Mocs analysis: UTC lives up to potential in its biggest blowout of Bulldogs

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / UTCs Javin Whatley, left, and Camden Overton, center, celebrate with Lance Jackson after he scored a touchdown against The Citadel on Saturday night at Finley Stadium. — Staff photo by Olivia Ross / UTCs Javin Whatley, left, and Camden Overton, center, celebrate with Lance Jackson after he scored a touchdown against The Citadel on Saturday night at Finley Stadium. Staff photo by Olivia Ross / UTCs Javin Whatley, left, and Camden Overton, center, celebrate with Lance Jackson after he scored a touchdown against The Citadel on Saturday night at Finley Stadium.

By Gene Henley September 16, 2023 2 min read

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga beat writer Gene Henley breaks down the Mocs’ 48-3 win over The Citadel.

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UTC football vs. The Citadel on Sept. 16, 2023

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / UTCs Demetrius Coleman (16) yells after scoring a touchdown. UT Chattanooga took on The Citadel at home on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / UTCs Demetrius Coleman (16) yells after scoring a touchdown. UT Chattanooga took on The Citadel at home on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / UTCs Jamoi Mayes (2) runs the ball. UT Chattanooga took on The Citadel at home on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / UTCs Chase Artopoeus (9) gets the ball off the snap. UT Chattanooga took on The Citadel at home on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / UTCs Ailym Ford (0) runs in for a touchdown. UT Chattanooga took on The Citadel at home on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / UTCs Ailym Ford (0) runs in for a touchdown. UT Chattanooga took on The Citadel at home on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / UTCs Ailym Ford (0) runs in for a touchdown. UT Chattanooga took on The Citadel at home on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / UTCs Lance Jackson (22) runs in for a touchdown. UT Chattanooga took on The Citadel at home on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / UTCs Javin Whatley (6) and Camden Overton (16) celebrate with Lance Jackson (22) after his touchdown. UT Chattanooga took on The Citadel at home on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / UTCs Head Coach Rusty Wright yells from the sidelines. UT Chattanooga took on The Citadel at home on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / UTC running back Ailym Ford celebrates after scoring a touchdown against The Citadel on Saturday night at Finley Stadium.

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / The Citadels Cooper Wallace (27) is brought down by UTCs Montrell Henderson (91), Alex Mitchell (41), and Romeo Wykle (4). UT Chattanooga took on The Citadel at home on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / UTCs Chase Artopoeus (9) hands the ball off to Ailym Ford (0). UT Chattanooga took on The Citadel at home on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / UTCs Chase Artopoeus (9) looks for the pass. UT Chattanooga took on The Citadel at home on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / UTCs Jamoi Mayes (2) runs the ball in for a touchdown. UT Chattanooga took on The Citadel at home on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / The Citadels Cooper Wallace (27) is brought down by UTC. UT Chattanooga took on The Citadel at home on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / UTCs Ben Brewton (53), Jay Person (30), and Jordan Walker (28) take down The Citadels Javonte Graves-Billips (19). UT Chattanooga took on The Citadel at home on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / UTCs Chase Artopoeus (9) throws a pass. UT Chattanooga took on The Citadel at home on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / UTCs Javin Whatley (6) shakes off The Citadels Justin Preaster (8). UT Chattanooga took on The Citadel at home on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / UTCs Javin Whatley (6) shakes off The Citadels Justin Preaster (8). UT Chattanooga took on The Citadel at home on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / UTCs Javin Whatley (6) runs the ball. UT Chattanooga took on The Citadel at home on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / UTCs Chase Artopoeus (9) throws a pass. UT Chattanooga took on The Citadel at home on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / UTCs Jamoi Mayes (2) catches a pass. UT Chattanooga took on The Citadel at home on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / UTCs Demetrius Coleman (16) runs in for a touchdown, stiff-arming The Citadels Bradlee Jones (34) to the ground. UT Chattanooga took on The Citadel at home on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

SATURDAY’S STAR

UTC senior running back Ailym Ford hadn’t produced at his usual pace through the first two games this year, but he was back to his normal self Saturday with 126 yards and a score — his first of the season. He also moved into second place in career rushing yardage at UTC with the type of performance Mocs fans have grown more accustomed to seeing from Ford.

SATURDAY’S STAT