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Mocs rise to occasion, beat Samford 31-21

Running back Richardre Bagley follows sensational blocking in picking up yardage for UTC in its 31-21 Southern Conference win Saturday over Samford.
Running back Richardre Bagley follows sensational blocking in picking up yardage for UTC in its 31-21 Southern Conference win Saturday over Samford. Running back Richardre Bagley follows sensational blocking in picking up yardage for UTC in its 31-21 Southern Conference win Saturday over Samford.

By Gene Henley 4 min read

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Mocs display depth in defeating Bulldogs Mocs rise to occasion, beat Samford 31-21 Huesman, Mocs claim road win at Samford

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – For those who were ready to write off the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga football team after sub-par defensive performances in its first two games, coach Russ Huesman had a message after the Mocs’ 31-21 victory Saturday afternoon at Seibert Stadium.

“Everybody thought we were dead,” he said. “The United States of America thought Chattanooga football was dead. Well, you’re wrong, America! You’re wrong!”

The Mocs’ opponent Saturday, Samford – which was ranked 26th in one FCS poll and 29th in another – had become a trendy pick to upend the 10th-ranked two-time defending Southern Conference champions. The Bulldogs entered the game averaging 51.5 points and 644 yards per game, while the UTC defense had been much-maligned after a poor performance against NCAA Division II member Mars Hill.

But that upset never came to fruition.