The Tennessee Volunteers have unveiled their brand new smokey grey jerseys, which will make their debut during the 2026 season. The program posted the new jerseys on its X account, honoring General Neyland, with a striking design that features a black base with orange numbers.
The new uniforms also sport the Neyland patch, the SEC logo, and an adidas logo. One notable feature is the absence of the traditional "T" on the helmet. The smokey grey jerseys are an evolution of the different uniforms the Vols have worn over the past few seasons.
The Volunteers will wear the new smokey grey jerseys for their home games in the 2026 season, including the matchup against the Furman Paladins on September 5. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET on the SEC Network. The Vols will be looking to make a strong start to the season in front of their home crowd.
In other news, the Volunteers will be wearing their orange jerseys for their matchups against the Alabama Crimson Tide in 2026 and 2027. The Tide will be donning their iconic crimson jerseys for the games. This will be the first time since 1970 that both teams have worn their home jerseys in the same game.
The announcement of the Volunteers' new jerseys comes after the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Vols revealed that they would be wearing their home jerseys for their upcoming matchups. The Volunteers' new jerseys are a fresh addition to their already rich football tradition.
The 2026 season is shaping up to be an exciting one for the Volunteers, with the new jerseys set to make their debut and the team looking to make a strong start to the season. The Volunteers will be hoping to build on their success in the 2025 season and make a push for the top of the SEC standings.
Source: Yahoo Sports