The “Star Vols” logo returns to the Tennessee Football uniform for the first time this century on Saturday. Photo via Tennessee Athletics.
Tennessee is set to debut its 2025 edition of the Smokey Grey uniforms this Saturday afternoon during the game against New Mexico State in Neyland Stadium. The “Volunteer Spirit” uniforms continue the innovation on the smokey grey series with a tribute to the United States Armed Forces.
These one-of-a-kind uniforms are full of unique details, including a Davy Crockett stripe on the helmet and shoulders, a two-tone look between the jerseys and the pants, and the stencil numbers on the front and back of the jersey.
One detail that fans will love to see is the return of the “Star Vols” logo, which will be presented as a “military-inspired patch on the front of the pants and on the front helmet bumper,” according to UT Athletics.
Tennessee’s original press release also stated that the fan-favorite logo will be used for the first time since the turn of the century. According to Chad Fields on X, the last time the Star Vols logo was used was Nov. 30, 1996, during a game at Vanderbilt. The last time it was seen in Neyland Stadium was the prior week against Kentucky.
The Star Vols logo can often be seen on fan merchandise on gameday, but this will be the first time in a long time that it’s worn on the field by the Big Orange.
Here’s a look at what the logo patch will look like on the Vols’ pants, alongside the Davy Crockett stripe down the side:
The “Star Vols” logo returns to the Tennessee Football uniform for the first time this century on Saturday. Photo via Tennessee Athletics.
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Here’s a look at the full uniform concept that will be debuted on Saturday:
Tennessee Football’s “Volunteer Spirit” uniforms. Photo via @Vol_Football on X.
No. 23 Tennessee (6-3) will host New Mexico State (3-6) on Saturday afternoon at 4:15 p.m. ET in Neyland Stadium. The game will also serve as the Vols’ Salute to Service and Homecoming contest for the season.
According to UT Athletics, a pregame flyover featuring two F-35s out of the 58th Fighter Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida will commence at 4:09 p.m. ET on Saturday.
Stay tuned to Rocky Top Insider for live, on-site coverage of the game this weekend in Neyland Stadium.
For a full look at the details behind Tennessee’s “Volunteer Spirit” uniforms that will be seen on Saturday, check out UT’s official announcement here.
