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Mocs analysis: Off week arrives with feel-good victory in tow

UTC Athletics photo by Laura O'Dell / UTC defensive lineman Jamarr Jones had two sacks during the Mocs' 21-14 win at VMI in a SoCon game Saturday afternoon. UTC Athletics photo by Laura O'Dell / UTC defensive lineman Jamarr Jones had two sacks during the Mocs' 21-14 win at VMI in a SoCon game Saturday afternoon.

By Gene Henley October 5, 2025 2 min read

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga football team improved to 2-4 overall this year and 1-1 in Southern Conference play with Saturday’s 21-14 win at Virginia Military Institute.

The Mocs have an open date next weekend before kicking off the second half of their regular season by hosting rival East Tennessee State in the Rail Rivalry matchup at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 18 at Finley Stadium.

UTC beat writer Gene Henley breaks down the win.

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