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Vols & Crimson Tide Don Home Colors First Time Since '70
17 Oct
Summary
- Tennessee and Alabama will wear home jerseys simultaneously for the first time since 1970.
- The 1970 game saw Tennessee shut out Alabama 24-0.
- A 2027 contest will feature orange jerseys at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
On Saturday, No. 14 Tennessee and No. 7 Alabama will clash in a game marked by a rare jersey tradition. It will be the first time since October 17, 1970, that both teams don their home colors simultaneously. Tennessee will wear orange, while Alabama will sport crimson.
This unique occurrence is a result of a two-year agreement between the two athletic departments. Fans can anticipate a historic sight at Neyland Stadium for this Week 7 SEC matchup. The game is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. EDT and will be broadcast on ABC.
Looking back, the last time these rivals met with both in home uniforms on October 17, 1970, Tennessee achieved a significant victory. The Volunteers shut out the Crimson Tide 24-0, marking their first shutout against Alabama since 1950. That 1970 Tennessee team, coached by Bill Battle, finished the season ranked No. 4 nationally after a Sugar Bowl win.
Further adding to future jersey traditions, the 2027 contest between these two programs is slated to be the first time Tennessee wears orange jerseys at Alabama's Bryant-Denny Stadium.
