CHATTANOOGA---The 16th-ranked Chattanooga Mocs return from the long-awaited off week with their regular season finale at SEC West-leading Alabama. It's the 14th meeting all-time between the programs. The series started in 1908 but has been a semi-rotational occurrence with four matchups since 2009.
 
It's a matchup of two teams with playoffs in mind. The Mocs learn their fate for the FCS version on Sunday, Nov. 19, while the Crimson Tide continue their march toward the FBS edition.
 
There are 14 on the roster from Alabama: OL JD Broussard (Athens), DB Kam Brown (Mobile), OL Almarion Crim (Adamsville), RB Reggie Davis (Montgomery), Edge Jestin Gilmore (Tuscaloosa), LS Jake Hall (Saraland), WR Jaden Jude (Athens), DT Kelvin Morris (Hartselle), DB Cardavion Myers (Piedmont), WR Matt Rozier (Huntsville), QB Luke Schomburg (Huntsville), LB Bo Spearman (Irondale), DT E.J. Thomas (Pritchard) & S Jordan Walker (Lafayette).
 
There are several ties to the Tide both present and past. Defensive coordinator Lorenzo White played on the Capstone from 1986-89 hailing from Greensboro, Ala. Two former Chattanooga coaches have prominent places in Tuscaloosa.
 
CFB Hall of Famer Frank Thomas went 26-9-2 in four Scenic City seasons (1925-28) before 15 campaigns on the Capstone (115-24-7). He won three SIAA titles with the Mocs and four SEC titles. H.D. Drew followed him for two seasons at UC (13-5-2) before joining Thomas' staff and becoming head coach from 1947-54.
 
Alabama gave back to the Mocs in 1980 on the coaching front. "Brother" Bill Oliver made the transition from a 9-season run as the Tide's secondary coach to taking the helm at Chattanooga for four campaigns with a 29-14-1 record.
 
Kickoff Saturday is at Noon, Eastern time, on SEC+. It also airs on Mocs Sports Network (radio).
 
Week 12: #16 Chattanooga (7-3) vs. #8 Alabama (9-1)
Last Week: Chattanooga was idle | Alabama 49, at Kentucky 21
Game Time: Noon | Location: Bryant-Denny Stadium; Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Tickets)
Series: 0-13 (History) | Media: SEC+ | Mocs Sports Network | Live Stats
 
Chat with the Mocs
Chat with the Mocs radio show is at Miller's Ale House Northgate Monday night at 7 p.m. Live attendance is encouraged, but fans can also listen in on the Mocs Sports Network Flagship Station, WFLI 96.1 FM/1070 AM. "Voice of the Mocs" Jim Reynolds is joined by Coach Rusty Wright every week during the season along with a selected student-athlete. This week's special guest is defensive back Kam Brown.
 
Notes to Know…

• TE Rusty Wright played one season as starting center at UTC (1994). 1st opp.? Alabama.
• Chattanooga is No. 16 in the AFCA Coaches Top 25 & 18th per Stats Perform.
• Last SEC opponent? Kentucky, a 28-23 September loss in Lexington to the 2022 Citrus Bowl champs.

 
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