Tennessee football will honor former Lady Vols’ women’s basketball head coach Pat Summitt on Saturday versus UConn.
The Vols will wear Summitt Blue accessories for a second time.
Summitt Blue accessories debuted in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Title IX. University of Tennessee athletics updated its brand standards and renamed the blue accent color historically associated with the Lady Vols to Summitt Blue.
Four teams (soccer, volleyball, women’s basketball, softball) debuted Summitt Blue uniforms during the 2022-23 academic year, part of the Summitt Legacy series.
PHOTOS: Pat Summitt through the years wearing blue
Tennessee football debuted Summitt Blue accessories versus UT Martin in 2022.
Quarterback Hendon Hooker completed 18-of-24 passing attempts for 276 yards and three touchdowns versus UT Martin.
Hooker discussed Tennessee football’s Summitt Blue accessories with Vols Wire.
“I love it,” Hooker said. “It is probably my favorite color way that we wear. It is cool to see them honoring such a great coach and such a great person, as well. It means a lot to Tennessee.”
