That’s the reality behind the Volunteers’ upcoming apparel switch from the Swoosh to Adidas' three stripes, according to longtime Tennessee insider Wes Rucker. After 12 years with Nike, Tennessee’s contract gave the brand the right to counter any competing offer — and they didn’t.

The Tennessee Volunteers are switching back to Adidas as the schools' apparel provider. As Tennessee's deal with Nike gets ready to expire, it has been reported that the Volunteers will be switching back to Adidas as the schools' apparel provider, according to ESPN's Chris Low.

With Tennessee's agreement set to expire with Nike in 2026, the Vols will switch back to Adidas as the school's apparel provider.