Southern Conference Championships Staying in North Carolina
It looks like the Southern Conference championships are staying put this year.
No. 3 Chattanooga Cruises to 37-7 Win at ETSU
(GOMOCS.COM) JOHNSON CITY, Tenn.---Fall was in the air, but No. 3 Chattanooga kept rolling to 5-0 with a 37-7 road win at ETSU on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. The 5-0 start is the program's first since 1979, with a 3-0…
Chattanooga and ETSU Prepare to Renew Old Rivalry
Chattanooga and ETSU used to be annual opponents in the Southern Conference, until the Bucs dropped their football program after the 2003 season. Now ETSU has resurrected their football program, and both the Bucs and Mocs seem excited to resurrect…
Mocs Derrick Craine and Henrique Ribeiro Receive SoCon Honors
(gomocs.com) Two University of Tennessee at Chattanooga football student-athletes were named Southern Conference Players of the Week, following the Mocs' 41-21 win over Samford on Saturday. Seniors Derrick Craine and Henrique Ribeiro both earned recognition from the league office announced…
No. 3 Chattanooga Rolls to 41-21 Win over Samford in SoCon Showdown
CHATTANOOGA---The 3rd-ranked Chattanooga Mocs utilized a balanced attack in a 41-21 win over Southern Conference rival Samford Saturday afternoon. Balanced is the operative term as both sides of the ball contributed to the victory. "Great win," coach Russ Huesman said.…
No decision from Southern Confernce yet on moving tournaments out of North Carolina
University Presidents & chancellors request more info before making decisions
Mocs Defense Leading the Nation to Start the New Season
Chattanooga-(WDEF) Can't ask for a much better start to the season for the Chattanooga defense. They went eleven straight quarters without giving up a single point. If the Mocs maintain that defensive domination, then UTC will win a whole lot…
Mocs Move Up to Number 3 in Latest FCS Poll Which Ties Highest Ranking in School History
(gomocs.com) The Chattanooga Mocs moved up to No. 3 in the Football Championship Subdivision Coaches Poll released today. That equals the highest ranking in school history. The Mocs are coming off a 21-14 win at Furman and own a 3-0…
Mocs LB Nakevion Leslie Earns Multiple Player of the Week Honors
(gomocs.com) University of Tennessee at Chattanooga senior linebacker Nakevion Leslie was named the FCS National Player of the Week by College Sports Madness after leading the Mocs to a 21-14 win at Furman on Saturday. He is also the Southern…
Mocs Receiver Xavier Borishade Off to Monster Start in Senior Season
Chattanooga-(WDEF) If Mocs wideout Xavier Borishade maintains his current production, he'll obliterate the UTC receiving records this season. Borishade is off to a monster start in his senior season. Xavier Borishade currently leads the nation in yards per catch, averaging…
SoCon Might Pull League Basketball Tournament From North Carolina Because of State's LGBT Law
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) - Southern Conference commissioner John Iamarino has hinted that the men's and women's basketball tournaments in the collegiate sports league could be moved from Asheville, North Carolina. The Asheville Citizen-Times reports (http://avlne.ws/2cDKREk) that Iamarino's comments Tuesday came…
UTC Women's Basketball Schedule Might Be Best in School History
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. --- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women’s basketball schedule for the 2016-17 season is ambitious to say the least. The Mocs will host 12 games, participate in the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame Women’s Challenge and…
SoCon suggests it may move hoops from North Carolina
UTC's athletic conference will discuss moving basketball tournament out of Asheville
Mocs Schedule Ramping Up With Start of SoCon Play
Chattanooga-(WDEF) The Mocs have been dynamite in their first two games of the year. But now the real season gets underway this Saturday as the Mocs jump into conference action as they visit Furman. Football is fun when you win…
Mocs Quarterback Alejandro Bennifield Named National Player of the Week
(gomocs.com) University of Tennessee at Chattanooga junior quarterback Alejandro Bennifield is the College Football Performance Awards National FCS Performer of the Week. He was responsible for all five touchdowns in the Mocs' 34-0 shutout over Presbyterian on Saturday. In just…
Former Moc Andy Meyer Named New UTC Track Coach
(gomocs.com) University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics David Blackburn announced that Andy Meyer has accepted the position as the head coach of the Cross Country/Track & Field Programs today. Meyer was most recently the co-head…
Mocs Focused in Racking Up Easy Season Opening Victory
Chattanooga-(WDEF) When everybody on your football roster gets into the game, that's code for an easy victory. Mocs made it look easy in their opener, beating Shorter 66-0. But UTC knows it won't be sunshine, lollipops, and rainbows the rest…
Chattanooga Mocs Move up to Number 6 in Latest FCS Coaches Poll
Week 1 FCS Coaches Poll (Sept. 5, 2016) Points Preseason 2016 Record Team (First-Place Votes) 1 North Dakota State (23) 646 1 1-0 2 Richmond (3) 611 4 1-0 3 Northern Iowa 577 5 1-0 Sam Houston State 577 2…
Chattanooga controls Shorter from the outset in 66-0 win
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Alejandro Bennifield threw four touchdown passes, and Chattanooga dominated Division II Shorter from the start in a 66-0 season-opening win Thursday night. The Mocs return 46 lettermen with half on the offensive side of the ball…
Mocs Quarterback Alejandro Bennifield Ready For First Career Start
Chattanooga-(WDEF) Even though the Mocs will send out a veteran team in their opener against Shorter, they'll sport a brand new quarterback in Alejandro Bennifield. He enjoyed some playing time backing up Jacob Huesman in recent years, but Thursday will…
UTC Continues Playing SEC Teams With Addition of Vols to 2019 Football Schedule
(gomocs.com) The Chattanooga Mocs are headed back to Knoxville, Tenn. The Mocs and Vols agreed on a contract to meet on the gridiron on Sept. 14, 2019. It will be the 41st meeting between the two, and the first since…
Vols Announce Future Home Games Including 2019 Date With the Chattanooga Mocs
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee announced Tuesday the dates for seven future home football games. All seven games will be contested at Neyland Stadium. Home meetings with UTEP (2018), Chattanooga (2019), UAB (2019), Charlotte (2020), Bowling Green (2021),…
Mocs Rock Rare 'Motown Monday' Practice
Chattanooga-(WDEF)The Chattanooga Mocs were rocked the Motown sound on Monday night at Finley Stadium. Normally the team doesn't practice on Monday's because of a heavy afternoon class schedule for the players. But with a Thursday opener with Shorter, the Mocs…
Mocs Volleyball Team Ready to Defend SoCon Title
Chattanooga-(WDEF) The UTC volleyball team enjoyed a lot of success last year, and they hope the good times continue again in 2016. Chattanooga won their first Southern Conference title since 1997. Now the Mocs want to make it back-to-back league…