Tennessee, Alabama to wear home jerseys for rivalry games in 2026, 2027
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 6:23 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Tennessee and Alabama football will both don home jerseys during the Third Saturday in October games for 2026 and 2027. Tennessee hosts Alabama on October 17, 2026, at Neyland Stadium, while Alabama will host Tennessee in 2027 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. This decision comes from the athletic administrations and head coaches of both schools, with backing from the Southeastern Conference. Tennessee's athletics director, Danny White, expressed excitement about reintroducing this tradition, which is significant for fans and teams. Head coach Josh Heupel echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the historic nature of the rivalry.
- •Tennessee and Alabama will wear home jerseys in 2026 and 2027.
- •2026 game is scheduled for October 17 at Neyland Stadium.
- •2027 game will be at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa.
- •Decision made collaboratively by both teams and the SEC.
- •Danny White and Josh Heupel highlighted the rivalry's importance.
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