Overview
The Chattanooga Mocs football program placed five on the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District team. Senior Ryan Merklinger, Grant Reid and Camden Orth were joined by sophomores Devin Lively and Nick Paul.
 
CSC, formerly known as CoSIDA, has long trumpeted the academic prowess of student-athletes across all sports. The minimum requirement is a 3.5 GPA while holding a starting role or key reserve and playing the majority of the season.
 
Breakdown

• It's the sixth straight year the Mocs have five or more on the squad. The team never had more than two in a season prior to Coach Rusty Wright's arrival.
• Lively shared center duties with senior BJ Ragland while taking a majority of the opening snaps as the year moved on. The Lebanon, Tenn., native is an Exercise Science major.
• Merklinger started at right tackle after grad transferring from Western Illinois. He earned a 4.0 in his MBA work in the fall.
• Orth took over signal calling duties this past fall and impressed with his grit and toughness. In the classroom, he completed his degree in Applied Leadership.
• Reid is another December grad with a degree in Communications. He handled all long snapping duties on special teams in 2025.
• Paul emerged at guard as a regular starter in 2025. He also registered a 4.0 majoring in Psychology.

 
Resources: Schedule | Season Ticket Renewals


Schedule
The 2026 schedule was released this week. Get the full breakdown here, or click the link above to view the 12-game slate.
 
Tickets
Season tickets are on sale now with renewals starting today and running through May 29. The Mocs are keeping prices consistent with the 2025 offerings. Fans renewing season tickets can do so by signing into their account on GoMocs.com/tickets and look for an email with their renewal offer. Ticket office personnel will also contact 2025 season ticket holders with renewal options.
 
Fans who renew their season tickets or purchase new ones by the early renewal deadline of Feb. 24, 2026, also lock in their price for 2027. That protects against inflation with a 6-game home schedule ahead in 2027.
 
Those renewing by Feb. 24 are entered to win special ticket perks:

• Finley Stadium Suite Experience – enjoy a climate controlled area with complimentary food and beverage options.
• Touchdown Terrace Experience – enjoy complimentary food and beverage options from the elevated west endzone plaza.
• One season parking pass.
• Receive an invite to be a special guest at a spring practice.
• Two complimentary tickets redeemable for one home men's basketball and one women's basketball game during the 2026-27 basketball season.

Winners are selected at random and are notified via email by March 31, 2026.
 
For questions about your online season ticket renewal, please contact the Box Office by email at MocsTicketing@utc.edu or by phone (423-266-6627) during regular hours of operation Monday through Friday (10 am-4 pm).
 
Purchases can be made online here on GoMocs.com.
 
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