Ashton Schumann
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GameDay Ready: Mocs Travel to Johnson City
10/2/2026 9:46:00 AM | Football
Ashton Schumann and the Chattanooga Mocs are on the road for the fourth time in six games as they make the northeasterly trek to Johnson City.
The Chattanooga Mocs football team is back to the SoCon highways and byways for game week six at ETSU. The Saturday afternoon kickoff is planned for 3:30 p.m., kickoff, on ESPN+ from Greene Stadium along with the Mocs Sports Network on WFLI Chattanooga, GoMocs.com and the Varsity Network.
Resources – Preview | Game Notes | Series | Live Stats | Roster | Tickets
Where to Watch
ESPN+ – The ETSU broadcast team of Keith Brake on play-by-play, Mark Hutsell with analysis and Kennedy Story on the sidelines share the action. Click the link here for the broadcast.
Where to Listen
Mocs Sports Network – WFLI Chattanooga (96.1/100.3 FM & 1070 AM) is the flagship for the Mocs broadcast which can be heard near and far with access on GoMocs.com and the Varsity Network app. "Voice of the Mocs" Jim Reynolds has the call. He's joined in the booth by Todd Agne (Analysis) & on the sidelines by Will Poindexter. Click the link here for the broadcast. The new GoMocs app is in production. Upon completion, it will be one more location to catch the game.
Other Ways to Follow
Live stats for the contest are provided online by the Mocs statistical staff. Click the link here to follow the numbers. The Mocs communication staff is also on hand with timely posts on X and Instagram via @GoMocsFB.
Notes Drop:
In the Chattanooga Press
The Mocs are covered like a blanket in Chattanooga with the Times Free Press, TV affiliates from ABC, CBS & NBC, along with a myriad of online outlets, podcasts and social media. Here are a few stories available leading into this week's contest.
Football Ticket Quick Links – Mini-Plans | Game
As always, for all Mocs and McKenzie Arena events, go to GoMocs.com/tickets. Football mini-plans and single-game tickets are available with season tickets on sale as well for men's and women's basketball along with wrestling. The Arena also has Leanne Morgan's "The Time of Our Lives" Tour available.
GoMocs.com is the official website of the Chattanooga Mocs. Wear what the teams wear in our BSN Team Store or go to the bookstore's official True Spirit Stop. The Mocs can also be followed on their official Facebook, X & Instagram accounts. Find out how to join the Mocs Club and support more than 300 student-athletes by clicking here & by checking out NIL possibilities here.
Resources – Preview | Game Notes | Series | Live Stats | Roster | Tickets
Where to Watch
ESPN+ – The ETSU broadcast team of Keith Brake on play-by-play, Mark Hutsell with analysis and Kennedy Story on the sidelines share the action. Click the link here for the broadcast.
Where to Listen
Mocs Sports Network – WFLI Chattanooga (96.1/100.3 FM & 1070 AM) is the flagship for the Mocs broadcast which can be heard near and far with access on GoMocs.com and the Varsity Network app. "Voice of the Mocs" Jim Reynolds has the call. He's joined in the booth by Todd Agne (Analysis) & on the sidelines by Will Poindexter. Click the link here for the broadcast. The new GoMocs app is in production. Upon completion, it will be one more location to catch the game.
Other Ways to Follow
Live stats for the contest are provided online by the Mocs statistical staff. Click the link here to follow the numbers. The Mocs communication staff is also on hand with timely posts on X and Instagram via @GoMocsFB.
Notes Drop:
- Top 20 Nationally...
3rd, Journey Wyche, Rush Yds/Att (7.5) - SoCon Leader
5th, Pass Defense (136.2) - SoCon Leader
T6th, Davon Kiser, Punt Return TDs (1) - SoCon Leader
7th, Total Defense (266.6) - SoCon Leader
9th, Scoring Defense (14.2) - SoCon Leader
9th, Sacks (3.0) - SoCon Leader
9th, Kevin Lalin, Rushing TDs (6) - SoCon Leader
9th, 4th Down Conv. Defense (28.6%)
T12th, Defensive TDs (1) - SoCon Leader
13th, Kevin Lalin, Rush Yards/Game (95.8) - SoCon Leader
13th, Davon Kiser, KO Returns (27.3)
16th, Rush Offense (201.8)
16th, Davon Kiser, Punt Returns (14.4)
16th, Turnovers Lost (3)
18th, Jude Kelley, FG per Game (1.4)
20th, Fewest Penalties/Game (4.8)
20th, Orlando Daniels, Forced Fumbles (0.4) - SoCon Leader - Defense has held back-to-back SoCon opponents to single-digit scoring totals for the first time since 2013 (Furman/at Elon-9 apiece). If they can pull that off against a high-powered Bucs offense, it would be the first time in school history in SoCon play and the first time with three straight since 1974: Middle Tennessee (24-7), Milwaukee (43-7) & No. 11 Jacksonville State (13-9).
- 15 points allowed the last two weeks (7-Wofford/8-at The Citadel). Fewest in a 3-game stretch in recent times? 25 in 2024 (10 at Furman, 5-Wofford & 10-VMI). The defense gave up 35 in a 4-game span adding 10 at ETSU week prior to Furman as the last four in a 5-game win streak.
- The running backs room has 5,063 career yards and 38 rushing TDs.
- RB Kevin Lalin needs 13 rushing yards for 2,750 (2,737). Needs 273 all-purpose yards for 3,500 (3,227).
- WR Ashton Schumann is 18 catches from 175 and 423 yards away from 2,500 (157-2,067).
- RB Harrison Bey-Buie needs 97 rushing yards to reach 1,500 (1,403).
- RB Journey Wyche needs 151 yards to reach 1,000 for career (849).
In the Chattanooga Press
The Mocs are covered like a blanket in Chattanooga with the Times Free Press, TV affiliates from ABC, CBS & NBC, along with a myriad of online outlets, podcasts and social media. Here are a few stories available leading into this week's contest.
- TFP beat writer Gene Henley shared a variety of notes and observations after the win in Charleston: click on story link here.
- DE Jestin Gilmore shares his journey of positivity no matter what the game's thrown at him in five years in Chattanooga on our Meet the Mocs site: click on story link here.
- OL Jacob Ziegler is taking advantage of his opportunity at tackle according to Henley: click on story link here.
- WDEF 12's (CBS) Rick Nyman focuses on a running game that has flourished in the first third of the 2026 season: click on story link here.
- The Mocs defense looks at the challenge ahead against a talented Bucs squad per Henley: click on story link here.
- NewsChannel9's Will Levenson looks at the growing confidence within the group: click on story link here.
- Henley shares five things to know about ETSU: click on story link here.
Football Ticket Quick Links – Mini-Plans | Game
As always, for all Mocs and McKenzie Arena events, go to GoMocs.com/tickets. Football mini-plans and single-game tickets are available with season tickets on sale as well for men's and women's basketball along with wrestling. The Arena also has Leanne Morgan's "The Time of Our Lives" Tour available.
GoMocs.com is the official website of the Chattanooga Mocs. Wear what the teams wear in our BSN Team Store or go to the bookstore's official True Spirit Stop. The Mocs can also be followed on their official Facebook, X & Instagram accounts. Find out how to join the Mocs Club and support more than 300 student-athletes by clicking here & by checking out NIL possibilities here.
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