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Photos of Tennessee football wearing Summitt Blue versus Mississippi State

PHOTOS: Tennessee wears Summitt Blue in homecoming win against Mississippi State football at Neyland Stadium

No. 6 Tennessee (8-1, 5-1 SEC) defeated Mississippi State (2-8, 0-6 SEC), 33-14, on Saturday at Neyland Stadium. Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll.

Saturday’s contest marked the 100th homecoming game for Tennessee in program history. The Vols are 77-20-3 all time in homecoming games.

Josh Heupel is now 3-1 in homecoming games as Tennessee’s head coach. Heupel’s only loss on homecoming was to Georgia in 2021. The Vols defeated UConn (59-3) in 2023 and UT Martin (65-24) in 2022 under Heupel.

The Vols also wore Summitt Blue accessories on Saturday. In 2022, 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.

Below are photos of Tennessee’s homecoming win at Neyland Stadium in Week 11.

Tennessee announces uniform combination for Mississippi State game

Tennessee announces uniform combination for Saturday’s football game against Mississippi State.

No. 6 Tennessee (7-1, 4-1 SEC) will host Mississippi State (2-7, 0-5 SEC) on Saturday in Week 11. Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll.

Kickoff between the Vols and Bulldogs is slated for 7 p.m. EST and will be televised by ESPN. Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Dusty Dvoracek (analyst) and Taylor McGregor (sideline reporter) will be on the call.

Saturday’s contest will also mark the 100th homecoming game for the Vols.

Tennessee announced its uniform combination against the Bulldogs on Thursday. The Vols will wear white helmets, orange jerseys, white pants and Summitt Blue accessories.

In 2022, 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.

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

PHOTOS: Tennessee football wears Summitt Blue against UConn

PHOTOS: Tennessee football wears Summitt Blue against UConn, honoring Pat Summitt

No. 16 Tennessee (7-2, 3-2 SEC) defeated UConn (1-8), 59-3, Saturday on homecoming at Neyland Stadium.

Saturday’s contest was the first meeting between the Vols and Huskies.

The Vols totaled 650 yards (375 passing, 275 rushing) against the Huskies.

Joe Milton III completed 11-of-14 passing attempts for 254 yards and two touchdowns for Tennessee. He also rushed for seven yards and scored one touchdown.

Jaylen Wright led the Vols in rushing yards with 113. He also scored one touchdown.

Squirrel White led Tennessee with 94 receiving yards, while scoring one touchdown.

Elijah Herring led the Vols in tackles (seven), and Doneiko Slaughter led Tennessee in sacks (one).

Below are photos of Tennessee’s win versus UConn in Summitt Blue accessories, honoring former Lady Vols’ women’s basketball head coach Pat Summitt.

Hendon Hooker reflects on Vols’ Summitt Blue accessories

VFL Hendon Hooker reflects on Tennessee football’s Summitt Blue accessories.

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.”

Hooker’s entire conversation with Vols Wire, including his partnership with Bush’s Beans, can be read here.

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Tennessee football announces uniform combination for UConn game

Tennessee football announces uniform combination for the UConn game.

No. 16 Tennessee (6-2, 3-2 SEC) will host UConn (1-7) on Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Week 10.

Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll.

Kickoff between the Vols and Huskies is slated for noon EDT and will be televised by SEC Network. Dave Neal (play-by-play), Derek Mason (analyst) and Alex Chappell (sideline) will be on the call.

Tennessee enters the contest after winning at Kentucky, 33-27. UConn lost at Boston College, 21-14, in Week 9.

Tennessee announced on Thursday the Vols will wear white helmets, orange jerseys, white pants, white shoes and Summitt Blue accessories against UConn. Summitt Blue accessories are being worn to honor former Lady Vols’ women’s basketball head coach Pat Summitt.

PHOTOS: Pat Summitt through the years wearing blue

PHOTOS: Pat Summitt through the years

 

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PHOTOS: Pat Summitt through the years wearing blue

PHOTOS: A look at Pat Summitt through the years wearing blue

Tennessee football wore white helmets, orange jerseys, orange pants and Summitt Blue accessories against UT Martin on Oct. 22, 2022.

The Vols defeated UT Martin, 65-24, at Neyland Stadium.

It was the first time Tennessee wore Summitt Blue accessories in football.

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.

Below are photos of Pat Summitt through the years wearing blue.

PHOTOS: Lady Vols softball wears Summitt Blue versus Alabama

PHOTOS: Lady Vols softball wears Summitt Blue versus Alabama

No. 16 Alabama (24-9, 2-3 SEC) defeated No.4 Tennessee (25-2, 7-1 SEC), 4-2, Saturday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.

The loss ended Tennessee’s 20-game winning streak.

Tennessee wore Summitt Blue jerseys in the contest.

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: Tennessee football debuts Summitt Blue

Below are photos of the Lady Vols wearing Summitt Blue uniforms versus Alabama.

PHOTOS: Lady Vols basketball debuts Summitt Blue uniforms

PHOTOS: Lady Vols basketball debuts Summitt Blue uniforms

Tennessee (14-6, 6-0 SEC) defeated Georgia (13-7, 2-4 SEC), 68-55, Sunday at Thompson-Boling Arena.

The Lady Vols did not trail in the contest.

Tennessee debuted its Summitt Blue uniforms against the Bulldogs.

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) will debut Summitt Blue uniforms during the 2022-23 academic year, part of the Summitt Legacy series.

PHOTOS: Lady Vols soccer debuts Summitt Blue uniforms

PHOTOS: Tennessee football debuts Summitt Blue

Below are photos of Tennessee’s Summitt Blue uniforms versus Georgia.

Tennessee should wear Summitt Blue versus UConn in 2023

Tennessee football should wear Summitt Blue versus UConn in 2023.

No. 4 Tennessee (7-0, 3-0 SEC) defeated UT Martin (4-3, 3-0 OVC), 65-24, Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Week 8.

Tennessee debuted Summitt Blue accessories against UT Martin, former Lady Vols’ women’s basketball head coach Pat Summitt’s alma mater.

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) will debut Summitt Blue uniforms during the 2022-23 academic year, part of the Summitt Legacy series.

Tennessee is scheduled to play UConn in football on Nov. 4, 2023.

Summitt and Tennessee women’s basketball had a storied rivalry with UConn. It would be ideal for the Vols to wear Summitt Blue again against UConn during the 2023 football season.

Below are photos of Tennessee football wearing Summitt Blue versus UT Martin.

PHOTOS: Tennessee football debuts Summitt Blue

PHOTOS: Tennessee football debuts Summitt Blue against UT Martin

No. 4 Tennessee (7-0, 3-0 SEC) defeated UT Martin (4-3, 3-0 OVC), 65-24, Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Week 8.

Tennessee debuted Summitt Blue accessories against UT Martin, former Lady Vols’ women’s basketball head coach Pat Summitt’s alma mater.

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) will debut Summitt Blue uniforms during the 2022-23 academic year, part of the Summitt Legacy series.

Below are photos of Tennessee wearing Summitt Blue accessories against UT Martin at Neyland Stadium in Week 8.