UTC’s Keon Williams (22) falls toward the goal line as Terrell Robinson (6) signals a touchdown.Even University of Tennessee at Chattanooga linebacker Gunner Miller was able to get in on the scoring fun Saturday in the Mocs’ 42-10 rout of Austin Peay at Finley Stadium.
It was that kind of evening for the Mocs, who in front of an announced crowd of 9,189 enjoyed their second blowout win in as many weeks. UTC had 509 yards of offense in the Sept. 7 42-14 thrashing of Georgia State and gained 412 against the Governors, who have lost to Tennessee, Vanderbilt and UTC to start the season.
Miller’s interception return for a touchdown — the second of the senior’s college career — put UTC up 35-7 at the end of a dominating first half. It was the most points the Mocs have scored in a half since 2000.
“I think we’ve got a lot of great players on this team,” Miller said. “[From] when I came in five years ago, the talent has completely changed. It’s only going to get better, and we’ve just got to learn how to win games, win the big games.”
The Mocs have their third 2-1 start under coach Russ Huesman (2009 and 2011) and just the program’s fifth since 2000. UTC is off this Saturday and will go for its third win on Aug. 28 against Georgia Southern in Statesboro.