Tennessee’s “Smokey Grey” uniforms were worn 4 times in the 2010s, but haven’t made an appearance since 2017.

The Volunteers first donned the threads in a comeback win over Georgia in 2015. They then wore them twice in 2016: against Florida at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium to improve to 4-0, then again in a win over Nebraska in the Music City Bowl. The last appearance was in 2017 at Georgia, and any hopes of beating the Dawgs in their own house instead turned into a 41-0 rout for Kirby Smart’s group.

But the Smokey Greys are coming back on Saturday as the Vols visit LSU. The program announced on Monday that after that, the Nike-designed uniforms will be updated and worn at least 1 time in each of the following three seasons. It’s exciting news for Tennessee fans who liked the unique look but were longing for its return.

Judging by most of the social media reaction on Monday, Tennessee made a good decision:

I need ALLLLL of the HD 4K photos and wallpapers asap plz

— Chad Fields (Vols Uniform Boy) (@CfieldsVFL) October 3, 2022

yep we’re winning by 3 TDs minimum

— Alan (@smokiesvol) October 3, 2022

LETS GOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

— Drew Cook (@DPADrewCook) October 3, 2022

Yes sir! pic.twitter.com/TQwO21yU0P

— Tyler (@LynnRTyler) October 3, 2022

Perfect time to bust these out!

— Josh (@AllVols247) October 3, 2022

https://twitter.com/VOLatile865/status/1577046203899858944

Haters gonna hate!! Let’s Go!!! https://t.co/ftwwZqUzyk

— Fletch – Vols (@vol4_a) October 3, 2022

That’s it. Vols by 3 TDs https://t.co/EA3UcpRYWG

— V͎O͎L͎d͎e͎m͎o͎r͎t͎ (@vo_ldemort) October 3, 2022

SMOKE ON THE BAYOU https://t.co/qEmVIIHmH0

— Jared Sharp (@JaredSharp) October 3, 2022

LFG!!!!! We want all the smoke!!!!#GBO https://t.co/0Z2P0uzqug

— Thomas (@govolsty) October 3, 2022

Sydney Hunte

Sydney is an Atlanta-based journalist who has covered everything from SEC and ACC football to MLS, the U.S. men's national soccer team and professional tennis. His work has appeared on such platforms as SB Nation, Cox Media Group and FanSided.