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Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide football team will compete inside Bryant-Denny Stadium for the final time in the 2023 regular season on Saturday morning when they welcome in the Chattanooga Mocs.
It will be senior day for Alabama and many veteran stars for the Tide will be honored before the home finale.
No. 8 Alabama is one of the hottest teams in the country right with a seven-game winning streak including some impressive double-digit wins over ranked opponents.
It will be important for the Tide to come out and play with the right mindset against the Mocs who are a quality FCS opponent.
As we await kickoff, here are a handful of things Alabama football fans should know about this Chattanooga football team.
Quarterback Chase Artopoeus is having a quality season
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The transfer from UCLA is putting together a solid season for the Mocs. Artopoeus has thrown for over 2,600 yards while completing 62.8% of passes with 20 touchdowns.
The Mocs use two running backs
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The Mocs will feature a duo of talented running backs on Saturday. Gino Appleberry and Ailym Ford have almost identical numbers in the season. Appleberry has 124 carries for 527 yards while Ford has 119 carries for 485 yards.
Triple threat at wide receiver
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The Mocs have a trio of wide receivers that have put up some impressive numbers this season. Jamoi Mayes, Javin Whatley, and Sam Phillips have combined for 147 catches, 2,246 yards, and 16 touchdowns. Keeping those three in check will be critical for the Alabama defense.
The Mocs defense has two solid pass rushers
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Jay Person and Ben Brewton give the Mocs defense a dynamic pass-rushing duo. Person has 7.5 sacks on the season while Brewton has totaled six. Alabama’s offensive line, which…
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Publish date : 2023-11-15 12:30:41
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