John McIntyre
Photo by: Laura O'Dell
Press Conference Tuesday Ahead Saturday’s Trip to the Smokies
10/20/2026 1:51:00 PM | Football
Tight end John McIntyre was joined by linebacker Zion Rutledge and Coach Rusty Wright as the Chattanooga Mocs held their weekly press conference ahead of Saturday’s trip to Western Carolina.
The Chattanooga Mocs football team is back in action after a bye week provided rest and recuperation for a squad seven games into the 12-contest campaign. They return to the field this Saturday on the road at Western Carolina with the Catamounts also coming off the bye.
Chattanooga is 4-3, 3-1 in the Southern Conference, which is tied for second by a half-game behind ETSU at 3-0. Western is 3-4, 1-2 in the league after facing the league-leading Bucs as well as the two teams tied for second with the Mocs in Tennessee Tech and Mercer.
Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m., broadcasting on ESPN+ as well as over the airwaves on the Mocs Sports Network.
Resources – Series | Stats | Roster | Tickets
Every Tuesday during game weeks this season, the Mocs hold a press conference with coverage from the Times Free Press, Channels 3, 9 & 12, along with various radio and television talents. This week's featured Coach Rusty Wright leading off followed by linebacker Zion Rutledge and tight end John McIntyre.
Rutledge is among the nation's leaders at the position. He has 63 tackles with 4.5 for loss in the opening seven games. His 9.0 tackles per game leads the SoCon and ranks 25th in the country, while the 4.5 TFLs are second on the squad.
McIntyre returned two games from an early injury. He's in his third year in the program signing out of Athens High School in Athens, Ala. He's one of 28 "original Mocs" on the roster as players signed out of high school with three or more seasons in the program.
Football Ticket Quick Links – Season Tickets | Mini-Plans | Game
As always, for all Mocs and McKenzie Arena events go to GoMocs.com/tickets. All football options are available with season tickets on sale as well for men's and women's basketball as well as wrestling. The Arena also has Leanne Morgan's "The Time of Our Lives" Tour available.
GoMocs.com is the official website of the Chattanooga Mocs. Wear what the teams wear in our BSN Team Store or go to the bookstore's official True Spirit Stop. The Mocs can also be followed on their official Facebook, X & Instagram accounts. Find out how to join the Mocs Club and support more than 300 student-athletes by clicking here & by checking out NIL possibilities here.
Chattanooga is 4-3, 3-1 in the Southern Conference, which is tied for second by a half-game behind ETSU at 3-0. Western is 3-4, 1-2 in the league after facing the league-leading Bucs as well as the two teams tied for second with the Mocs in Tennessee Tech and Mercer.
Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m., broadcasting on ESPN+ as well as over the airwaves on the Mocs Sports Network.
Resources – Series | Stats | Roster | Tickets
Every Tuesday during game weeks this season, the Mocs hold a press conference with coverage from the Times Free Press, Channels 3, 9 & 12, along with various radio and television talents. This week's featured Coach Rusty Wright leading off followed by linebacker Zion Rutledge and tight end John McIntyre.
Rutledge is among the nation's leaders at the position. He has 63 tackles with 4.5 for loss in the opening seven games. His 9.0 tackles per game leads the SoCon and ranks 25th in the country, while the 4.5 TFLs are second on the squad.
McIntyre returned two games from an early injury. He's in his third year in the program signing out of Athens High School in Athens, Ala. He's one of 28 "original Mocs" on the roster as players signed out of high school with three or more seasons in the program.
Football Ticket Quick Links – Season Tickets | Mini-Plans | Game
As always, for all Mocs and McKenzie Arena events go to GoMocs.com/tickets. All football options are available with season tickets on sale as well for men's and women's basketball as well as wrestling. The Arena also has Leanne Morgan's "The Time of Our Lives" Tour available.
GoMocs.com is the official website of the Chattanooga Mocs. Wear what the teams wear in our BSN Team Store or go to the bookstore's official True Spirit Stop. The Mocs can also be followed on their official Facebook, X & Instagram accounts. Find out how to join the Mocs Club and support more than 300 student-athletes by clicking here & by checking out NIL possibilities here.
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