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CHATTANOOGA---The 10th-ranked Chattanooga Mocs head to Atlanta Saturday for week 2. This weekend's matchup is against Georgia State at Center Parc Stadium (formerly Turner Field).
 
It's the first time since 1988 opening the season with two FBS opponents. That year, the Mocs dropped a 33-19 decision at Tulane before heading to Atlanta for another hard-fought loss, 24-10 at Georgia Tech.
 
That was then and this is now. Both teams look to recover from 0-1 starts (GSU lost 35-12 at Tech) and get back to the positive vibes. For the Mocs, it's also a homecoming for a good chunk of the roster.
 
There are double digits from the metro Atlanta. Almost a quarter of the squad comes from Georgia as well as nearly 20 on the squad 2 deep. It's home away from home for the program.
 
Today's press conference was led off by Head Coach Rusty Wright. He was followed by defensive back Reuben Lowery III and wide receiver Sam Phillps. Due to technical issues, Phillips video is unavailable.



 
ICYMI – Monday
 
Notes
- Chattanooga is 10th in the AFCA Coaches Poll and 11th in the Stats Perform Top 25.
- The defensive front recorded multiple sacks in 35 of Wright's 53 games to date including two at Tennessee on Saturday. The offensive front allowed one or fewer sacks 36 times over that span including one at Tennessee on Saturday.
- 1-0 vs. Sun Belt schools (membership at game time): Georgia State (1-0). 42-84 against current members: App State (11-26), Arkansas State (2-5), Georgia Southern (4-23), Louisiana (4-3), ULM (3-1), James Madison (0-1), Marshall (13-7), Southern Miss (3-16) & Troy (1-2).
 
Tickets on Sale
Season Tickets are the best option for Mocs fans. Prices start at $60 for general admission. Mocs Club members have the option for reserved seats beginning at the $250 donation level which includes a season parking pass to go with the season ticket. Other choices:

• 3-game mini-plans | Link
• Single Game | Link
• A voucher for tickets is at each of the five branches of the Chattanooga Public Library.

 
SoCon Favorites
The Mocs claimed five first-place votes for a total of 61 points in a preseason poll of Southern Conference head coaches. A maximum of 80 was available as the Mocs were either one or two on every ballot. Furman was second including three top votes with Western Carolina in third with the other. Mercer was next followed by Samford, ETSU, VMI, Wofford and The Citadel. Ten student-athletes made the preseason all-league squad with four on the first team: DT Marlon Taylor (Preseason DPOTY), OL Reid Williams, DB Jordan Walker and WR Javin Whatley.
 
Preseason All-America Teams
Stats Perform: DT Marlon Taylor (2nd), WR Javin Whatley (2nd)
FCS Football Central: DT Marlon Taylor (1st), WR Javin Whatley (1st), OL Reid Williams (2nd)
Phil Steele: DT Marlon Taylor (1st), WR Javin Whatley (2nd), OL Reid Williams (2nd)
 
Watch Lists
Walter Payton Award: QB Chase Artopoeus, WR Javin Whatley
Senior Bowl: DT Marlon Taylor, DB Reuben Lowery III
Shrine Bowl 1000: DT Marlon Taylor, WR Javin Whatley
 
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