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Alabama and Tennessee to Wear Home Jerseys in Rivalry
Alabama and Tennessee will both wear home jerseys for their Oct. 17 rivalry game, reviving a 1970s tradition.
In brief
Alabama and Tennessee will both wear home jerseys for their Oct. 17 rivalry game, reviving a 1970s tradition. Alabama and Tennessee will wear home jerseys for their Oct. 17 game, marking the first time since 1970 they've done so in their rivalry. Originally reported by SI.
Alabama and Tennessee Rivalry
Alabama and Tennessee will both wear home jerseys for their Oct. 17 game at Neyland Stadium, the first time since 1970.
Tennessee Athletic Director
Tennessee athletic director Danny White said they’re excited to restore one of college football’s most iconic traditions with both teams wearing home jerseys.
NCAA Uniform Rule
Until 2009, the NCAA mandated one team must wear white in matchups, a rule amended after the 2008 UCLA vs. USC game.
Ohio State vs. Michigan
Ohio State’s scarlet and Michigan’s blue uniforms would create a classic all-color matchup for their rivalry game.
Florida vs. Georgia
Florida and Georgia wore blue vs. red uniforms from 2014 to 2016 before shifting back to one team wearing white.
Clemson vs. South Carolina
Clemson and South Carolina have a historic rivalry with a shift from five straight wins to seven consecutive wins in recent years.
Texas vs. Texas A&M
Texas’s burnt orange and Texas A&M’s maroon uniforms would create a vibrant all-color matchup for their rivalry.
Florida State vs. Miami
Florida State’s garnet and gold versus Miami’s orange, green and white uniforms would create a prismatic all-color matchup.
Georgia vs. Georgia Tech
Georgia’s red and Georgia Tech’s gold uniforms would create a unique all-color matchup for their rivalry.
Duke vs. North Carolina
Duke’s deep navy and North Carolina’s powder blue uniforms would create a striking all-color matchup for their rivalry.
TCU vs. Baylor
TCU and Baylor’s uniforms would create a vibrant all-color matchup for their rivalry, with both teams competing in the College Football Playoff.
Oregon vs. Oregon State
Oregon and Oregon State will restart their rivalry in 2028 with green versus orange uniforms.
Ohio State vs. Michigan
Ohio State’s scarlet and Michigan’s blue uniforms would create a classic all-color matchup for their rivalry game.
Historical Context
The 1950 Snow Bowl featured a scarlet vs. blue matchup that made watching on TV a challenge due to black-and-white footage.
Future Rivalries
Nine college football rivalries are expected to wear all-color uniforms in upcoming matchups, including Alabama vs. Tennessee.
The one thing
Alabama and Tennessee will wear home jerseys for their Oct. 17 game, marking the first time since 1970 they've done so in their rivalry.
