USC briefly went to chrome helmets in 2014 and 2015 before returning to the classic look. According to helmethistory.com, the Trojans logo first appeared on football helmets during the 1972 season.

Ex-MIT linebacker Kodiak Brush helps design the Apache helmet, earning the highest safety rating ever from Virginia Tech.

Football helmets have come a long way since the days of the leatherheads, but there's obviously still some work to be done ...

Football is back, and with all the hard hits and tough tackles come renewed concerns about safety. Every NFL player is required to wear a helmet, but the helmets of today are a far cry from the ...