University of Tennessee at Chattanooga offensive coordinator Jeff Durden entered last week’s game against The Citadel expecting the 20th-ranked Bulldogs to emphasize stopping the Mocs’ potent rushing attack.
UTC wide receivers C.J. Board and Xavier Borishade were given a number of opportunities, and they took advantage.
The duo combined for 10 catches for 223 yards and a touchdown in the Mocs’ 31-23 victory, which sealed the program’s second consecutive trip into the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs by virtue of the Southern Conference’s automatic bid. The Mocs will find out their playoff fate Sunday, but first they have a date Saturday with a Football Bowl Subdivision opponent, 16th-ranked Florida State.
“It’s been a long time coming,” Board said of the passing eruption. “Jake (quarterback Jacob Huesman) played a great game. It’s up to him and the line, and they blocked well, so it was awesome.
“It always feels good to know you have two receivers playing really well.”