The Third Saturday in October between Tennessee and Alabama football will feature both schools wearing home jerseys for the 2026 and 2027 games.
The Vols will host Alabama on Oct. 17 at Neyland Stadium. The Crimson Tide will host Tennessee in 2027 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
The two-year jersey agreement was made in conjunction with both administrations and head coaches, along with the Southeastern Conference.
"The Third Saturday in October stands alone in college football, and we are excited to restore one of its most iconic traditions as both teams wear their home jerseys," Tennessee vice chancellor and director of athletics Danny White said. "I'm grateful to Alabama AD Greg Byrne and his staff for their shared commitment
to bringing this experience back to the fans of one of the sport's greatest rivalries."
Sixth-year Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel also discussed the two schools wearing orange and crimson home jerseys during the next two seasons.
"The Third Saturday in October is special to our fans, players and VFLs, and bringing this tradition back adds another meaningful element to such a historic college football rivalry," Heupel said.
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