Battle at Bristol: Tennessee vs. Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech quarterback Jerod Evans (4) waits for the ball during the first half against Tennessee.

Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) scores a touchdown against Virginia Tech.

Tennessee running back Jalen Hurd (1) runs for a short gain during the first half against Virginia Tech.

Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone, left, catches a pass for a touchdown against Virginia Tech.

Tennessee defensive back Micah Abernathy (22) recovers a fumble during the first quarter against Virginia Tech.

Virginia Tech tight end Bucky Hodges (7) runs with the ball against Tennessee.

Virginia Tech players celebrate after a touchdown during the first half against Tennessee.

Virginia Tech lines up against Tennessee during the first half at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Virginia Tech quarterback Jerod Evans (4) passes the ball against Tennessee.

A general view of Bristol Motor Speedway during the national anthem.

A general view of Bristol Motor Speedway during the national anthem.

An overall view using a tilt shift lens of Bristol Motor Speedway during the national anthem.

An overview of the Vol Walk prior to Tennessee's game against Virginia Tech at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Tennessee players walk through fans during Vol Walk prior to their game against Virginia Tech at Bristol Motor Speedway.

The Virginia Tech band play before the school's game against Tennessee at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Fans tailgate before Virginia Tech faces Tennessee at Bristol Motor Speedway.

A general view of a campground prior to the game between the Tennessee and Virginia Tech at Bristol Motor Speedway.

A general view of Bristol Motor Speedway prior to the college football game between Virginia Tech and Tennessee.

A general view of Bristol Motor Speedway.

A general view of Bristol Motor Speedway on Friday.

Virginia Tech personnel look at the stadium on Friday.

A general view of the lift to access the video board.

A general view of the video board at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Members of the University of Tennessee grounds paint the field inside Bristol Motor Speedway prior to the team's game against Virginia Tech.

Grounds crew paints the Tennessee end zone prior to the school's game against Virginia Tech at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Workers install the second goal post as the transformation of Bristol Motor Speedway from a NASCAR track to a football stadium.

Scarlett Hodge offers tickets for for sale along Highway 394 before the game between the game between Virginia Tech and Tennessee at Bristol Motor Speedway.

A wide view of Bristol Motor Speedway prior to the football game between Virginia Tech and Tennessee.