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The latest UTC coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Sports section.
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UTC’s receiver shortage opens door for Erik Bussmann
What might have seemed to outsiders like a sudden opportunity for Erik Bussmann last week was a role he has spent years preparing for at UTC.
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UTC notebook: Evan Rogers wins golf opener vs. loaded field in Knoxville
UTC golfer Evan Rogers is 1-for-1 as a sophomore, and he helped the Mocs open their 2026-27 schedule strong to continue the program's best stretch in years.
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Five things to know about Tennessee Tech
Jamarr Jones spent three seasons on the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga defensive line. He started at defensive tackle against Tennessee Tech last September and had two assisted tackles in a 45-17 loss.
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Heavy workload in opener no issue for UTC’s Lalin
Kevin Lalin knew the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga was going to need him Thursday night. He didn't know it was going to need him 30 times.
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UTC defense delivered on pregame plan to ‘change the narrative’
Somewhere in the middle of the scouting report the UTC defense carried into Thursday night's 2026 season opener was a single page with three words on it.
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Mocs win season opener despite missing multiple key players
Led by running back Kevin Lalin and a strong defense, UTC kicked off its 2026 football season Thursday night with a road win against West Georgia.
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Mocs will kick off new season with a roster Rusty Wright actually knows
It was just a year ago that UTC football coach Rusty Wright had a very big question about his team as the Mocs prepared to open the season: "Who are (most of) these guys?"
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Grateful, not excited: Cooksey gets a second chance at nickel
Martez Cooksey's second career University of Tennessee at Chattanooga start didn't go well for him, and he lost some of his confidence as a result.
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Five bold predictions for UTC football: expect Mocs to finish top two in the league
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga opens its season Thursday at West Georgia. Here are five bold predictions for the Mocs from beat reporter Gene Henley:
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UTC defensive breakdown: Mocs counting on added size, speed in 2026
UTC will kick off its 2026 season Thursday night. First, though, the Times Free Press is breaking down the Mocs by position groups, with the defense up now.
