Alabama Won't Face Punishment for Wearing Home Jerseys Against Tennessee
The Alabama Crimson Tide won't be punished for wearing colored jerseys against Tennessee in Neyland Stadium in October.
On Wednesday, Alabama and Tennessee announced they would both wear their home uniform combinations in their game on October 17th. The NCAA permits a visiting team to avoid punishment if they wear a contrasting color jersey and the home team dons a colored jersey, provided both teams' colors are agreed upon in writing by the home team and sanctioned by the conference of the home team.
Alabama was not at risk of receiving any penalties as Tennessee had agreed to wear colored jerseys, according to a Tennessee source. The SEC supported this decision to bring back a long-lost tradition at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee's athletics director Danny White expressed gratitude for Alabama's willingness to participate in wearing colored jerseys for this annual rivalry. Alabama has won the majority of games in their storied rivalry, with a record of 61-39-8.
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