Fans share college-themed pumpkins for Halloween

Happy Halloween!

In the spirit of the holiday, fans and many colleges and universities took to social media to share their version of the time-honored tradition of carving a pumpkin. But, you won't see your average jack-o-lantern face on these pumpkins. They used this Halloween decoration to show off some team spirit. Some universities, like Alabama and Ohio State, even held pumpkin carving contests to share their fans’ talents.

So as you prepare to take part in your own favorite Halloween traditions, check out some of the best college-themed pumpkins:

Jimbo the Michigan pumpkin watching the Cubs! #cubs #umich @UMichAthletics @UMichFootball @CoachJim4UM pic.twitter.com/PRNjokPn2L

— Aubrey (@AubreyAtanasoff) October 31, 2016

The paw just looks so natural carved into the side of an orange pumpkin! #Clemson pic.twitter.com/pTaSJbtGjP

— Clemson University (@ClemsonUniv) October 26, 2016

My attempt at a #Louisville Pumpkin. #GoCards #UofL #CardsNation #PumpkinCarving @Scarlettaaaa pic.twitter.com/T5bbRtp27M

— Spooky Smitty (@BrennenSmith98) October 30, 2016

It's #NationalPumpkinDay!

Tweet us your best #DukePumpkin
We'll RT some of our favorites! pic.twitter.com/djlY6suwvs

— Duke Athletics (@Duke_ATHLETICS) October 26, 2016

#ThrowbackThursday to the perfect \\// pumpkin! https://t.co/JuyPkTLyH9 pic.twitter.com/XDtfQ8rcCE

— Villanova University (@VillanovaU) October 27, 2016