A look back at Tennessee’s victory over Chattanooga in 2019

A look back at Tennessee’s first win in 2019 against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium.

Tennessee will host Chattanooga on Saturday to open the 2024 season.

Kickoff is scheduled for 12:45 p.m. EDT and SEC Network will televise the contest between the Vols and  Mocs.

Tennessee leads the all time series, 40-2-2.

Each week, Vols Wire will look back at a memorable game against Tennessee’s upcoming opponent. This installment will revisit the Vols’ win over Chattanooga on Sept. 14, 2019 at Neyland Stadium.

Tennessee entered the game under head coach Jeremy Pruitt with an 0-2 record, having lost to Georgia State and BYU.

The Vols defeated Chattanooga, 45-0.

Quarterback Jarrett Guarantano completed 7-of-8 passing attempts for 142 yards and three touchdowns for Tennessee.

The Vols forced four turnovers in the contest as Jeremy Banks, Nigel Warrior and Kenney Solomon III all recorded interceptions, while Darrell Taylor recovered a fumble by the Mocs.

Brandon Johnson also scored a touchdown after a blocked punt.

Ty Chandler led Tennessee in rushing yards (46) and Marquez Callaway led the Vols with 59 receiving yards.

PHOTOS: Tennessee football defeats Chattanooga in 2019

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