Tiger Nation, Gird Up-Game Day Is Almost Here!
by Khala Hoyle
MEMPHIS, TENN.- Tomorrow, the heat of college football returns with a sizzling and captivating in-state faceoff—Memphis Tigers vs. Chattanooga Moccasins! This game is a nice kickoff to the season for the Tigers, and Tiger Nation, you know exactly what that means for you all: wear your gear, bring all of the cheers, and set Liberty Stadium on fire!
Game Details
• When: Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. CST
• Where: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
• TV: Available via ESPN+
• Live Stream Ready: ESPN+, stats app open
Game Analysis
It’s Week 1, and the Tigers are bringing a brand of physical and fast football, with the return of Sutton Smith and the addition of Antwann Hill Jr at quarterback. On the other hand, Chattanooga could have the opportunity to flip the script, coming off a solid FCS season.
This is a rare matchup as the two have only met a total of 18 times, the last being in 2006. In this series, Memphis holds a 12-5 edge. Chattanooga is surely looking to make this game memorable. Coach Rusty Wright of Chattanooga has already made his statement ahead of the match: “We have to play well. We have to minimize things… give ourselves a chance to go in late and see what happens.” He’s sermonizing toughness and execution.
It is speculated that the Mocs will try to disrupt the Tigers’ early rhythm. With the Tigers having size, depth, and experience, they will want to score fast and often. Memphis has the opportunity to turn this into a runaway and truant party. The odds list Memphis as about a 27.5-point favorite (Pick Dawgz and ESPN.com), and ESPN’s Matchup Predictor makes it 95% Tiger advantage.
PREDICTION: Memphis 27, Chattanooga 24
