The 10th-ranked Chattanooga Mocs head to Atlanta Saturday for week 2. This weekend’s matchup is against Georgia State at Center Parc Stadium (formerly Turner Field).
It’s the first time since 1988 opening the season with two FBS opponents. That year, the Mocs dropped a 33-19 decision at Tulane before heading to Atlanta for another hard-fought loss, 24-10 at Georgia Tech.
That was then and this is now. Both teams look to recover from 0-1 starts (GSU lost 35-12 at Tech) and get back to the positive vibes.
For the Mocs, it’s also a homecoming for a good chunk of the roster.
There are double digits from the metro Atlanta. Almost a quarter of the squad comes from Georgia as well as nearly 20 on the squad 2 deep. It’s home away from home for the program.
Season Tickets are the best option for Mocs fans. Prices start at $60 for general admission. Mocs Club members have the option for reserved seats beginning at the $250 donation level which includes a season parking pass to go with the season ticket. Other choices:
The Mocs claimed five first-place votes for a total of 61 points in a preseason poll of Southern Conference head coaches. A maximum of 80 was available as the Mocs were either one or two on every ballot. Furman was second including three top votes with Western Carolina in third with the other. Mercer was next followed by Samford, ETSU, VMI, Wofford and The Citadel. Ten student-athletes made the preseason all-league squad with four on the first team: DT Marlon Taylor (Preseason DPOTY), OL Reid Williams, DB Jordan Walker and WR Javin Whatley.