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Alabama and Tennessee football rivalry

Overview

The 2026 Alabama and Tennessee college football rivalry game is set to feature a return to traditional uniform aesthetics, with both teams expected to wear their classic home jerseys for the first time since the 1970s. This agreement for traditional looks reportedly extends through 2027.

Key players noted for the matchup include Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell and running back Trae'shawn Brown, alongside Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon and running back DeSean Bishop.

The game is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, and will be broadcast live on ABC.

Entities

Alabama Crimson Tide · Tennessee Volunteers · ESPN · Kalen DeBoer · ABC

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Alabama vs. Tennessee 2026 rivalry game broadcast details

    The Alabama Crimson Tide face the Tennessee Volunteers in an SEC rivalry game on October 17, 2026, airing live on ABC and available via several streaming services.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Alabama and Tennessee to revive traditional uniform look for rivalry game

    Alabama and Tennessee will revive a decades-old tradition by wearing their classic home jerseys during their upcoming rivalry game, a visual change expected to continue through 2027.

Sources

heavy.com · hollywoodreporter.com · sheknows.com · tuscaloosathread.com