As reported by Local 3 earlier this summer, the University of Tennessee athletics department is making a switch. One that should ignite plenty of debate amongst fans.

An official announcement is expected later today.

The Vols have used Nike as their official apparel supplier since 2014. This is set to change when their contract with the major brand expires in 2026.

Sources tell Local 3 Sports Director Ben Bobick Tennessee is switching back to Adidas after the university could not reach an agreement with Nike to extend its current contract.

The Vols had a deal with Adidas from 1995-2014. The football team sported the Adidas logo when they won their last national championship in 1998.

This new deal could play a major part in this new NIL era of college athletics. Adidas may have offered

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