Smokey Grey Pays Tribute to Neyland | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Tennessee’s new Smokey Grey uniform for 2026 is a bold tribute to legendary coach General Robert Neyland, marking the 100th anniversary of his first season. For the first time since 1963, the helmet ditched the classic “T” for orange-stitched stripes echoing vintage leather helmets, plus a star honoring his military rank. The design blends Neyland’s coaching legacy, Army Corps of Engineers blueprint motifs, and his iconic 1938-39 championship team font. A patch with his likeness and his handwritten phrase “Carry the fight” inside the collar seal the homage — all while being the first Smokey Grey uniform crafted by Adidas. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ab216f96a99f2c1d