These are the 20 best mascots in college sports. Who are your favorite mascots?
20. Nebraska
Sep 14, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers mascot Herbie Husker rides around the field between the first and second quarter against the Northern Iowa Panthers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
Herbie Husker
19. Syracuse
Nov 18, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Syracuse Orange mascot Otto the Orange on the sideline against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second half at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Otto the Orange
18. University of Miami
Dec 28, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes mascot Sebastian the Ibis entertains the fans during the Pop Tarts bowl against the Iowa State Cyclones at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Sebastian the Ibis
17. Central Florida
Nov 26, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; The Central Florida Knights mascot Knitro entertains the crowd during the second quarter of a football game against the South Florida Bulls at Bright House Networks Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Knitro
16. USC
Sep 2, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern Calfiornia Trojans white horse mascot Traveler with female rider Dana Kanstu during the game against the Nevada Wolf Pack United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Traveler
15. Alabama
Mar 27, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide mascot Big Al performs during an East Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Big Al
14. Arizona State
Jan 1, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils mascot Sparky the Sun Devil during the second half of the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Sparky
13. Virginia Tech
Mar 11, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies mascot during the first half against the California Golden Bears at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Hokie
12. Penn State
Feb 4, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; The Penn State Nittany Lions mascot entertains the crowd during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-Imagn Images
Nittany Lion
11. Oklahoma
Sep 5, 2009; Arlington, TX, USA; Boomer Schooner takes the field before the game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the BYU Cougars at Cowboys Stadium. The Cougars beat the Sooners 14-13. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Boomer Schooner
10. Colorado
Nov 29, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes mascot Ralphie is run onto the field before the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Ralphie the Buffalo
9. University of Florida
Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; The Florida Gators mascot perform against the Auburn Tigers during the first half in the semifinals of the men’s Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Gator
8. Wake Forest
Mar 13, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons mascot during the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Demon Deacon
7. Florida State
Dec 30, 2023; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles mascot Chief Osceola and Renegade take the field before the game in the 2023 Orange Bowl against the Georgia Bulldogs at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Chief Osceola
6. West Virginia
Jan 7, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; The West Virginia Mountaineers mascot performs during the first half against the Arizona Wildcats at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images
Mountaineer
5. Michigan State
Mar 23, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Michigan State Spartans mascot “Sparty” performs in the first half against the New Mexico Lobos during the NCAA Tournament Second Round at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Sparty
4. LSU
Mar 8, 2025; Greenville, SC, USA; LSU Lady Tigers mascot Mike the Tiger during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Mike the Tiger
3. Oregon
Mar 21, 2025; Seattle, WA, USA; The Oregon Ducks mascot performs against the Liberty Flames during the second half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
Oregon “Donald” Duck
2. Wisconsin
Oct 12, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Wisconsin Badgers mascot, Bucky Badger, wears a chess head hat during the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Bucky Badger
1. Notre Dame
Jan 19, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; The Notre Dame Fighting Irish leprechaun mascot at the College Football Playoff Fan Central at the Georgia World Congress Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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