Blue Mountain State Costume
Channel your inner Mountain Goat with the ultimate college football look.
Step onto the field (or into the party) as a member of the BMS Mountain Goats from the hit comedy series Blue Mountain State. Most fans choose to dress as quarterback Alex Moran (#7) or linebacker Thad Castle (#54). The look consists of a classic blue and yellow college football jersey, athletic pants or pads, and standard football accessories.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $30–90
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What you need for a Blue Mountain State costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Blue Mountain State costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Blue Mountain State Jersey
A blue football jersey with yellow and white shoulder stripes, featuring the number 7 (Moran) or 54 (Castle) printed on the front and back.
DIY: Use a plain blue athletic jersey and apply yellow and white fabric paint or iron-on numbers.
White Football Pants
White athletic pants, cropped below the knee, ideally with integrated thigh and knee pads.
DIY: Wear white athletic shorts or white sweatpants rolled up to the shins.
Eye Black
Black grease paint applied in thick stripes under both eyes.
DIY: Use black Halloween face paint or dark eyeliner.
Athletic Socks and Cleats
White mid-calf athletic socks paired with black and white football cleats or athletic sneakers.
DIY: Any pair of white crew socks and running shoes you already own.
Football Helmet or Prop Football
A blue football helmet with a white face mask and a goat logo, or a standard brown leather football to carry.
DIY: Carry a standard American football under your arm as an easy, lightweight prop.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Blue Mountain State costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white football pants or athletic shorts.
- 2
Pull on the white mid-calf crew socks and lace up your cleats or sneakers.
- 3
Slip on the Blue Mountain State #7 or #54 jersey over a plain white t-shirt or shoulder pads if you want a bulkier look.
- 4
Apply two thick horizontal swipes of eye black grease paint directly onto your cheekbones.
- 5
Tuck the football under your arm, or place the blue helmet on your head to complete the player look.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair messy and athletic, as if you just took off a helmet. No complex makeup is needed other than the signature black grease paint stripes under the eyes.
Blue Mountain State for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair a BMS football player with a BMS cheerleader wearing a blue and yellow pleated skirt outfit.
- group
- Gather a squad to represent Moran (#7), Thad (#54), and Sammy Cacciatore in the mascot costume.
- kids
- A youth-sized BMS jersey paired with simple white sweatpants and a toy football.
- Plus size
- Football jerseys offer a naturally loose, comfortable fit; size up for an oversized, authentic gridiron look.
- pet
- A small blue dog sweater customized with a yellow number 7 on the back.
Tips
- If you want the authentic broad-shouldered football player silhouette, wear cheap foam shoulder pads or a bulky sweatshirt under the jersey.
- Keep the eye black away from your eyes and wash it off with soap and warm water or makeup wipes at the end of the night.
- Carry a football as a prop—it gives you something to do with your hands in photos and instantly sells the athlete theme.
Blue Mountain State costume FAQ
- Which jersey numbers are the most popular for a BMS costume?
- The most popular numbers are #7 for quarterback Alex Moran and #54 for team captain Thad Castle.
- How can I make a DIY Blue Mountain State jersey?
- Start with a plain royal blue mesh jersey. Use yellow and white fabric paint or iron-on vinyl sheets to add the shoulder stripes and the numbers on the chest.
- What should I wear if I don't want to wear full football pads?
- Simply wear the jersey over a regular t-shirt paired with white athletic shorts or joggers for a comfortable, party-friendly version of the outfit.
Did you know? The fictional Blue Mountain State university mascot is the Mountain Goats, and the show's iconic blue and yellow colors pay homage to classic collegiate athletic programs.