Star Photo/Ivan Sanders One knows its University of Tennessee football time when the Carter County's Bojangle Tailgate Club is seen at Neyland Stadium. Left to right are Carter County Registrar Jarrod Ellis, Rob Stout, Richard Norris, and David Bass.

Star Photo/Ivan Sanders Football season is a prime time for other Vol coaches to host recruits. Tennessee baseball head coach Tony Vitello took the opportunity to have some prospects on campus for the first game of the year.

Star Photo/Ivan Sanders The University of Tennessee color guard presented the colors for Thursday's game.

Star Photo/Ivan Sanders A Vols football game wouldn't be complete with the Pride of the Southland Band which celebrates its 150th year this season.

Star Photo/Ivan Sanders Players fill the end zone prior to Thursday's game to have prayer.

Star Photo/Ivan Sanders Smokey is an active part of Tennessee football games. He was decked out as Elvis Thursday night.