CARROLLTON, Ga. (Interstat) — Battle Alberson completed 9 of 17 passes for 180 yards and two touchdowns, and Chattanooga topped West Georgia 24-10 on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at University Stadium.

Alberson, from Gulf Breeze, Fla., also ran for 8 yards on 11 carries. Kevin Lalin rushed for 128 yards on 30 carries and a touchdown, and Ashton Schumann caught four passes for 100 yards and a score. Boobie Leavell also had a touchdown reception for the Mocs, who improved to 1-0.

West Georgia dropped to 0-1. Collin Hurst went 19 of 30 for 124 yards, while Christian Monfort scored on a 1-yard run. Josh Schuchts had a 57-yard catch, and Aidan Sefa caught three passes for 49 yards. Andrew Ruffin led the Wolves with nine tackles and a sack, and Chidu Bekee added 1.5 sacks.

Chattanooga added a field goal in the second quarter and used a 14-point third quarter to take control. Freddy Perez kicked a 43-yard field goal for West Georgia, but the Mocs answered with Lalin’s fourth-quarter touchdown run to seal the win.