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ETSU football defeats Chattanooga 14-3 to reclaim the Rail

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 4:45 AM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

ETSU football defeats Chattanooga 14-3 to reclaim the Rail

Summary

ETSU football reclaimed the Rail trophy on October 3, 2026, with a 14-3 victory over Chattanooga in Johnson City, Tennessee. This win marks ETSU's first triumph in the rivalry since 2018 and improves their overall record to 4-2, including a 2-0 mark in Southern Conference play. Senior running back Jason Albritton led the Buccaneers with 95 rushing yards and a touchdown. Quarterback Mason Mims threw for 186 yards, including a fourth-quarter touchdown pass to TJ Peyton. The ETSU defense held Chattanooga to just 183 total yards and three points, the fewest allowed by ETSU since returning to Southern Conference competition in 2015. ETSU will travel to face The Citadel on October 10.

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By the Numbers

•ETSU improves to 4-2 overall and 2-0 in SoCon play.
•Albritton rushed for 95 yards and one touchdown.
•Mims completed 15 of 25 passes for 186 yards.
•ETSU's defense recorded a season-high performance, limiting Chattanooga to 183 yards.
•The Buccaneers will face The Citadel next on October 10.

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4:45 AMYahoo Sports — ETSU reclaims rail with 14-3 rivalry win over Chattanooga.

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL)— ETSU football reclaimed the Rail for the first time since 2018 on Saturday, defeating SoCon rival Chattanooga 14-3. The Buccaneers improved to 4-2 overall and 2-0 in SoCon play while snapping a six-game losing streak to the Mocs. ETSU has now won six consecutive conference games dating back to last season. […]
— Yahoo Sports

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