Tennessee vs Chattanooga Prediction, Game Preview, and Betting Lines

Just how explosive will Tennessee be out of the gate?

Coming off a solid season, now it’s supposed to go back to 2022 and be a real player in the SEC race again, but it has a nasty non-conference date against NC State next week and the SEC opener at Oklahoma coming up quickly.

Chattanooga will be a nice test. No, the Mocs won’t win, but it’s a top ten FCS team that won’t just be a speed bump.

Tennessee vs Chattanooga Preview

Tennessee vs Chattanooga How to Watch
Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024
Game Time: 12:45 pm ET
Venue: Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN
How to Watch: SEC Network
2023 Records: Tennessee (9-4), Chattanooga (8-5)
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Why Chattanooga Will Win

Tennessee has to show in this that it can go without making a slew of big mistakes, and that’s not a given. Turnovers weren’t an issue last year, but penalties have been a really, really big deal over the last two seasons.

Chattanooga was tight with the penalties, not bad on the turnovers, and it has a good offensive style that controls the clock and the tempo. It might have the ball for over 35 minutes in this, but …

Why Tennessee Will Win

The Volunteer pass rush will overwhelm the Moc offensive front.

Yeah, last year’s Chattanooga offensive line was strong in pass protection and okay for the ground game, but the Vols will bring the heat from all sides right away. With so many new parts in the secondary, the pressure up front should make everything else easier.

But that’s not why you called. It’s Tennessee. The defense is good, but it’s along for the ride because …

Tennessee vs Chattanooga: Who Will Win

Let’s go.

Nico Iamaleava has the talent and upside to be a devastating quarterback in this offense, the weapons at receiver are there, and the offensive line might somewhat-quietly be among the most effective in the SEC.

Chattanooga really is good enough to keep this from being a total wipeout, and it should score a little bit, but get ready for the Vols to set an early tone with a great all-around performance.

Tennessee vs Chattanooga Prediction, Betting Lines

Tennessee 52, Chattanooga 13
Line: Tennessee -38.5, o/u: 56.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 2
Tennessee vs Chattanooga Must See Rating: 1.5

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