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Tennessee football to wear orange jerseys for Alabama matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 1:16 PM

Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Tennessee football to wear orange jerseys for Alabama matchup

Summary

Tennessee football will debut a color-on-color uniform combination against Alabama at Neyland Stadium on Oct. 17. The Vols will sport orange jerseys with white helmets and pants, while Alabama will wear its traditional crimson helmets and jerseys paired with white pants. This marks a historic clash, as it is the first color-on-color matchup between the two teams since 1970. Both teams are currently ranked, with No. 14 Tennessee at 5-1 and No. 7 Alabama also at 5-1. Tennessee's colors reflect a two-year agreement with Alabama and the SEC to wear home uniforms during this rivalry game in 2026 and 2027.

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By the Numbers

•Tennessee and Alabama clash at Neyland Stadium on Oct. 17.
•Both teams will wear their traditional home uniforms.
•Tennessee is 5-1 and ranked No. 14; Alabama is also 5-1 and ranked No. 7.
•The Vols have had success in their uniform combinations this season.
•This is the first color-on-color game between the rivals since 1970.

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1:16 PMYahoo Sports — Tennessee football announces uniform combination for Alabama game

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Tennessee football and Alabama will both wear their traditional home uniforms for a special color-on-color matchup at Neyland Stadium on Oct. 17.
— Yahoo Sports

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