Willliams, UT-Chattanooga beat Wofford to clinch playoff spot

photo UTC linebacker Nakevion Leslie, left, and defensive lineman Keionta Davis, right, tackle Wofford quarterback Michael Weimer during the Mocs' 31-13 win over the Wofford Terriers on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga. The win nets the Mocs the SoCon championship and a spot in the playoffs.

Keon Williams ran for three touchdowns to lead Chattanooga to a 31-13 victory over Wofford on Saturday.

The victory kept the Mocs (7-3, 6-0) unbeaten and atop the Southern Conference with regular-season games against Tennessee Tech and Furman remaining.

Williams finished with 91 yards on 27 carries. His first touchdown run of 7 yards in the first quarter gave the Mocs a 7-6 lead. Jacob Huesman, who was 26-of-33 passing for 250 yards, threw a 5-yard scoring pass to Faysal Shafaat to make it 14-6. The Terriers (5-4, 3-2) closed within a point before halftime with Lorenzo Long's 42-yard run.

Williams' added touchdowns of 11 and 7 yards in the third quarter for 27 in his career, one short of the program record.

Wofford had just 80 yards passing. Ray Smith rushed for 102 yards on six carries, including a 72-yard score in the first quarter for Wofford.

 

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