UTC's Jay Gibson scores against in Wofford in a game from 2019. The Mocs open the 2022 season at Finley Stadium against the Terriers this Saturday, Kickoff is set for 8 p.m.
photo by GoMocs.com/Laura O'Dell
It’s almost here. We’re just two days away from gameday at Finley Stadium. The 12th-ranked Chattanooga Mocs host Wofford in not only the season opener, but more importantly, the Southern Conference start for both programs.
Win and you’re in first.
Lose…well, let’s just focus on that first part. You always want to make a good impression in an opener, but it’s vital when it all starts with league play.
“It means being ready to execute what we’ve been practicing and training for all summer,” said running back Ailym Ford. “That’s being disciplined, playing hard as a team and finding a way to win and have a positive impact.”
It’s been a lot of work getting to this point. It all started in January with the squad building towards an exciting opening game at Finley Stadium.
“I’m just excited to get back out there with my brothers and get on the field and just play,” added tight end Jay Gibson. “We worked hard all spring and summer to get to this point. I think we’re just a little tired of practicing against each other, and we’re ready to go and compete against an opponent.”
Here’s all you need to know in advance of Saturday’s 6 p.m., kickoff.
GAME SPONSOR: Erlanger Sports Medicine
FRIDAY PREGAME PUSH
Tomorrow – Friday, Sept. 2 – is College Colors Day. Be sure to where your Blue & Gold to work, school, bingo, yoga, really anywhere you wear clothes to support your Mocs on this National initiative. Fans can also purchase new gear through the University’s Barnes & Noble Bookstore here.
WEATHER FORECAST
Nothing like seeing a September high temperature for a gameday. With a high of 82 degrees, it’s easy to imagine the possibilities of a fantastic evening behind a gorgeous Finley Stadium sunset. It doesn’t get much better as it drops behind Lookout and Racoon Mountains.
TICKETS
Season tickets are available through gameday starting at $60 ($12 per game). Single-game start at $15.
Best place to purchase? GoMocs.com/tickets. Download your ticket to your phone and avoid lines. You can also call (423) 266-MOCS (6627).
If you wait until gameday, prices rise $2. The ticket booth at First Horizon Pavilion opens at 2 p.m. North and South Ticket Booths begin sales at 3 p.m. Gates open 90 minutes before the game.
STUDENT INFORMATION
Entry to all Chattanooga athletics events is free to students. Students should register for student tickets for the ticketed sports of football, men’s and women’s basketball, wrestling and softball. Information for students including ticketing, parking, transportation, etc., is here.
PROMOTION
It’s Labor Day Weekend so an absolutely perfect opportunity to “visit” one of the hottest travel destinations in the country. Yep, Chattanooga natives…it’s time for a Staycation. There is so much to see and do in the Scenic City. The name truly says it all, but we often forget all the options that are available.
Get away. Stay at the Chattanoogan and take in its amazing food and beverage options. Get out to places like Ruby Falls or the Tennessee Aquarium. Park at the hotel and take the easy walk over to the stadium. Imagine starting at Noogans Coffee Market and ending the night at High Rail. The complete promotional schedule for the season is here.
1,000 Thundersticks will be distributed inside the gates at the game program tables.
It’s the Scrappy’s Kids Club Game with each kids club member receiving a free GA ticket to the contest.
Hamilton County resident? Tickets are just $5 for our home peeps staying local using promo code: HAMILTON22. Requires valid Hamilton County address on Tennessee I.D.
PARKING & TAILGATING
It’s tough to beat tailgating in the First Horizon Pavilion. If you have not joined the Mocs Club at a level that includes parking at athletics events, it’s $15 per space in the open lots. Several adjoining lots are reserved for donors as well as other figures central to the event.
Want to join the Mocs Club? Click here.
For all the information on visiting Finley Stadium with directions, parking, ticketing, etc., check it all out here. Want to know more about the Party in the Pavilion, we have it covered here.
MOC WALK/MOC ROCK
The Moc Walk tradition continues this season with the team arriving at First Horizon Pavilion and making their way through our phenomenal tailgating area next to Finley Stadium. Fans are encouraged to social distance from the team during this time utilizing applause and “air fives” over physical contact. The Moc Walk is approximately 2:15 prior to kickoff, in this case, 3:45 p.m.
The Marching Mocs, 125 members strong, are poised for a fantastic debut. They are also offering a new gameday feature, the Mocs Rock Concert. It starts 45 minutes before game time (5:15 pm this week) in conjunction with the spirit parade through the Pavilion signaling the fans’ move to the stadium.
CLEAR BAG POLICY
There is a clear bag policy in place for all Mocs athletics events. Fans are allowed to bring in one plastic, vinyl or PVC clear bag that does not exceed 12" x 6" x 12" to home games at Finley Stadium. Check it out here.
GEAR
The Barnes & Noble Fan Store is in the Stadium Club in the south concourse of the stadium.
ATM/CASHLESS
There are no ATM machines on the Finley Stadium campus. Concession stands are cashless and take debit and credit cards.
Gameday Timeline
Noon – All Parking Lots Open for Tailgate
2 p.m. – First Horizon Ticket Booth Opens
3 p.m. – All Ticket Booths Open
3:30 p.m. – Party in the Pavilion Officially Begins
3:45 p.m. – Moc Walk in the First Horizon Pavilion
4:30 p.m. – Finley Stadium Gates Open
5:15 p.m. – Mocs Rock Marching Band Concert
6 p.m. – Kickoff vs. Wofford
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