The Official #15 Tennessee vs. Chattanooga Game Thread, 12:45 PM ET, SEC Network

[Swiftybaby]

Boy the vols got me high as a kite. Dear lord please don’t let me crash

 

[NOLAPhil]

Can we start a new forum site? NegaVolnation.com and some of yall can head over there.

 

[Scottt5]

Ah, I had forgotten he got bumped up. I had just gone back to the 2024 Rivals class rankings. Of course they still had him at a 4 ️. That was certainly a 5️ play he pulled off today.

I was more impressed with his tackle for a loss.

 

[WillisWG]

siap

 

[WillisWG]

Our 4* DE Jordan Ross that we beat out Bama, UGA and Auburn for making the punt block, scoop and score! Nice! Very athletic play.

 

[tn4elvis]

They both played but didn’t do much. Felt like Carter overran a few plays but solid overall. Pierce was pretty quiet

They stayed away from him and took short drops in the throw game. Plus he was doubled most of the day. Tyre West looks special

 

[robcovol]

Vols fan in Aggieland. The score today reminded me back in the 70s, there was a local store in College Station that would give a discount based on the Aggies margin of victory. Two weeks in a row, the Aggies won by 55 and 60 points. After that, they had to withdraw the offer.

 

[Volfan1000]

#15 Tennessee Volunteers: 0-0 (0-0 SEC)

vs.


(#8 FCS) Chattanooga Mocs: 0-0 (0-0 SOCON)

GAME 1 | AUG. 31, 2024 | 12:45 P.M. ET | KNOXVILLE, TENN. | NEYLAND STADIUM (101,915)



Weather
Hi: 92 / Low: 71 // Precip: 39%


Line: UT -38.5
O/U: 56.5


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Chattanooga Game Notes

Tennessee covered the spread easily today.

 

[Bloodrunsorange27]

They stayed away from him and took short drops in the throw game. Plus he was doubled most of the day. Tyre West looks special

Yeah I figured he would get a lot of double teams. I agree - West had a great game. That hit on their RB to cause the fumble was brutal

 

[UTK]

Lagway has high potential but it’s one thing to come in with no pressure and garbage time. They should start him and see how he looks, being 100%. Won’t save them form their ****** defense but still

 

[first time caller]

Why is it I despise all other fan bases
...got to turn off the tv and remain on this Tennessee high.

 

[norrislakevol]

Lagway has high potential but it’s one thing to come in with no pressure and garbage time. They should start him and see how he looks, being 100%. Won’t save them form their ****** defense but still

It will be a 51 to 31 type of game. Vols of course.

 

[UTK]

It will be a 51 to 31 type of game. Vols of course.

Hard to say this far out. But fight now I’m not sure the sniff the 20s against us

 

[volfan102455]

We beat Chattanooga like we should beat Chattanooga- very stress-free game. We will get a better idea next week about this team. The real first test will come at Oklahoma.

 

[norrislakevol]

Hard to say this far out. But fight now I’m not sure the sniff eye 20s against us

You may be right, but I will still need to see our secondary step it up.

 

[JohnWardForever]

This Tennessee team should blast Ncst. NIco for 60 minutes= 48-20.

 

[YankeeVol]

Tennessee covered the spread easily today.

Thanks Jimmy

 

[VolRage]

I just hate fans that look for anything to complain about. Let me ask you this, did you make any positive posts today? Did you find anything to be excited about? If you look at my posts, I will always call out those who call our players for no other reason than they have no idea what the coaches have planned. They held Nico out last season to let him acclimate to the offense. It looks like they made a pretty good decision as Nico looked like a 10 year veteran. Bet they have the same plan for Merklinger. The advantage is, they have a more talented 1st string QB to lead the team. Enjoy the blowout.

Sure I posted positive comments today. What wasn’t there to be happy about. Nico played great. The running game was great. The OL and DL played great. The D held their opponent to just over 200 yards. I just think Merk has a MUCH higher ceiling than the 5th year senior Moore. I think you’re assuming too much just because I have more faith in Merk based upon what I saw today. The guy has fire in his eyes. I like his game and demeanor better than Moore’s. He carries himself like a winner. He exudes confidence. He reminds me of Casey Clausen. Again, that’s my opinion based upon what I saw today.

 

[ndubvols]

Any injuries noted today? Didn’t notice any but missed some if it too

 

[Brave Volunteer]

It’s great to be a Tennessee Volunteer. Everything else is second tier.

I'm trademarking that! "If You Ain't Volunteer, You're Second Tier!"

 

[GleasonVol]

Chinese restauranteur and his wife were getting at it, and he said. Honey I want 69. She said “ why you want sesame chicken now “

grease = slicker

 

[patrick]

Nice win for the Vols. Did what they were supposed to do! On to the next game.

I’m thinking that TN rolls NC State - Vols win going away by at least 20.

 

[RAVOL]

First wow it was hot especially sitting in 2nd level but hydrated well. 2nd Nico Nico. Incredible throwing the football. He is so gifted and will one day be the Top pick in draft Enjoy Ladies and Gents. 3rd Defense deep strong at point of attack Chatt was afraid the throw ball downfield. 4th what about Gilbert the FG Kicker huge question mark coming into this game looked really good. 5th We look like a Top 10 Program from a physical Strength standpoint as we just made a good FCS Team look really bad. With our recruiting going great we are definitely back as a Top 10 program. Go Vols. In CHRIST Alone

 

[VFL-82-JP]

I just think Merk has a MUCH higher ceiling than the 5th year senior Moore. I think you’re assuming too much just because I have more faith in Merk based upon what I saw today. The guy has fire in his eyes. I like his game and demeanor better than Moore’s. He carries himself like a winner. He exudes confidence. He reminds me of Casey Clausen. Again, that’s my opinion based upon what I saw today.

The game was racing for Merk. You could see it in his eyes and his decisions. It was all just going too fast.

No worries, it will slow down as he gains experience. He'll be fine, and has a bright future. He's just young/new.

That is Gaston's advantage over him this season. May not have the physical advantages Merk has, but he's got the offensive playbook, design, and philosophy flowing in his veins. For that reason, Gaston will likely remain the #2 all season

Let's just keep knocking on wood for Nico to remain healthy all year long. Because neither Gaston nor Merk have what he's got going on right now.

Go Vols!

 

[Vol8188]

I’ll put my knowledge against yours any day. Your water carrying for Martinez is laughable.

Go ahead then. When should DBs turn and look for the football? I played the position and I spent a decade coaching the position.

When should a DB turn and look for the ball?