Are live animals as college football mascots on their way out? A history of the practice

While live animal mascots continue to rile up crowded college football stadiums, questions and criticisms about ethics ...

College football mascots just as good at keeping their identities secret as firing up a crowd

Many college mascots are not permitted to reveal their identities until after their days of being a costumed performer have ...

Griff II, Drake University's live bulldog mascot, is retiring in 2026

Bulldog Griff II will retire as Drake University's live mascot at the end of academic year in May 2026. How to say goodbye.

Meet Griff III, a bulldog puppy and the next Drake University mascot

This English bulldog puppy will assume the role as Drake University's live mascot when Griff II retires at the end of the ...
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Georgia Southern's GUS named one of the Sexiest Mascots in College Football

THIS MORNING IN A NEW SOUTHERN ROUTES, WE'RE GOING BEYOND THE BEAK TO INTRODUCE YOU TO A BRAND NEW COLLEGE GRADUATE WHO ...

See where 4 Alabama universities ranked on list of ‘Sexiest Mascots in College Football.’ For real.

We’re not sure if “sexy” is the right adjective for any costumed college football mascot, but this pollster went there so we ...

Will live lion mascots return to UNA? University moves ahead with habitat changes

The future of live lion mascots at the University of North Alabama remains uncertain. In the meantime, the Florence school is making changes to its on-campus habitat. Construction crews began removing ...

Former college football mascots still beam with school pride long after they’ve hung up their suits

Former college football mascots may have hung up their suits, but they say school pride never goes away. (AP video: Mike ...