See where 4 Alabama universities ranked on list of ‘Sexiest Mascots in College Football.’ For real.
We’re pretty sure “sexy” isn’t the right adjective for any costumed college football mascot, but this pollster went there so we might as well weigh in. In a list called “Hotties Deserving a Heisman: The Sexiest Mascots in College Football,” the site BetUS ranked 149 Division I mascots from varying conferences. (Some colleges have more than one mascot on the list.)
We felt a few well-known mascots for Alabama teams got a raw deal, although two from the University of South Alabama Jaguars – male and female – made the Top 10. They do make an adorable couple and we’re sure they’ll feel totally honored.
“It’s time the mascots step away from the sidelines and into the spotlight,” wrote BetUS, a football betting site. “…we’ve determined which one deserves the Heisman of Hotness in college football.”
The criteria for sexiest mascot included appearance, personality, confidence and presence. “Just like coaches scouting players, we used a recruitment-style approach to evaluate mascots,” BetUS wrote. “Factoring in personality traits, the Mascot Golden Ratio using color theory, search volume, and social following, we uncovered what really makes a mascot stand out.”
Below is the list of the Top 10 “Hotties for Heisman,” plus the rankings of the four Alabama colleges on the list. Let us know what you think of these highly unscientific rankings by emailing kkazek@al.com.
- Cocky, South Carolina Gamecocks
- Miss Pawla, South Alabama Jaguars
- SouthPaw, South Alabama Jaguars
- Scarlet, Arkansas State Red Wolves
- Raider Red, Texas Tech Raiders
- Howl, Arkansas State Red Wolves
- The Bearcat, Cincinnati Bearcats
- Louie the Cardinal, Louisville Cardinals
- Hairy Dawg, Georgia Bulldogs
- Victor E. Huskie, Northern Illinois Huskies
Other Alabama mascots on the list:
The University of Alabama mascot Big Al on the sidelines in 2019. He was named No. 16 on a list of “Hotties Deserving a Heisman: The Sexiest Mascots in College Football.”AL.com File Photo
No. 16: Big Al, University of Alabama Crimson Tide. This beloved elephant mascot has been nominated twice to the Mascot Hall of Fame, in 2024 and 2025. He makes numerous appearances each year at charitable and university events, as well as entertaining fans on the sidelines.
Aubie at the Tiger Walk before a game at Auburn University in 2022. Aubie was named No. 88 on a list of “Hotties Deserving a Heisman: The Sexiest Mascots in College Football.”Kelly Kazek
No. 88: Aubie the Tiger, Auburn University Tigers. The charming tiger in the No. 01 jersey has won 11 national mascot championships, been named the 2014 Capital One Mascot of the Year and was in the inaugural class of the Mascot Hall of Fame in 2006.
Blaze the Dragon at UAB Fan Day in 2012. He was listed No. 131 on a list of “Hotties Deserving a Heisman: The Sexiest Mascots in College Football.”Birmingham News
No. 131: Blaze the Dragon, University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers. Blaze is an adorable blue dragon whose face can be seen on spirit merchandise, signage and even buses around Birmingham since he became mascot in 1995. Check out the full list here.
