SATURDAY GAME STORY | TICKETS

CHATTANOOGA---The Chattanooga Mocs lead the Southern Conference with a 2-0 mark and head into Week 5 with the good news flowing. Make that the 22nd-ranked Mocs head into Week 5 with the SoCon Defensive Player of the Week Alex Mitchell leading the way.
 
Mitchell earned the honor, the second of 2023 for the program, putting the Mocs ahead by two scores in the fastest time span on record. Just 11 seconds of game clock ran off between Tyler Smith's 47-yard touchdown catch from Chase Artopoeus and Mitchell's first career pick 6.
 
The Mocs used that 13-0 opening burst to run away with a 47-24 triumph at Samford. That impressive performance saw the squad knock down the gates on the AFCA Coaches Poll and jump from unranked (receiving votes) to No. 22.
 
Mitchell's was the first of two pick 6s (Kam Brown) in the game. It came on the Bulldogs first snap setting the tone with three takeaways including Bo Spearman's fumble recovery forced by a Reuben Lowery III tackle.
 
"He was in the right place at the right time and made a play," Coach Rusty Wright shared. "I think those guys did a good job getting him to the end zone, Jay Person threw a good block. He's been steady for us and progressively getting better.
 
"The room as a whole is getting better. It helps having a couple older guys that played a little football too like Kam (Brown) and Kobe (Joseph). There's not really a drop off when those guys come in. We just need to keep improving there because that's a key area for our defense."
 
Mitchell makes it three weeks in a row with a SoCon honor. Week 2 was Jordan Walker's Defensive Player of the Week, while Jude Kelley nabbed Special Teams last Monday. Mitchell is joined by Western Carolina QB Cole Gonzales (Offense) and VMI Punter Jack Culbreath (Special Teams).
 
The Mocs are on the road again. They just can't wait to get on the road again. This week, it's off to Wofford to face a Terrier team coming off a tough 17-14 road loss at VMI. It's the SoCon/Nexstar Game of the Week which is broadcast on Nexstar station throughout the southeast as well as one outside that network.
 
Fans in the Scenic City that don't make the trek to Spartanburg can watch on ESPN+ or on My Network TV. That's WFLI 53.2 over the air as well as channels 308 (EPB), 226 (Comcast) and 53 (DirecTV). on area providers.
 
Kickoff is slated for 6 p.m.
 
Week 5: Chattanooga (3-1/2-0) at Wofford (0-4/0-1)
Last Week: Chattanooga 47, at Samford 24 | at VMI 17, Wofford 14
Game Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Gibbs Stadium; Spartanburg, S.C. (Tickets)
 
Chattanooga SoCon Players of the Week
Week 2: Jordan Walker, Defense
Week 3: Jude Kelley, Special Teams
Week 4: Alex Mitchell, Defense
 
Chat with the Mocs
Chat with the Mocs radio show is back at Miller's Ale House tonight from 7-8 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 guest appearance is defensive tackle Quay Wiggles.
 
Tickets On Sale
The Mocs 2023 schedule is linked above. Four homes games remain with visits from The Citadel, Western Carolina, ETSU and Furman. Click the link above, go to the Go Mocs app or call (423) 266-MOCS (6627) to purchase.
 
Everything Is Cashless Now On Gamedays
No cash will change hands at Mocs athletics venues in 2023-24. That includes tickets, concessions, merchandising and even parking. Be prepared to pay by credit card when coming to enjoy the hard-working efforts of our student-athletes and coaches.
 
Concession Additions
Finley Stadium has added some new wrinkles along with old standbys in providing premier service to its visitors. One is the Fort Finley Grab+Go Market with snacks and beverages. The lineup just inside the St. Elmo Gates also includes Windy City Eatz, Chestnut Bakes, The Kettlecorn Man, Miller's Original Lemonade, The Max Grilleworks and Reggie's BBQ & Nachos. Go here for more information.
 
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