As the Tennessee Volunteers gear up for their final showdown of the 2025 season, they have elected to go classic with their uniform choice. Set to face Illinois in the 2025 Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl, the Vols announced their decision to sport white helmets, white jerseys, and white pants for the Tuesday game. This information comes courtesy of combined reporting from WVLT and On3, which detailed the uniform selection last night.
This choice notably marks the last time the Volunteers will wear Nike outfitted gear, as the team is set to begin a new chapter with adidas in 2026. Throughout the season, Tennessee has managed to pick up key wins against Kentucky and Florida, all while clad in their now signature white ensemble, a record WVLT notes could give fans a sliver of superstition or maybe even confidence heading into the game. To contrast, Illinois is following suit with a monochrome look of their own, opting for navy helmets, jerseys, and pants—a departure from the Vols' pristine white. It is set to also be the first meeting between the two programs. Kickoff will be at 5:30 ET from Nashville's Nissan Stadium.
As reported by WVLT, Tennessee's season leading up to the bowl game saw them donning a variety of uniforms, including 'Smokey Grey’ and ‘Dark Mode’ alternates. However, the team seemed to mostly favor their traditional white away game attire—something they wore against formidable opponents like Florida, Kentucky, and Alabama, as noted by On3.
The Music City Bowl not only serves as a season finale but also as a farewell match to the Volunteer seniors. Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel expressed his gratitude for the moment in a statement obtained by Volswire: "We appreciate the opportunity to send our seniors out with one final game in our home state in the Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl," he stated. "The opportunity to prepare and compete against an outstanding Big Ten opponent the caliber of Illinois is one we look forward to." He further celebrated the unwavering support from the 'Vol nation,' looking to reward their loyalty with a strong performance.
