SouthernPigskin.com singled out University of Tennessee at Chattanooga senior defensive lineman Vantrel McMillan as its choice for the top defensive performance in the Southern Conference in Week 1.
McMillan, a native of Albany, Ga., posted a pair of sacks in the Mocs' 66-0 win over Shorter on Thursday, Sept. 1. His -17 sack yards were more than the Hawks 16 yards of total offense in the game. It was a career-high for sacks in a game for McMillan, who helped UTC post the season-opening shutout.
The Mocs are at home again this week, hosting Presbyterian on Saturday, Sept.
10. Kickoff is set for 2:00 p.m. (E.D.T.) and tickets are on sale now on GoMocs.com or by calling the UTC Ticket Office at (423) 266-MOCS (6627).