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Mocs analysis: Preparing for SoCon play isn’t always pretty

GoMocs.com photo by Laura O'Dell / UTC defenders Khari Gee (0), Kamari Todd (34) and Kristian Ozane (2) celebrate after recovering a fumble in the Mocs' 45-17 loss at Tennessee Tech on Saturday.
GoMocs.com photo by Laura O'Dell / UTC defenders Khari Gee (0), Kamari Todd (34) and Kristian Ozane (2) celebrate after recovering a fumble in the Mocs' 45-17 loss at Tennessee Tech on Saturday. GoMocs.com photo by Laura O'Dell / UTC defenders Khari Gee (0), Kamari Todd (34) and Kristian Ozane (2) celebrate after recovering a fumble in the Mocs' 45-17 loss at Tennessee Tech on Saturday.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga fell behind by three scores for the second straight week, this time going down 24-3 on the way to a 45-17 loss that dropped the Mocs to 0-2.

Tennessee Tech (2-0) is nationally ranked in both Football Championship Subdivision polls listed by the NCAA (No. 17 in the Stats Perform Top 25, No. 20 in the coaches poll), while the Mocs received votes in both this past week.

UTC beat writer Gene Henley breaks down the performance for the Mocs, who play their home opener when Stetson (1-1) visits Finley Stadium for a 6 p.m. kickoff next Saturday.


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