American Athletic Conference Logo History – Alternate Logo

The American athletic conference logo has evolved through several variations, including the bold AAC Alternate logo used across many American Athletic teams. Each version highlights a strong visual identity built around clean lines and confident lettering. These updates helped the conference maintain a modern presence while supporting every team’s look across different formats and media.
American Athletic Conference Logo History - Alternate Logo
Charlotte 49ers Alternate Logo 2020 - Present

Charlotte 49ers

A large number "9" with a pick axe silhouette and "ers" next to the number.

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East Carolina Pirates Alternate Logo 2014 - Present

East Carolina Pirates

A pirate with a black eye patch, a yellow bandana, and a purple with black and yellow trim pirate's hat.

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Florida Atlantic Owls Alternate Logo 2015 - Present

Florida Atlantic Owls

The state of Florida in blue with white and red trim and wordmark angled "ATLANTIC" in white.

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Memphis Tigers Alternate Logo 2021 - Present

Memphis Tigers

A blue, white and grey tiger's head.

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North Texas Mean Green Alternate Logo 2005 - Present

North Texas Mean Green

A green attacking eagle.

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Rice Owls Alternate Logo 2017 - Present

Rice Owls

A full-bodied owl attaching next to a wordmark "RICE OWLS" in blue and white.

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South Florida Bulls Alternate Logo 2011 - 2022

South Florida Bulls

A green, gold and black bull with initials "USF" in green with white trim on a gold and black shield.

The shades of green and gold changed.

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Temple Owls Alternate Logo 2025 - Present

Temple Owls

A white owl head within a cherry with white trim, diamond with a wordmark below "TEMPLE OWLS" in cherry.

The typography was changed to a simple sans-serif type.

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Tulane Green Wave Alternate Logo 2017 - Present

Tulane Green Wave

Called the "Angry Wave" is a green wave with a white head and holding a white with black megaphone with the wordmark "TULANE" in black.

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Tulsa Golden Hurricane Alternate Logo 2021 - Present

Tulsa Golden Hurricane

A red and black hurricane warning flags.

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UAB Blazers Alternate Logo 2025 - Present

UAB Blazers

The letter "B" in gold with green outline.

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UTSA Roadrunners Alternate Logo 2022 - Present

UTSA Roadrunners

A blue, orange, and white side view of a roadrunner's head above the initials "UTSA" in streaking white with blue highlights and "ROADRUNNERS" in blue on an orange banner.

Former primary logo.

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Wichita State Shockers Alternate Logo 2011 - Present

Wichita State Shockers

Custom letter "W" in yellow with black outline.

A thicker black outline from the previous logo.

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American Athletic Conference Logo History

The AAC Alternate logo offers a flexible branding option that strengthens recognition across broadcast graphics, uniforms and digital layouts. Its design supports the core features of the American athletic conference logo while giving American Athletic teams an additional element that works well in secondary placements. To explore more details, visit the American Athletic Conference Wikipedia page. You can also review the league’s lettering style on the AAC Wordmark Logo page.

Secondary variations of the AAC Alternate logo maintain the conference’s sharp, structured identity. These designs often highlight the “A” mark or simplified shapes that align with the main American athletic conference logo. Their balanced layout allows American Athletic teams to use them for patches, merchandise and promotional graphics with consistent visual impact.

Additional versions of the AAC Alternate logo help extend the conference’s branding while preserving tradition. Small enhancements in spacing and line weight support strong readability in both print and digital use. This approach ensures the alternate marks work seamlessly with the primary American athletic conference logo, giving American Athletic teams reliable branding tools for every setting.