The Chattanooga Mocs complete their preseason work tonight with the Football Fan Fest presented by FirstBank. The event celebrates the 2026 team as it completes camp work at Finley Stadium.
 
Need to Know – Football Fan Fest presented by FirstBank
Gates open at 6:30 p.m. The south gate (St. Elmo Gate) is the entry point for fans. There is no admission charge.
 
Freshmen students are moved into their dorms by then with Operation Move In completed over August 19-20. Campus has a tailgate planned for the new Mocs in the pavilion to introduce them to a "Mocs Gameday".
 
The official launch of Mocs Gold Lager, from Riverside Collective, is also occurring on this festive night. Fans get their first taste of their new favorite gameday liquid that comes to a Food City near you on Sept. 1st.
 
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More on the Mocs
Game week starts on Friday. Game one is seven days away with the Mocs making the short trip south to Carrollton, Ga., for the season opener at West Georgia. The two teams are receiving votes in the FCS preseason poll. Tickets are available on UWG's website by clicking here.
 
It's the first time the two schools meet on the football field. The Wolves are part of the United Athletic Conference. They're one of two UAC schools on the 2026 schedule with a Sept. 12 trip to Eastern Kentucky also on the docket.
 
Chattanooga returns 13 starters and 25 members of the 2 deep from 2025.
 
In the News
Here's a quick linkage to all things Mocs football over the last few days in the Chattanooga press…

• The new 5-for-5 eligibility rule opened doors for another year in 2027 for several Mocs. There are 10 who have not redshirted since starting their collegiate journey who eye two more campaigns: Link to Ch. 12 story.
• DB Jaden Nelson has worked his way into starting discussion at safety bouncing back from an injury that cut his freshman season a year ago: Link to TFP story.
• DB Keyshawn Jackson is a projected starter at corner for the Mocs. He is making the most of his opportunity after transferring from East Carolina a year ago: Link to TFP story.
• TFP beat writer Gene Henley shared his analysis for the 2026 season: Link to TFP story.

 
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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. The Arena also has Leanne Morgan's "The Time of Our Lives" Tour available.
 
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