UPDATE: Former NFL star and UTC Moc Terrell Owens speaks about homecoming week during visit to Local 3 News | Local news

NFL Hall of Famer and former UTC Moc Terrell Owens is back in Chattanooga for college homecoming week and stopped by Local 3 News for a live interview before Saturday’s big game at Finley Stadium.

In partnership with UTC’s Division of Access and Engagement, Owens is offering Hamilton County Schools students, teachers and their families the opportunity to cheer on the Mocs at Finley Stadium on Saturday, October 26.

A total of 500 free tickets will be available.

On Friday, Owens stopped by our studios at 4:00 PM for a live interview during the second half hour of Local 3 News to answer our questions and talk about UTC’s homecoming events.

When it comes to the homecoming football games, Owens said he hopes the team plays hard and the seniors seize the moment of their final homecoming game.

Tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis and can be picked up at the Hamilton County Schools – Pick-Up Tent on game day from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM.

The tent is located on the other side of the entrance to the pavilion.

For more information about the free tickets, text or call Amy Hitchcock at 423-544-5905.