Look out, college football world: I’m ready to join the rest of you as one of the painted-faced, tailgate-enjoying, fight-song-singing, die-hard fans.

Last week, I asked the Internet for help in finding a college football team to root for (TL;DR: I’m from New York City, went to a small college with no football team and I feel left out). Thanks to all of you who reached out on Twitter and Facebook with your suggestions. Before we get into why I picked the team I chose, I’ll take you through the thought process.

Readers sent in FBS teams like Rutgers, Cincinnati, East Carolina, Duke, Maryland, Kansas, Southern Mississippi, Western Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Tulane and South Florida. One of my cousins who has been a lifelong Florida State fan joked the Seminoles might be a good candidate after Saturday’s beatdown at the hands of Louisville.

While there were some underdog teams and programs not known for being football powerhouses in there, I wanted something a little more obscure, even less covered by the media, a team that wouldn’t have a chance to make one of the 4,521,322 bowl games.

That’s why FCS schools like Towson, Bucknell and DII universities like Saginaw Valley State and Arkansas Tech nearly made the cut.

One friend threw out North Dakota State the morning before the Bison upset 13th ranked Iowa, and although that sounded like a great call, I couldn’t just jump on the bandwagon of a team that had won five straight FCS championships.

But thanks to a fan on our Facebook page, I could adopt a team chasing the powerhouse Bison. He pitched the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Mocs. At the time, their offense had scored 100 points and the D had given up none (They just won 21-14 on Saturday, moving to 3-0 in 2016). “We are making it our mission to win the National Championship and derail NDSU to stop their streak,” he added. “So jump on the Mocs wagon.”

I did some research and was instantly hooked. Here’s what got me:

1. The offense

It’s so effective, the defense doesn’t have much time to rest. And don’t we all love watching Chip Kelly-like offenses wreak havoc?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDuFTrg9Be0

2. The “Scrappy” mentality

The Mocs, as it turns out, is short for Mockingbirds (it used to be Moccasins but Native American imagery was dropped in the late 1990s). And the mascot is named Scrappy, while the birds are described this way by the athletic department:

Mockingbirds are fiercely territorial creatures which protect their homes with courage, determination and skill. Those attributes reflect the intellect, spirit and character of UTC student-athletes and alumni. A Moc is a champion on the playing surface, in the classroom and, most importantly, in life.

Sold!

3. Terrell Owens came from there

I watched T.O. terrorize the Giants as a member of the 49ers, Eagles and Cowboys, and up until now, I forgot he was once a Moc. Fun fact: Jets cornerback Buster Skrine (No. 21, see below) also came from Chattanooga. NFL dreams do come true at lesser-known schools.

4. FCS football is making some noise

NDSU’s win on Saturday is nothing new. Richmond’s victory over Virginia earlier this month was one of a few FCS wins over FBS schools in 2016, and who can forget the Appalachian State victory over Michigan in 2007?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9zpDEsqrbs

And just look at the names of NFL QBs from FCS schools: Joe Flacco (Delaware), Jimmy Garoppolo (Eastern Illinois) and Carson Wentz (North Dakota State). There’s something about FCS football I want to dive into.

5. Their final game of the season is against … Alabama

I loved the idea of rooting for a team that will be a huge underdog on the road against the defending national champions. How’s that for a regular season finale?

So there you have it. I’m coming, Moc Nation. I can’t wait to be a Chattanooga fan.