Week 1 of the college football season brings a Tennessee showdown as the Chattanooga Mocs travel to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium to square off with the Memphis Tigers on Saturday.
Memphis enters the new campaign on the heels of an 11-2 year, including a 6-2 run through the American Athletic Conference. The Tigers packed plenty of punch offensively in 2024, averaging 35.7 points per contest while racking up over 270 yards through the air and 174 on the ground.
Defensively, they proved stout against the run, limiting opponents to just 111.8 rushing yards per game, but were more vulnerable against the pass, giving up 257.5 yards on average.
Chattanooga, meanwhile, put together a respectable 7-5 finish last fall, including a 5-3 mark in the Southern Conference. The Mocs posted 25 points per outing, leaning on a balanced attack that produced 218.7 yards passing and 127.5 rushing per game.
On defense, they held their own by allowing just 22.2 points, though opponents found more success pounding the ball on the ground with an average of 152.4 rushing yards per contest.
Here's what you need to know to watch Memphis host Chattanooga on Saturday, including start time and TV channel.
What channel is Memphis vs. Chattanooga on today?
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: ESPN+
Memphis vs. Chattanooga will air live exclusively on ESPN+, with Chris Carlin (play-by-play) and Jay Sonnhalter (analyst) calling the game.
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Memphis vs. Chattanooga start time
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025
- Kickoff: 4:30 p.m. ET or 1:30 p.m. PT
Memphis vs. Chattanooga is set to kick off at 4:30 p.m. ET from Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
in Memphis, Tennessee.
Memphis vs. Chattanooga radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
Listen live to Memphis vs. Chattanooga live on SiriusXM via channel 381 (Tigers broadcast).
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Memphis Tigers Schedule 2025
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 30 | vs. Chattanooga Mocs | 3:30 p.m. |
| Sep. 6 | at Georgia State Panthers | 6:00 p.m. |
| Sep. 13 | at Troy Trojans | 11:00 a.m. |
| Sep. 20 | vs. Arkansas Razorbacks | TBD |
| Sep. 27 | at Florida Atlantic Owls | TBD |
| Oct. 4 | vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane | TBD |
| Oct. 18 | at UAB Blazers | TBD |
| Oct. 25 | vs. South Florida Bulls | TBD |
| Oct. 31 | at Rice Owls | 6:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 7 | vs. Tulane Green Wave | 8:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 15 | at East Carolina Pirates | TBD |
| Nov. 27 | vs. Navy Midshipmen | 6:30 p.m. |
| Dec. 5 | American Athletic Conference Championship | 8:00 p.m. |
Chattanooga Mocs Schedule 2025
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 30 | at Memphis Tigers | 4:30 p.m. |
| Sep. 6 | at Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles | 1:00 p.m. |
| Sep. 13 | vs. Stetson Hatters | 6:00 p.m. |
| Sep. 20 | at Tarleton State Texans | 7:00 p.m. |
| Sep. 27 | vs. The Citadel Bulldogs | 6:00 p.m. |
| Oct. 4 | at VMI Keydets | 1:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 18 | vs. East Tennessee State Buccaneers | 1:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 25 | at Samford Bulldogs | 3:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 1 | vs. Western Carolina Catamounts | 4:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 8 | vs. Furman Paladins | 12:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 15 | at Mercer Bears | 3:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 22 | at Wofford Terriers | 1:30 p.m. |