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Tennessee 42, Montana 16

Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley hugs his wife, Dr. Allison Jeffers Dooley, during the Vol Walk prior to the Vols' matchup against the Montana Grizzlies at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.

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Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley hugs his wife, Dr. Allison Jeffers Dooley, during the Vol Walk prior to the Vols' matchup against the Montana Grizzlies at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.

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  • The Volunteer leads the cheerleaders out before the Vol Walk Saturday, Sep. 3, 2011 in Neyland Stadium. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • The Vol Navy sits docked beside Calhoun's on the Tennessee River prior to the Vols matchup against the Montana Grizzlies at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
  • The Tennessee football team walks down Peyton Manning Pass during the Vol Walk prior to their matchup against the Montana Grizzlies at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
  • Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley leads the Vol Walk before action against the Montana Grizzlies Saturday, Sep. 3, 2011 in Neyland Stadium. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley hugs his wife, Dr. Allison Jeffers Dooley, during the Vol Walk prior to the Vols' matchup against the Montana Grizzlies at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
  • Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley waves to fans as he makes his way down Peyton Manning Pass during the Vol Walk prior to the Vols' matchup against the Montana Grizzlies at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
  • Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley hugs Knoxville Police Department Chief David Rausch during the Vol Walk prior to the Vols' matchup against the Montana Grizzlies at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
  • A boat makes its way down the Tennessee River prior to the Vols matchup against the Montana Grizzlies at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
  • Children play football on top of the G-10 parking garage next to Neyland Stadium prior to the Vols matchup against the Montana Grizzlies Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
  • Tailgaters gather on top of the G-10 parking garage next to Neyland Stadium prior to the Vols matchup against the Montana Grizzlies Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
  • Rural/Metro paramedics help a Vol fan who collasped from the heat onto a medical cart just before the Vol Walk Saturday, Sep. 3, 2011 in Neyland Stadium. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee linebacker Austin Johnson, center, walks down Phillip Fulmer Way during the Vol Walk prior to the Vols' matchup against the Montana Grizzlies at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
  • Former linebacker Nick Reveiz, left, greets defensive line coach Lance Thompson, right, during the Vol Walk prior to the Vols' matchup against the Montana Grizzlies at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
  • Roger Woods, team chaplain, leads players in a prayer on the 50-yard line before action against the Montana Grizzlies Saturday, Sep. 3, 2011 in Neyland Stadium. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Seven minutes and forty-seven before the kickoff with the Montana Grizzlies Saturday, Sep. 3, 2011 in Neyland Stadium the game was delayed because of weather in the area. Everyone on the field level, including the UT cheerleaders, were asked to leave the field. Fans were advised to take shelter. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee quarterback Matt Simms stands in the tunnel waiting on the game to start. About five minutes before the kickoff with the Montana Grizzlies Saturday, Sep. 3, 2011 in Neyland Stadium the game was delayed because of weather in the area. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Fans leave the stands after heavy rain begins to fall in Neyland Stadium. About five minutes before the kickoff with the Montana Grizzlies Saturday, Sep. 3, 2011 in Neyland Stadium the game was delayed because of weather in the area. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • The wind howls as a storm rolls over Knoxville prior to the Vols matchup against the Montana Grizzlies at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
  • Local radar is displayed on the Jumbotron during a weather delay prior to the Vols matchup against the Montana Grizzlies at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
  • Fans wait under the cover of the upper deck during a weather delay prior to the Vols matchup against the Montana Grizzlies at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011. Inclement weather forced the game to be delayed just before kickoff.
  • Fans wait in the upper concourse near Section O during a weather delay prior to the Vols matchup against the Montana Grizzlies at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011. Lightning forced the game to be delayed just before the opening kickoff.
  • Carolyn, Carol, Barry and Arlan Huffstetler, left to right, from Knoxville wait in a stairwell in the West Skybox during a weather delay prior to the Vols matchup against the Montana Grizzlies at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011. Inclement weather forced the game to be delayed just before kickoff.
  • Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley watches the game from the sideline during the second quarter as the Vols play the Montana Grizzlies at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
  • Fans look on during the first quarter of the game between Tennesee and Montana as rain is dumped on Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
  • Tennessee wide receiver Justin Hunter (11) scores on an 81-yard pass during first half action against the Montana Grizzlies Saturday, Sep. 3, 2011 in Neyland Stadium. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee's Zach Rogers (83) breaks up a pass intended for Montana's Bob Tully (30) during first half action Saturday, Sep. 3, 2011 in Neyland Stadium. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee defensive back Eric Gordon tackles Montana quarterback Gerald Kemp during the first quarter at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
  • Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray throws the ball to wide receiver Justin Hunter, right, for an 81-yard touchdown in the first quarter to take the score to 13-0 over Montana at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
  • Tennessee wide receiver recovered a fumble to set up Tennessee first score during first half action against the Montana Grizzlies Saturday, Sep. 3, 2011 in Neyland Stadium. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee tailback Marlin Lane stretches out to score on a 9-yard pass during first half action against the Montana Grizzlies Saturday, Sep. 3, 2011 in Neyland Stadium. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee wide receiver Da'Rick Rogers glides into the end zone for a touchdown against Montana in the first quarter at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
  • Tennessee fans celebrate after Tyler Bray's 81-yard TD pass to Justin Hunter during the first-half of the action against the Montana Grizzlies Saturday, Sep. 3, 2011 in Neyland Stadium. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee defensive back Eric Gordon trips up Montana running back Jordan Canada during the first quarter at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
  • Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley, right, congratulates running back Tauren Poole, foreground, after he scored a touchdown to take the score to 27-0 over Montana in the second quarter at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
  • Tennessee tailback Marlin Lane dives into the end zone during the second quarter against Montana to take the score to 20-0 over Montana at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
  • Fans wait under cover as rain pours onto Neyland Stadium prior to the Vols matchup against the Montana Grizzlies at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011. Inclement weather forced the game to be delayed just before opening kickoff.
  • Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley introduced fans to his bright orange pants at the Vols' season opener against the Montana Grizzlies Saturday, Sep. 3, 2011 in Neyland Stadium. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee wide receiver Da'Rick Rogers, center, celebrates with teammate Justin Hunter, right, after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter while Montana's Mike McCord, left, looks on at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
  • Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray looks to pass during first half action against the Montana Grizzlies Saturday, Sep. 3, 2011 in Neyland Stadium. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee tailback Marlin Lane celebrates after diving into the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter to take the score up 20-0 over Montana at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
  • Tennessee tailback Tauren Poole dives into the end zone for a touchdown to take the score up 27-0 during the second quarter as Montana's Alex Shaw, right, tries to stop him at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
  • Tennessee wide receiver Da'Rick Rogers (21) scores the first touchdown of the night during first half action against the Montana Grizzlies Saturday, Sep. 3, 2011 in Neyland Stadium. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee wide receiver Justin Hunter cruises to the end zone on an 81-yard pass from quarterback Tyler Bray for a touchdown in the first quarter against Montana to take the score to 13-0 at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
  • Tennessee wide receiver Justin Hunter, left, is congratulated by teammate wide receiver Da'Rick Rogers, right, after scoring a touchdown on an 81-yard pass from quarterback Tyler Bray in the first quarter against Montana to take the score to 13-0 at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011. The Vols were up 28-7 at halftime.
  • Montana wide receiver Jabin Sambrano (16) catches the pass but is out of the end zone during second half action against Tennessee Saturday, Sep. 3, 2011 in Neyland Stadium. Tennessee won 42-16 in the home opener. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee tailback Tom Smith (29) is stopped on the one yard line by Montana defenders during the fourth quarter at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
  • Tennessee defensive lineman Marlon Walls (58) tackles Montana quarterback Gerald Kemp during the fourth quarter at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011. The Vols were given a penalty on the play for roughing the passer.
  • Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray (8) fumbles the ball after being hit by a Montana defender during first half action Saturday, Sep. 3, 2011 in Neyland Stadium. The loose ball was recovered by Tennessee. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray (8) throws under pressure during second half action against the Montana Grizzlies Saturday, Sep. 3, 2011 in Neyland Stadium. Tennessee won 42-16 in the home opener. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee fullback Austin Bolen (46) breaks away from Montana's Sean Murray (13) during second half action Saturday, Sep. 3, 2011 in Neyland Stadium. Tennessee won 42-16 in the home opener. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray (8) gets heated with teammates after a delay of game penalty was called against the Vols during the third quarter of the game against Montana at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
  • Tennessee tail back Tauren Pooke (28) looks back at Montana's Brock Coyle (56) just before going out of bounds at the 1-yard line during the second half Saturday, Sep. 3, 2011 in Neyland Stadium. Tennessee won 42-16 in the home opener. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray hands the ball off to tailback Tauren Poole during the fourth quarter against Montana at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011. Poole ran for 99 yards with one touchdown during the game.
  • Montana quarterback Gerald Kemp is tackled by Tennessee linebacker Dontavis Sapp, center, while teammates Marlon Walls (58), John Propst (47) and Jacques Smith (55) look on during the third quarter at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
  • Tennessee tailback Rajion Neal (20) runs the ball as Montana linebacker Caleb McSurdy (40) tackles him in the fourth quarter at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
  • Tennessee defensive lineman Jacques Smith (55) takes down Montana's quarterback Gerald Kemp during second half action Saturday, Sep. 3, 2011 in Neyland Stadium. Tennessee won 42-16 in the home opener. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee wide receiver Justin Hunter (11) laughs while watching teammate Channing Fugate on the Jumbotron make a punt return during the fourth quarter of the game against Montana at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
  • Montana running back Jordan Canada crosses into the end zone for a touchdown during the third quarter of the game against Tennessee to take the score to 42-15 at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
  • Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray (8) talks to the referee during second half action against the Montana Grizzlies Saturday, Sep. 3, 2011 in Neyland Stadium. Tennessee won 42-16 in the home opener. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray, right, cheers on teammate Channing Fugate as he makes a punt return during the fourth quarter against Montana at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
  • Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray (8) looks to the sideline before a play against Montana at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
  • Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray (8) during second half action against the Montana Grizzlies Saturday, Sep. 3, 2011 in Neyland Stadium. Tennessee won 42-16 in the home opener. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee fullback Ben Bartholomew (39) on a run during second half action against the Montana Grizzlies Saturday, Sep. 3, 2011 in Neyland Stadium. Tennessee won 42-16 in the home opener. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley talks to Marlin Lane on the sideline during second half action against the Montana Grizzlies Saturday, Sep. 3, 2011 in Neyland Stadium. Tennessee won 42-16 in the home opener. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley, left, shakes hands with Montana head coach Robin Pflugrad, right, after the Vols defeated the Grizzlies 42-16 at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.

Tennessee opened its 2011 football season against the Montana Grizzlies on Saturday, Sept. 3 at Neyland Stadium.

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