TUESDAY PRESSER | GAME WEEK PRIMER | SCHEDULE | TICKETS
 
CHATTANOOGA---The 9th-ranked Chattanooga Mocs are headed home. Not just the team, but Mocs near and far return for Homecoming Weekend. From former walk ons to NFL Hall of Famers, the band is about to be back together.
 
The alums get a close look at a 2-0 squad that tees off Saturday at 6 p.m., against North Alabama. This is the return affair after last year's 20-0 win in Florence. The Mocs come home after an impressive 38-20 road triumph at Eastern Illinois.
 
It's another key early matchup for a squad developing its identity against a team building its own. The Mocs are mixing a flexible offense with a dangerous defense.
 
Saturday's broadcast is on ESPN+ and the Mocs Sports Network. Tickets are available on GoMocs.com and by calling (423) 266-MOCS (6627). There is a special offer with NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens back in town. Join T.O. and purchase a "Get Your Popcorn Ready" ticket using promo code TOPOP22. For $15.00, get a GA ticket along with a FREE popcorn voucher. Must order your tickets by Friday at Noon.
 
No. 9 Chattanooga (2-0) vs. North Alabama (1-1)
Sept. 17 | Chattanooga, Tenn. | Finley Stadium (20,660
   
 
COACHES      
Chattanooga: Rusty Wright (Chattanooga '96) | UTC: 17-13 (4th) | Career: Same | vs. UNA: 1-0
North Alabama: Chris Willis (Delta State '99) | UNA: 20-28 (6th) | Career: Same | vs. UTC: 0-1           
 
MEDIA
TV: ESPN+ - Chris Goforth (PxP), Scott McMahen (Analysis) & Dave Keylon (Sideline)
 
Radio: 96.1 FM, 100.3 FM & 1070 AM - Jim Reynolds (PxP), Todd Agne (Analysis) & Will Poindexter (Sideline). Also available online at GoMocs.com.
 
App: Go Mocs & Varsity Network          
 
SERIES           
Game: 3rd | Record: 2-0 | Home: 1-0 | Away: 1-0 | SoCon: n/a | Last 5: 2-0 | Streak: W2  
 
LAST MEETING          
20-0 win in Florence on Sept. 11, 2021
- First time in 113 games UNA was shutout…streak dates back to 2010 season.
- 90 yards total offense allowed are the fewest since 16 by Shorter on Sept. 1, 2016…fewest given up to a DI opponent AND on the road since 68 at VMI on Nov. 21, 1987.
- 38 yards given up on the ground are the fewest since 29 at Mercer on Oct. 5, 2019.
- 1st time since 1985 against Fort Valley St. that UNA gained fewer than 100 yards total offense.
- Devonnsha Maxwell's three sacks in four fourth quarter plays gave him a new career high for quarterback mauling…the second gave him 100 career tackles.
- Jerrell Lawson's 38-yard pick 6 in the second quarter was his third career interception & second pick 6…took it home from 26 yards in the season opening win over Tennessee Tech in 2018.
 
3 NOTES TO KNOW

• 60-28-3 all-time in Homecoming games...8-2 in last 10.
• Preston Hutchinson's 342 yards of total offense at EIU are the most since 387 by Nick Tiano '19 (347 pass/40 rush) at The Citadel on Sept. 8, 2018.
• Defense leads SoCon in sacks (4.00) and TFLs (9.5) per game which rates 9th and 6th in the country, respectively.

 
QUOTABLE
DE Ben Brewton on playing in the opponent's backfield:
"The key for us upfront is staying focused. Understanding what this week is about, getting our reads down and just make sure we're doing the right things every day to get better and prepare better."
 
RB Ailym Ford on what makes the running game so potent this season:
"It's not just the o-line. Everyone playing a key role in this office. You got the o-line, the wide receivers, the quarterback and tight ends...there are different threats all over the field and that opens up space for the run game. But of course, great communication with the o-line, great teamwork skills. That helps us get the big runs."
 
2022 WEEKLY HONORS
Week 1
Reuben Lowery III, SoCon Defensive Player of the Week
Reuben Lowery III, TSWA Tennessee Defensive Player of the Week
Ailym Ford, TSWA Tennessee Offensive Player of the Week
 
Week 2
Preston Hutchinson, SoCon Offensive Player of the Week
Preston Hutchinson, TSWA Tennessee Offensive Player of the Week
 
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