Alabama, Tennessee embrace rivalry with traditional uniforms this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:18 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Alabama and Tennessee are set to highlight their college football rivalry by wearing their traditional colors during their matchup in Knoxville this season. Alabama will don their crimson jerseys, while Tennessee will wear their home shades as part of the celebrated intersection of their historic rivalry, known as the Third Saturday in October. Amidst ongoing discussions about the physicality of play, Alabama's staff emphasizes improvements in their offensive line, with new center Racin Delgatty noting a commitment to a more aggressive style under Coach Klemm. The Crimson Tide also sees continued recognition with six players named to the 2026 preseason coaches All-SEC squad, showcasing the team's ambitions ahead of the season.
- •Alabama to wear crimson in Knoxville this season
- •Tennessee will don their home colors
- •Racin Delgatty speaks on offensive line improvements
- •Six Crimson Tide players named preseason All-SEC
- •Rivalry known as the Third Saturday in October
- 11:18 AMYahoo Sports — Jumbo Package: Alabama, Tennessee return some color to the rivalry
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