The Mocs host The Citadel Saturday, Oct. 21, for Military Appreciation Day at 2:00 p.m. (E.D.T.).  Below is a timeline of activities, along with links to tons of general information about game day at Finley Stadium.

Drew Baldridge headlines the Mocs Block Tailgate, powered by EPB Fiber Optics and presented by iHeart Media, while the wrestling team hosts its Blue & Gold match in the First Tennessee Pavilion. 

The Mocs Block Tailgate is a FREE event that starts at Noon and takes place on Chestnut Street on the east side of the stadium by the scoreboard.  The concerts are open to all fans, and any students can set up a tailgating tent in this area with a valid Mocs card, starting at 8:00 a.m.



The Wrestling Blue & Gold match also starts at Noon, immediately following the Moc Walk.  The Mocs will have a mat down and be warming up all morning in the First Tennessee Pavilion. 

Gates officially open at 12:30 p.m. and there are a lot of new food options inside the stadium.  Check  out this article in Chattanooga Magazine that showcases what is new with concessions at Finley Stadium. 

The timeline and links below help fans get ready for Saturday's showdown with the Paladins.  Bring all your friends and come cheer on the Mocs at Finley Stadium.  

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Saturday, Oct. 21
8:00 a.m. - Parking Lots Open at Finley Stadium.
             - Fans can begin tailgating when the lots open. 
            - Student/Faculty/Staff lot at 13^th & Chestnut Opens           
10:00 a.m. – Student Shuttle begins run from Campus to Finley (First Pickup is 5^th & Palmetto).
            - Downtown Electric Shuttle starts runs to the corner of Main and Chestnut.
            - Ticket Booth & Will Call in the First Tennessee Pavilion Opens.
11:00 a.m. – Plaza on the West Side of the Stadium Opens with Beer & Food Vendors
            - All Ticket Booths at Finley Stadium open.
            - Party in the Pavilion officially begins.
            - Free ticket pick-up for Military, Veterans and families outside the First Tennessee Pavilion Ticket window.
11:45 a.m. - Moc Walk in the First Tennessee Pavilion.
12:00 p.m. – Drew Baldridge plays the pregame concert at the Mocs Block Tailgate.
            - Wrestling Blue & Gold Match in the First Tennessee Pavilion.          
12:30 p.m. - All gates open at Finley Stadium
1:00 p.m. - Mocs Sports Network pregame coverage begins on Real 96.1 FM with Jim Reynolds, Todd Agne and Will Poindexter.
1:25 p.m. - UTC Marching Band, Spirit Group, Elite and the Train parade through the First Tennessee Pavilion.
1:45 p.m. - Pregame show on the field with the UTC Marching Band.
2:04 p.m. - Official Kickoff Time vs. The Citadel