Alabama-Tennessee Rivalry Announces Major Change
Summary
The college football rivalry game between Alabama and Tennessee, known as the Third Saturday in October, will feature both teams wearing their home jerseys in 2026 and 2027. This will be the first time in over 50 years that both teams wear home colors in these matchups, restoring a tradition that last occurred in 1967.Key Facts
- Alabama and Tennessee will both wear their home jerseys in the 2026 game in Knoxville and the 2027 game in Tuscaloosa.
- The last time this happened was 56 years ago, in 1967, during a game in Knoxville.
- Tennessee has never worn its orange jerseys in Tuscaloosa before, partly because games often took place in Birmingham.
- The rivalry has been played almost every year since 1928, except 1943 due to World War II.
- Alabama leads the rivalry with 61 wins, Tennessee has 39, and there have been 8 ties.
- The 2026 game will be the 109th meeting between the two teams.
- Athletic directors and school leaders from both universities and the Southeastern Conference supported bringing back the home jersey tradition.
- Coaches and officials say this change adds to the special history and excitement of the rivalry.
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