BRISTOL, Tenn. — Perhaps the only thing more peculiar than the sight of a college football game at a NASCAR track was the contest itself.
Tennessee had just 91 passing yards, surrendered 5.5 yards per play and was outgained by 70 yards — and the Volunteers won by 21 points.
After a brutal first quarter the Vols for a stretch looked like the top-10 team many expected going into the season, but Virginia Tech made far too many mistakes to overcome Tennessee.
Here’s a look back at the key numbers, moments and players from the Vols’ 45-24 Battle at Bristol win on Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway.
SATURDAY’S STAR