Alabama Won't Face Punishment for Wearing Home Jerseys Against Tennessee
Summary
Alabama and Tennessee will both wear their home-colored jerseys in their football game on October 17, 2024. This is allowed because both teams agreed in writing, and their conference approved, so Alabama will not face any penalties.Key Facts
- Both Alabama and Tennessee announced they will wear home jerseys for their game on October 17.
- NCAA rules say both teams can wear colored jerseys if the home team agrees in writing and the conference approves the colors as contrasting.
- Without this agreement, the visiting team would face penalties like losing timeouts and getting unsportsmanlike conduct calls.
- Tennessee and Alabama have followed the rules properly, so Alabama will not lose timeouts or get penalties.
- The Southeastern Conference (SEC) approved this move to bring back a tradition not seen since 1970.
- Tennessee’s athletic director thanked Alabama for helping restore this tradition in their rivalry game.
- Alabama leads the series against Tennessee with 61 wins, 39 losses, and 8 ties.
- Alabama won the previous meeting last year with a score of 37-20.
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