Tennessee vs. Chattanooga: Live Game and Score Updates

The Tennessee Volunteers welcome the Chattanooga Mocs to Neyland Stadium for their season opener in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season. Follow along for live game updates and highlights as Nico Iamaleava makes his highly anticipated starting debut under center for the Vols.

The anticipation surrounding Nico Iamaleava's debut as Tennessee's starting quarterback has reached a fever pitch in Knoxville. The five-star recruit has drawn comparisons to greats like Peyton Manning and is expected to provide a dynamic spark to an offense that underwhelmed last season. The Vols also boast a talented receiving corps led by Jalin Hyatt and Bru McCoy, who will be looking to make a statement against the FCS Mocs.

Tennessee vs. Chattanooga: Live Game and Score Updates

On the other side of the ball, Chattanooga returns a solid defense that ranked near the top of the FCS in several categories last year. Led by senior linebacker Jay Hayes, the Mocs will aim to disrupt Iamaleava and force turnovers.

- Tennessee drives down the field to score on their opening drive, with Iamaleava connecting with Hyatt for a 30-yard touchdown.

- Chattanooga responds with a drive of their own, but stalls in the red zone and settles for a field goal.

- The Vols continue to roll on offense, with Iamaleava finding McCoy for another touchdown pass.

- Chattanooga struggles to move the ball against Tennessee's defense, going three-and-out on their next two possessions.

- Iamaleava throws his third touchdown pass of the game, this time to freshman wideout Evan Stewart.

- The Mocs finally find some breathing room on offense, putting together a long drive that ends with a touchdown pass from Cole Copeland.

- Tennessee responds with a touchdown drive of their own, led by running back Jabari Small.

- Chattanooga adds another field goal to chip away at the deficit, but it's too little, too late.

Tennessee defeats Chattanooga by a score of 45-13 in a dominant performance. Iamaleava finishes the game with 300 passing yards and four touchdowns, while Hyatt leads the receiving corps with over 100 yards and two touchdowns. The Vols' defense holds the Mocs to just 200 total yards and forces two turnovers.

The victory gives Tennessee a promising start to the season and sets the stage for a potential breakout year under head coach Josh Heupel. Chattanooga, despite the loss, showed signs of improvement and will look to build on this performance in their upcoming games.