First Look
The Chattanooga Mocs could not overcome a tough start falling in a 45-17 decision at No. 17 Tennessee Tech Saturday afternoon. The loss drops Chattanooga to 0-2, while the Golden Eagles improve to 2-0.
 
Breakdown

• Tech scored on five of first six possessions to build a 31-3 lead early in the second half.
• Turnovers were even between the two squads at two apiece. However, TTU took better advantage of short field opportunities with a 14-3 margin in points off turnovers.
• Both teams were 40 percent on third down conversions. Tech's four of 10 was buoyed by a four for five start. The Mocs were one for their first eight before finding success in the second half converting seven of the last 12.

 
Chattanooga Scoring Plays
1st Quarter | 4:36 | Jude Kelley 36 yard Field Goal
3rd Quarter | 10:58 | Markell Quick 33 yard Pass from Camden Orth (Kelley Kick)
4th Quarter | 0:33 | Ryan Ingram 1 yard Rush (Kelley Kick)
 
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Chattanooga Top Performers
Markell Quick
- 5 catches, 94 yards, 1 TD
 
Jaden Nelson
- Earned his first career takeaway stealing a fumble punt in the first quarter. Play set up the Mocs first score, a 36-yard Jude Kelley field goal.
 
Josh Williams
- 6 catches, 60 yards
 
Notes to Know

• DB KJ Sejour, DB Khari Gee and TE Nathanial Eberly-Rodriguez made their first career starts today.
• QB Camden Orth had 249 passing yards on 22 of 45 passing with a touchdown and interception…topped 3,000 career passing yards (3,052).
• RB Ryan Ingram's fourth quarter 1-yard run was his 20th career rushing TD.

 
Quotable
"We got our butts whipped, and there's no other way to put it. Mentally, physically, coaching and playing." – Coach Rusty Wright
 
"The ball's in my hands every single play. There were a lot of times today where I had to make the right decision or make the throw when it was there. I know I need to clean it up, and we're gonna clean it up as offense and score more points." – QB Camden Orth
 
"We need to get off to stronger starts. We have to start strong and emphasize the details of playing fast, tackling and wrapping up, but we have to start fast. That's the bottom line." – Safety Khari Gee
 
Next Up
Chattanooga's home opener is next Saturday, Sept. 13, with a visit from Stetson. Game time is scheduled for 6 p.m., Eastern time.
 
Home Tickets on Sale
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