Chattanooga vs. Tennessee Prediction & Betting Tips - August 31 | College Football Week 1 

The Chattanooga Mocs are getting ready to take on the No. 15 Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday in an FCS versus FBS game at Neyland Stadium. The Mocs were able to go 8-5 a year ago while the Vols finished the 2023 season with a 9-4 record, including a 35-0 victory in the Citrus Bowl over the Iowa Hawkeyes.

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Chattanooga vs. Tennessee prediction

The Chattanooga Mocs are a strong team in the FCS but they are not likely going to be in the same ballpark as the No. 15 program in the nation. Nico Iamaleava has significant passing weapons with wide receivers Bru McCoy and Squirrel White who could be dominant throughout the game as the Mocs' defense may struggle to slow them down.

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Even without quarterback Joe Milton III and running back Jaylen Wright on the roster, they will likely be able to score well in this game. The Vols have also been a significant defensive program, allowing just 22.0 total points per game in the 2023 season.

Meanwhile, the Chattanooga Mocs allowed 160.5 rushing yards per game a season ago. This matchup should see the Tennessee Volunteers cover the spread and dominate the game.

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Chattanooga vs. Tennessee tips

Tip 1: Tennessee -38 (-110)

Tip 2: Under 56.5 Points (-110)

Tip 3: Chattanooga Mocs Under 7.5 Points (+105)

Chattanooga vs. Tennessee head-to-head

The in-state opponents are familiar with one another as this is the 45th meeting between the Chattanooga Mocs and Tennessee Volunteers. The Vols have expectedly dominated the overall head-to-head as they hold a 40-2-2 record, winning 10 consecutive games. The most recent game took place on Sept. 14, 2019, with the Volunteers securing a 45-0 home win.

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Where to watch Chattanooga vs. Tennessee

The game between the Chattanooga Mocs and Tennessee Volunteers will air on the SEC Network for linear television audiences. SEC Network is also available on ESPN+, Sling and Fubo.

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