MTSU football honors Dolly Parton with jersey patch at home opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The MTSU football team will wear a special jersey patch to honor Dolly Parton during their home opener against Murray State on September 5, 2026. The patch, featuring Parton's signature and lifespan, was announced by the school on August 28, following her recent passing. Athletic director Chris Massaro expressed pride in the tribute and noted that the first jersey worn during the game will be donated to the Center for Popular Music. The chosen game date, September 5, coincidentally aligns with one of Parton's iconic songs, '9 to 5.'
- •MTSU football will wear a jersey patch for Dolly Parton.
- •The home opener is scheduled for September 5, 2026.
- •The patch includes Parton's signature and lifespan, 1946-2026.
- •The first jersey worn will be donated to the Center for Popular Music.
- •The game date coincides with Parton's famous song '9 to 5.'
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — MTSU football to wear jersey patch in honor of legendary entertainer Dolly Parton
"The MTSU football team will wear a special jersey patch in honor of Dolly Parton in home opener against Murray State on Sept. 5.
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