Kentucky Wildcats HC Mark Stoops acknowledges Tennessee's 'dark mode uniforms' ahead of matchup against Vols
The Tennessee Vols announced earlier this week that they'll be wearing their "dark mode" uniforms against the Kentucky Wildcats this weekend. Tennessee also wore black uniforms in their 44-6 win against Kentucky in 2022. Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops said on Thursday that he's expecting a hostile crowd at Neyland Stadium on Saturday night because […]
The Tennessee Vols announced earlier this week that they'll be wearing their "dark mode" uniforms against the Kentucky Wildcats this weekend.
Tennessee also wore black uniforms in their 44-6 win against Kentucky in 2022.
Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops said on Thursday that he's expecting a hostile crowd at Neyland Stadium on Saturday night because of the way Vols fans have embraced the dark mode theme for the game.
"It's an SEC road game, it'll be a tough environment," said Stoops. "I didn't see it, I'm not really on social media, but I understand that — it's pretty cool that they got a black out going. And fans have embraced it. I'm sure it'll be a hostile environment. It generally is when you play in the SEC, particularly at night. So it'll be a challenge."
It sounds like Stoops fully understands that Neyland is going to be a madhouse on Saturday night. Of course, it's not like Stoops is surprised. He's coached in plenty of wild games at Neyland Stadium over the last decade — Stoops understands as well as anyone how crazy it can get for a night game on Rocky Top.
