The No. 6 Chattanooga Mocs return to Southern Conference action this weekend, hosting the Furman Paladins. Game time is set for 1:04 p.m. (E.D.T.) on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn.
The Mocs are boasting their highest FCS ranking in school history. UTC carries a 3-1 overall record and a 1-0 mark in SoCon action into this weekend's matchup. The Paladins are 3-2 overall and also 1-0 in league play.
UTC moved up from No.
8 in both the STATS.com FCS Top 25 and the FCS Coaches Poll. These are the two rankings officially recognized by the NCAA. It is the 21st consecutive week the Mocs have been ranked, a streak that dates back to Nov. 9, 2013.
Furman has played a tough schedule that includes a three-point loss to then-No. 5 and current No. 1 Coastal Carolina. The Paladins have also faced two FBS teams, including an impressive 16-15 win at Central Florida on Sept. 19.
Tickets for the game are available now at the UTC Ticket Office by calling (423) 266-MOCS (6627) or online on GoMocs.com. In addition to the regular business hours of the UTC Ticket Office (10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) at McKenzie Arena, the First Tennessee Pavilion ticket window at Finley Stadium opens at 9:00 a.m. (E.D.T.) on gameday.