Photos: Tennessee vs. Virginia Tech in Battle at Bristol

Tennessee head coach Butch Jones is congratulated on his win against Virginia Tech in the Battle at Bristol on Sunday, September 11, 2016. (SAUL YOUNG/NEWS SENTINEL)

Tennessee running back Jalen Hurd (1) and offensive lineman Coleman Thomas (55) celebrate after the win against Virginia Tech in the Battle at Bristol on Sunday, September 11, 2016. (SAUL YOUNG/NEWS SENTINEL)

Tennessee linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (21) and quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) react to the weight of the Battle At Bristol trophy after their 45-24 win over Virginia Tech on Sept. 10, 2016.

Tennessee quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Virginia Tech in the Battle at Bristol.

Tennessee defensive lineman Shy Tuttle (2) recovers a Virginia Tech fumble in the Battle at Bristol on Saturday, September 10, 2016. (SAUL YOUNG/NEWS SENTINEL)

Tennessee quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Virginia Tech on Saturday.

Tennessee quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) takes to the air while tackled by Virginia Tech linebacker Sean Huelskamp (56) in the Battle at Bristol on Saturday, September 10, 2016. (SAUL YOUNG/NEWS SENTINEL)

Tennessee running back Alvin Kamara (6) scores a touchdown in the third quarter against Virginia Tech at The Battle At Bristol Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Bristol, Tenn.

Tennessee coach Butch Jones and his bench watch as a field goal is missed during second half against Virginia Tech at The Battle At Bristol Saturday, September 10, 2016.

Tennessee quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) is flipped during a third quarter run against Virginia Tech at The Battle At Bristol Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Bristol, Tenn.

Tennessee defensive lineman Kendal Vickers (39) sacks Virginia Tech quarterback Jerod Evans (4) during second half at The Battle At Bristol Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Bristol, Tenn.

Tennessee quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) during second half action against Virginia Tech at The Battle At Bristol Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Bristol, Tenn.

Virginia Tech running back Travon McMillian (34) is tackled by two Tennessee defenders during second half at The Battle At Bristol Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Bristol, Tenn.

Virginia Tech tight end Bucky Hodges (7) is tackled by Tennessee defensive back Emmanuel Moseley (12) teammate Darrin Kirkland Jr. (34) provides back up in the Battle at Bristol on Saturday, September 10, 2016

Tennessee quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) is tripped up while defended by Virginia Tech linebacker Andrew Motuapuaka (54) in the Battle at Bristol on Saturday, September 10, 2016

The University of Tennessee Marching Band performs during the halftime ceremony at The Battle At Bristol Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Bristol, Tenn.

Lee Greenwood performs during the halftime ceremony at The Battle At Bristol Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Bristol, Tenn.

The Virginia Tech Marching Band performs during the halftime ceremony at The Battle At Bristol Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Bristol, Tenn.

The University of Tennessee Marching Band performs during the halftime ceremony at The Battle At Bristol Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Bristol, Tenn.

Lee Greenwood performs during the halftime ceremony at The Battle At Bristol Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Bristol, Tenn.

Peyton Manning, right, talks with Tennessee governor Bill Haslam, center, and his father Jim Haslam before the start of the Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol on Saturday, September 10, 2016.

Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) is congratulated by offensive lineman Drew Richmond (51) and offensive lineman Brett Kendrick (63) in the Battle at Bristol on Saturday, September 10, 2016.

Smokey waits for Tennessee to run onto the field against Virginia Tech at The Battle At Bristol Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Bristol, Tenn.

The first quarter was much happier for Virginia Tech fans at The Battle At Bristol Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Bristol, Tenn.

Virginia Tech fullback Sam Rogers (45) scores touchdown on this run during first half action against Tennessee at The Battle At Bristol Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Bristol, Tenn.

Tennessee head coach Butch Jones during first half against Virginia Tech at The Battle At Bristol Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Bristol, Tenn.

Tennessee linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (21) tackles Virginia Tech quarterback Jerod Evans (4) during first half action at The Battle At Bristol Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Bristol, Tenn.

Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) scores against Virginia Tech at the Battle At Bristol on Sept. 10, 2016.

Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) scores their second touchdown over Virginia Tech defensive back Greg Stroman (3) during first half action against Virginia Tech at The Battle At Bristol Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Bristol, Tenn.

Coach Butch Jones after Tennessee's first touchdown during first half action against Virginia Tech at The Battle At Bristol Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Bristol, Tenn.

Virginia Tech fullback Sam Rogers (45) catches a pass as Tennessee linebacker Colton Jumper (53) defends during the first half Saturday.

Tennessee quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) passes to wide receiver Tyler Byrd, left, during the first half Saturday.

Virginia Tech tight end Bucky Hodges (7) is tripped up by Tennessee defensive back Cameron Sutton (23) during the first quarter Saturday.

Tennessee defensive back Cameron Sutton (23) trips up Virginia Tech tight end Bucky Hodges (7) during first half action at The Battle At Bristol Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Bristol, Tenn.

Tennessee quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) runs the ball against Virginia Tech linebacker Andrew Motuapuaka (54) during the second quarter on Sept. 10, 2016.

Tennesseewide receiver Josh Malone (3) catches a pass for a touchdown in the second quarter against Virginia Tech Hokies defensive back Greg Stroman (3) on Saturday.

Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) celebrates with receiver Jauan Jennings (15) after catching a pass for a touchdown in the second quarter Saturday.

Tennessee running back Jalen Hurd (1) runs during first half action against Virginia Tech at The Battle At Bristol Saturday, September 10, 2016..

Tennessee linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (21) tackles Virginia Tech quarterback Jerod Evans (4) during first half action at The Battle At Bristol Saturday, September 10, 2016.

Virginia Tech players celebrate after a touchdown in the first half Saturday.

Virginia Tech and Tennessee during the first half.

Tennessee running back Jalen Hurd (1) powers over Virginia Tech linebacker Andrew Motuapuaka (54) during the first quarter Saturday.

Virginia Tech quarterback Jerod Evans (4) fights through the Tennessee defense.

Flags are displayed and fireworks are set off during the national anthem before the game Saturday.

Tennessee players warm up before the game against Virginia Tech on Saturday.

Fans waiting for the Tennessee Volunteers to make their Vol Walk into The Battle At Bristol Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Bristol, Tenn.

The Tennessee Volunteers walk their Vol Walk through their fans intoThe Battle At Bristol Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Bristol, Tenn.

Jimmy and Dee Haslam were stuck in the traffic jam caused by Tennessee fans waiting on the Vol Walk into The Battle At Bristol Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Bristol, Tenn.

Tennessee defensive lineman Kahlil McKenzie (99) during the Vol Walk through their fans into The Battle At Bristol Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Bristol, Tenn.

Tennessee fans greet the Volunteers during their Vol Walk intoThe Battle At Bristol Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Bristol, Tenn.

Tennessee head coach Butch Jones and his Volunteers walk their Vol Walk through their fans intoThe Battle At Bristol Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Bristol, Tenn.

A fan reaches out for a hug as the Tennessee Volunteers walk their Vol Walk through their fans into The Battle At Bristol Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Bristol, Tenn.

The grounds around Bristol Motor Speedway are filled with vendors, guests, and entertainment.

Jimmy and Dee Haslam were stuck in the traffic jam caused by Tennessee fans waiting on the Vol Walk into The Battle At Bristol Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Bristol, Tenn.

Tennessee fans during ESPN’s “College GameDay” before the Tennessee vs. Virginia Tech game at The Battle At Bristol Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Bristol, Tenn.

Jackson Collins sits on his uncle Si Able's shoulders during ESPN's College GameDay before the Tennessee vs. Virginia Tech game at The Battle At Bristol Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Bristol, Tenn.

Nick Miller, a UT alumni living in Dallas, displays a giant head of Lane Kiffin head at the set of ESPN's College Gameday show at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday, September 10, 2016.

Stilt walkers walk through the fairgrounds outside the Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday, September 10, 2016.

The Virginia Tech mascot during ESPN's College GameDay before the The Battle At Bristol Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Bristol, Tenn.

Fan signs during ESPN’s “College GameDay” before the Tennessee vs. Virginia Tech game at The Battle At Bristol Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Bristol, Tenn.

Dan Zdunski, left, Chad Black of Brentwood begin the tailgating at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday, September 10, 2016.

Dan Zdunski's van is well stocked for tailgating during the Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol on Saturday, September 10, 2016.

Tailgaters line the parking lot at Bristol Motor Speedway for the Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol grounds on Saturday, September 10, 2016.

Virginia Tech alumni tailgate together at Bristol Motor Speedway before the start of the Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol on Saturday, September 10, 2016.

Gary Huff of Rogersville at the set of ESPN's College Gameday show at Bristol Motor Speedway for the Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol on Saturday, September 10, 2016.

Dana and Jason Loggins of Nashville gather with the crowd at the Bristol Motor Speedway grounds for ESPN's College Gameday broadcast on Saturday, September 10, 2016.