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Tennessee reveals Smokey Grey uniforms for 2026 season honoring Neyland

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 2:05 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Tennessee reveals Smokey Grey uniforms for 2026 season honoring Neyland

Summary

Tennessee football unveiled its 2026 Smokey Grey alternate uniforms on August 20, honoring the legacy of former coach Gen. Robert Neyland. The release included a video featuring linebacker Arion Carter and several artifacts from Neyland's career. The new design incorporates historical elements from Neyland's time, including a special helmet design and unique patches. This is the fifth version of the Smokey Grey uniforms, now in partnership with Adidas after Nike previously produced them from 2022 to 2025. Additional details and photos are expected later today.

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Status Watch

•Unveiling took place on August 20, 2026.
•Uniforms honor Gen. Robert Neyland's coaching career.
•This is the fifth edition of Smokey Grey uniforms.
•Design elements include Neyland's signature and historical artifacts.
•Adidas now handles the uniform design after Nike.

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Tennessee's 2026 Adidas Smokey Grey football uniforms pay tribute to Gen. Robert Neyland, the Vols' iconic coach. Here's a look at them.
— Yahoo Sports