Elijah Simmons (10) celebrates a Tennessee fumble recovery during a game against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Cole Moore/Rocky Top Insider
Tennessee Football returned to Neyland Stadium for their season opener on Saturday afternoon, defeating Chattanooga by a score of 69-3 on a hot, sunny day in Knoxville, TN.
Breaking from tradition a bit, Tennessee opted to debut their newest set of Smokey Grey uniforms for the season opener as the Vols went with the all-grey look. Tennessee revealed the “Volunteer State” tribute uniforms over the summer.
Tennessee’s uniforms included a Tri-Star design on the jersey, helmets, and pants. The off-balanced white stripe on the helmet and the pants represent the outer circle on the Tri-Star logo. The helmets are patterned after the Great Smoky Mountains.
Rocky Top Insider’s Cole Moore was on the field for Tennessee’s season opener and captured some terrific photos of the uniforms in action and big plays being made by the Vols throughout the game.
Check out Cole’s photo gallery below and be sure to follow Rocky Top Insider on Instagram for more Tennessee pictures and news throughout the season:
Elijah Simmons (10) celebrates a Tennessee fumble recovery during a game against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Cole Moore/Rocky Top InsiderNico Iamaleava (8) throws a pass during a game against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Cole Moore/Rocky Top Insider.Dylan Sampson (6) celebrates a touchdown with his team during a game against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Cole Moore/Rocky Top InsiderTyre West (42) celebrates a sack during a game against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Cole Moore/Rocky Top InsiderDont’e Thornton Jr. (1) races into the endzone during a game against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Cole Moore/Rocky Top InsiderEthan Davis (0) celebrates a touchdown reception during a game against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Cole Moore/Rocky Top InsiderDylan Sampson (6) loses a defender during a game against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Cole Moore/Rocky Top InsiderChris Brazzell II (17) stiff arms a defender during a game against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Cole Moore/Rocky Top InsiderTennessee special teams lines up against Chattanooga during a game at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Cole Moore/Rocky Top InsiderJeremiah Telander (22) takes the field for a game against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Cole Moore/Rocky Top InsiderJake Merklinger (12) throws a pass during a game against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Cole Moore/Rocky Top InsiderJordan Matthews (24) defends an opponent during a game against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Cole Moore/Rocky Top InsiderBoo Carter (23) receives a punt during a game against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Cole Moore/Rocky Top InsiderJT Carver (41) kicks off during a game against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Cole Moore/Rocky Top InsiderMiles Kitselman (87) anticipates the snap during a game against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Cole Moore/Rocky Top InsiderDayne Davis (66) blocks a defender during a game against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Cole Moore/Rocky Top InsiderJohn Campbell Jr. (74) celebrates a Tennessee touchdown during a game against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Cole Moore/Rocky Top InsideTyre West (42) celebrates a sack during a game against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Cole Moore/Rocky Top InsiderDylan Sampson (6) escapes a defender during a game against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Cole Moore/Rocky Top InsiderJames Pearce Jr. (27) battles past a block during a game against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Cole Moore/Rocky Top InsiderTyree Weathersby (18) evades a defender during a game against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Cole Moore/Rocky Top InsiderDavy Crocket waves the Tennessee state flag prior to a game against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Cole Moore/Rocky Top InsiderBru McCoy (5) breaks a tackle during a game against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Cole Moore/Rocky Top InsiderChas Nimrod (11) anticipates the snap during a game against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Cole Moore/Rocky Top InsiderDont’e Thornton Jr. (1) scores a touchdown during a game against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Cole Moore/Rocky Top InsiderAndre Turrentine (2) celebrates a Tennessee fumble recovery during a game against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Cole Moore/Rocky Top InsiderJermod McCoy (3) defends an opponent during a game against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Cole Moore/Rocky Top InsiderSquirrel White (3) anticipates the snap during a game against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Cole Moore/Rocky Top InsiderNico Iamaleava (8) throws a pass during a game against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Cole Moore/Rocky Top InsiderJoshua Josephs (19) takes the field for a game against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Cole Moore/Rocky Top Insider