Tennessee, Alabama to wear traditional jerseys in upcoming rivalry games
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 6:33 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Tennessee and Alabama announced they will wear their classic orange and crimson jerseys during their rivalry game on October 17, 2026, at Neyland Stadium. This marks the first time since 1970 that both teams will don their usual colors. The Vols are also set to wear orange at Bryant-Denny Stadium in the follow-up game in 2027. The return to tradition aims to enhance the fan experience for what is considered one of college football's most notable rivalries. Both athletic directors expressed enthusiasm for restoring this icon of the series, which has continued annually since 1928, barring a year due to World War II.
- •Rivalry game is scheduled for October 17, 2026.
- •Tennessee last wore orange against Alabama in 1970.
- •Both teams will wear traditional colors in 2026 and 2027.
- •The 2026 game will be the 109th meeting between the teams.
- •Series has been played continuously since 1928, except for 1943.
- 6:33 PMYahoo Sports — Alabama, Tennessee reviving historic uniform matchup for 'Third Saturday in October'
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Tennessee vs Alabama football game bringing back orange, crimson jerseys
"Tennessee and Alabama will wear orange and crimson jerseys, respectively, in their “Third Saturday in October” rivalry game for first time since 1970.
"Alabama and Tennessee football are reviving their tradition of both teams wearing home uniforms for their rivalry game this season and beyond.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 6:33 PMAlabama, Tennessee reviving historic uniform matchup for 'Third Saturday in October'
Alabama and Tennessee football are reviving their tradition of both teams wearing home uniforms for their rivalry game this season and beyond.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 6:00 PMTennessee vs Alabama football game bringing back orange, crimson jerseys
Tennessee and Alabama will wear orange and crimson jerseys, respectively, in their “Third Saturday in October” rivalry game for first time since 1970.
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