Note: all “honorary mentions” here are either the ones that I mulled over for a while to compare it to the ones that ended up being the favorites (aka close second places), or that I like them even better than the “favorites”, but they’re not being used as primary logos

Best Wildcat: Abilene Christian https://acusports.com/index.aspx Unlike most wildcats who are just snarling angrily, this one seems to be straight going for its prey’s throat. I love it

Best Panther: Davenport https://dupanthers.com —Nothing really special about this one, but its expression is so dramatic that it actually looks pretty badass

Best Tiger: Idaho State https://isubengals.com (Honorary mention: Edward Waters https://ewutigerpride.com)

Best Lion: Southeastern Louisiana https://lionsports.net/index.aspx

Best Bear: Bob Jones https://www.bjubruins.com (Honorary mention: Northern Colorado https://uncbears.com)

Best Cardinal: Saginaw Valley State https://www.svsucardinals.com/landing/index —Literally just compare it to Catholic’s (https://catholicathletics.com ) or St. John Fisher’s (https://sjfathletics.com ) logo you’ll see how good this one is—it’s basically a evolved, or gigachad version of those two, whatever you call it. Also in stark contrast to the cartoonish vibes of the Louisville one, it actually looks awe-inspiring (Honorary mention: Incarnate Word https://uiwcardinals.com)

Best Eagle: Post https://posteagles.com/index.aspx —Looks like the evolved version of FGCU’s logo (https://fgcuathletics.com/index.aspx), angry and burning

Best Hawk: Maryland-Eastern Shore https://easternshorehawks.com —The wingspan looks majestic. Great new logo

Best Falcon: Wisconsin-River Falls https://uwrfsports.com

Best Hornet: Allen https://auyellowjackets.com —The bee has the physique of a gigachad

Best Horse: Alabama-Huntsville https://uahchargers.com —Love the white-colored wave-like mane of the horse

Best Knight: Middle Georgia State https://mgaknights.com/index.aspx —Very rare to see a full body depiction of both the rider and the mount these days. I think it works out great

Best Ram: Blue Mountain https://bmcusports.com (Honorary mention: the new secondary logo of Rhode Island)

Best Bull: Alfred State https://www.alfredstateathletics.com/landing/index (Honorary mention: Nebraska-Omaha and Utah State’s secondary logos)

Best Buffalo: Dixie State https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/681453362016/Dixie_State_Trailblazers/2016/Primary_Logo—The white buffalo is pretty cool, fuck the rebrand for removing it and among other things, I’ll forever refer the school as Dixie State

Best Bulldog: Union (TN) https://uuathletics.com (Honorary mention: Georgia’s secondary logo, too bad that they’re mostly using a ripoff Green Bay Packers logo)

Best Wolf: Nevada https://nevadawolfpack.com/index.aspx

Best Greek Warrior (Spartans, Trojans, etc.): Taylor https://www.taylortrojans.com/landing/index—Love the metal feel. Great new logo

Best Roman Warrior (Warriors, Centurions, etc.): East Stroudsburg https://esuwarriors.com (Honorary mention: Appalachian Bible https://abc.edu/undergraduate/student-life/athletics/)

Best Viking: Western Washington https://wwuvikings.com —Love the long horns and the lightning “W” on the helmet

Best Pirate: New Orleans https://unoprivateers.com (Honorary mention: ETSU’s pirate head logo, too bad it seems that it’s not the primary logo)

What are you all’s favorites for each?