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BRISTOL, Tenn. — Tennessee and Virginia Tech are getting closer to kicking off the biggest college football game in history.
The crowd is set to eclipse 150,000 and many have been tailgating since Friday.
A small part of the tailgate scene at the @BattleAtBristol. pic.twitter.com/w4LMu7EM9W
— Dan Harralson (@danharralson) September 10, 2016
The drive in was hectic, making it nearly two hours from the interstate exit to the press box. But that is to be expected for college football’s biggest ever.
@BattleAtBristol pic.twitter.com/Vqi6sC4ohX
— Dan Harralson (@danharralson) September 10, 2016
There have been a few more orange and white shirts in passing leading up to the game compared to the maroon from the Hokies fans. But the Hokies have made a strong presence.
It is an unusual type scene with both teams going in-and-out of a make-shift locker room.
Scene from the top. @BattleAtBristol pic.twitter.com/T4X1aGO3Dd
— Dan Harralson (@danharralson) September 10, 2016
We are 20 minutes from from kickoff – and the racetrack is already a rocking environment. There are cars on the track and numerous fans walking around on the world’s fastest half-mile.
Dan Harralson covers Tennessee football for SaturdayDownSouth.com. Follow Dan on Twitter @danharralson.
