottomSomething to noteVelour has a distinct finishThese Georgia Bulldogs pants provide an alternative to jeans or standard sweatpants. The black base is relatively neutral, while the school graphics keep the design team-specific. Other versions are available in black and navy for additional teams.

$64.99TargetWhat to knowSchool: Penn State Nittany Lions | Category: Joggers | Key detail: Champion team designWhat we likeFamiliar jogger silhouetteCoordinating top availableSomething to noteMatching piece sold separatelyThese Penn State joggers can work as casual game-day apparel or everyday loungewear. Target also offers a coordinating hooded sweatshirt and a charcoal crewneck.

$29.99TargetWhat to knowSchool: Ohio State Buckeyes | Category: Lounge pants | Key detail: Allover team printWhat we likeAllover team printDesigned for loungingSomething to noteThe pattern is not subtleThe repeated Buckeyes graphics make these lounge pants one of the more overtly team-branded options in the collection. The broader sleepwear assortment includes separate tops and bottoms, pajama sets and robes.

$19.99TargetWhat to knowSchool: Notre Dame Fighting Irish | Category: Hat | Key details: Structured crown, snapback closure, embroidered leprechaunWhat we likeEmbroidered mascotStructured snapback designSomething to noteLess relaxed than unstructuredThis multicolored Notre Dame snapback features the Fighting Irish leprechaun embroidered on the front. Target also carries baseball caps and cold-weather hats for other schools.

$59.99TargetWhat to knowSchool: Florida State Seminoles | Category: Polo | Key details: Long sleeves, colorblocked designWhat we likeCollared jersey alternativeLong-sleeve designSomething to noteBetter for cooler weatherThis Florida State polo is a more structured option than a sweatshirt or jersey. Its long sleeves make it better suited to cooler weather, and Target lists additional NCAA polo styles for other teams.

$39.99TargetWhat to knowSchool: Florida Gators | Category: Watch band | Key detail: Silicone team designWhat we likeSmall team detailSilicone constructionSomething to noteFor compatible Apple WatchesThis Florida Gators band adds school colors and branding to an accessory many people already wear. Target lists team-specific watch bands in silicone and leather; check the individual product page for available sizes and compatibility before ordering.

The women’s assortment includes outerwear, knitwear, pants, bags, hair accessories and socks. The styles available vary by school.

The men’s assortment includes joggers, lounge pants, hats, polos and watch bands, with both understated and logo-forward options.

The products in this story were selected from Target’s NCAA fan shop to represent the range of categories, schools and levels of team branding in the collection. NBC Selected did not test these products or evaluate their sizing, fit, fabric quality, durability or long-term performance. Product availability can change, and specific styles may not be offered for every school.

Start by deciding how visible you want the team branding to be. Smaller accessories, including the headband and watch band, add a more limited team detail, while the cardigan, denim jacket and allover-print lounge pants make the school graphics a central part of the look.

You should also check the individual product page for current sizes, materials, care instructions and return information. Because NBC Selected did not test these products, this story cannot assess how they fit or hold up over time.

Target says the collection represents more than 50 schools. The specific products available vary by team and category.

The supplied product information does not indicate that every style is available for every school. Search the broader category or your school’s name to see the current assortment.

No. This roundup is based on the assortment and product information available from Target; NBC Selected did not evaluate the products’ fit, quality, durability or performance.

No. Many of the pieces, including joggers, cardigans, totes and watch bands, can also be worn or used as everyday team apparel and accessories.

Chrissy Callahan reviewed Target’s NCAA assortment and selected products that reflect different categories, schools and levels of team branding. NBC Selected has not tested these products, and the descriptions in this story are based on retailer-provided information and the linked product pages.

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Chrissy CallahanChrissy Callahan is a freelance writer who specializes in a range of topics, including beauty, fashion, health, food, home, wellness, cleaning and more. Chrissy has experience covering sales events, including Amazon Prime Day, and has written everything from gift guides to expert-sourced product roundups and everything in between.

Her work has appeared in a range of media outlets, including Today.com, Self, Teen Vogue, StyleCaster and others. She also published her debut book, "The Paris Bath & Beauty Book", in 2016.