Mellott throws 4 TD passes to lead top-seeded Montana State past UT Martin 49-17 in FCS playoffs

— Tommy Mellott threw for 300 yards and four touchdowns and top-seeded Montana State tied a school record with its 13th straight win, dominating Tennessee-Martin 49-17 on Saturday in the second round of the FCS playoffs.

Kinkead Dent and diverse ground game powers UT Martin past New Hampshire, 41-10 in FCS 1st round

— Kinkead Dent threw for 246 yards and ran for another 56 yards and a touchdown as UT Martin rolled to a 41-10 win over New Hampshire in an FCS first-round game on Saturday.

Kinkead Dent, Tyler Dostin rally UT Martin to 33-26 OT victory over Lindenwood to end season

— Kinkead Dent threw three touchdown passes, including a 1-yarder to Tyler Dostin in overtime, and UT Martin rallied to beat Lindenwood 33-26 on Saturday in a season finale.

Jalen Mitchell, Tennessee Tech beat UT Martin 10-9, move into 4-way tie atop Big South-OVC

— Jalen Mitchell had 62 yards rushing, including a 15-yard touchdown to open the scoring, on 11 carries, Dom LeBlanc kicked a 24-yard field goal and Tennessee Tech held on to beat UT Martin 10-9 Saturday.

UT Martin in first-place tie in Big South-OVC after 40-14 win over Charleston Southern

— Kinkead Dent threw a pair of touchdown passes to DeVonte Tanksley and UT Martin defeated Charleston Southern 40-14 on Saturday to climb into a first-place tie in the Big South-OVC with its sixth straight win.

Kinkead Dent, Max Dowling lead UT Martin to 52-17 romp over Eastern Illinois

— Kinkead Dent threw three touchdown passes — two of them to Max Dowling — and UT Martin breezed to a 52-17 victory over Eastern Illinois on Saturday.

Kinkead Dent throws 2 touchdown passes, runs for 2 scores as UT Martin thumps Western Illinois 45-17

— Kinkead Dent threw two touchdown passes and ran for two scores, and UT Martin scored two touchdowns in each of the first three quarters in a 45-17 victory over Western Illinois on Saturday.

UT Martin beats Gardner-Webb 35-17 behind Patrick Smith's 3 TD runs

— Patrick Smith ran for 128 yards and three touchdowns to lead UT Martin over Gardner-Webb 35-17 on Saturday.

Patrick Smith has 123 yards, 2 TDs to lead UT Martin to 24-13 win over Kennesaw State

— Patrick Smith ran for 123 yards and two touchdowns and Oshae Baker had a 63-yard interception return for a score to lead UT Martin to a 24-13 win over Kennesaw State on Saturday night.

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UT Martin uses 3 interceptions to beat winless North Alabama 43-28

— Patrick Smith rushed for 123 yards and two touchdowns, Trevonte Rucker caught six passes for 83 yards and two more scores, and UT Martin used three interceptions to beat winless North Alabama 43-28 on Saturday.

No. 18 Kansas State cruises to 41-6 win over UT Martin

— Avery Johnson threw two touchdown passes and Kansas State got contributions from all three phases of the game to lead the No. 18 Wildcats to a season-opening 41-6 win over UT Martin on Saturday night.

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Chandler Smith's 71-yard punt return highlights Samford's 27-17 win over UT Martin

— Jay Stanton had 193 yards rushing and a touchdown, Chandler Smith added a 26-yard touchdown grab and a 71-yard punt return for a score less than 80 seconds apart, and Samford beat UT Martin 27-17 on Saturday.

UT Martin wins in OT after wild tip drill on game-winning TD

UT Martin gets the 44-41 overtime win over Tennessee Tech as Zoe Roberts makes miraculous catch in the end zone after tipping it to himself.

Roberts' clutch TD catch gives UT Martin 44-41 overtime win over Tennessee Tech

— Zoe Roberts made a clutch catch of a tipped pass in the end zone and UT Martin rallied to beat Tennessee Tech 44-41 in overtime on Saturday to move into first place in the Big South-OVC...

UT Martin opens Big South-OVC play with 20-10 win over Tennessee State

— Kinkead Dent passed for one touchdown and ran for another to help UT Martin defeat Tennessee State and win its Big South-Ohio Valley Conference Association opener on Saturday night.

Franklin runs for 221 yards, 2 TDS, UT Martin pulls away from North Alabama 37-21

— Sam Franklin ran for a career-high 221 yards and two long touchdowns in the fourth quarter and UT Martin dominated the second half for a 37-21 win over North Alabama on Saturday night.

Sam Franklin runs for 259 yards, 3 scores in UT Martin's dramatic win over Missouri State, 38-31

— Sam Franklin rushed for 259 yards and his 28-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter lifted UT Martin past Missouri State 38-31 on Saturday night.

Smart: Talk of 3rd title 'has no bearing' on UGA's preparation

Speaking to reporters as his Bulldogs prepare to open the season this weekend, Georgia coach Kirby Smart said "we have to remain focused on us" as others around the nation discuss the potential for his club to win a third straight national title.

Holani leads the way as Boise St. downs FCS UT Martin

— George Holani accounted for 157 yards of offense and two touchdowns, Hank Bachmeier threw for a pair of scores, and Boise State defeated UT Martin 30-7 on Saturday.

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Montana State Bobcats vs UT Martin Skyhawks Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for December 4

The Montana State Bobcats (9-2) and the UT Martin Skyhawks (10-2) square off at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, December 4, 2021.

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Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs UT Martin Skyhawks Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for November 20

The UT Martin Skyhawks (9-1, 5-0 OVC) head into a matchup against the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (3-7, 3-2 OVC) on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Houck Stadium on a nine-game winning streak.

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs UT Martin Skyhawks Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for November 13

The UT Martin Skyhawks (8-1, 4-0 OVC) enter a matchup with the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (3-6, 1-3 OVC) on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Tucker Stadium on an eight-game winning streak.

UT Martin Skyhawks vs Tennessee State Tigers Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for November 6

Something has to give when the UT Martin Skyhawks (7-1, 3-0 OVC) take a seven-game winning streak into a matchup November 6, 2021 against the Tennessee State Tigers (5-3, 3-1 OVC), who are on their own four-game win streak.

UT Martin Skyhawks vs Austin Peay Governors Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 30

The UT Martin Skyhawks (6-1, 2-0 OVC) will aim to continue a six-game winning streak when they host the Austin Peay Governors (3-4, 1-1 OVC) on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Hardy M. Graham Stadium.

UT Martin Skyhawks vs Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 23

The UT Martin Skyhawks (5-1, 2-0 OVC) enter a matchup with the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (2-5, 2-2 OVC) on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Hardy M. Graham Stadium on a five-game winning streak.

Eastern Illinois Panthers vs UT Martin Skyhawks Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 16

The UT Martin Skyhawks (4-1, 1-0 OVC) enter a matchup with the Eastern Illinois Panthers (1-5, 1-1 OVC) on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at O'Brien Stadium on a four-game winning streak.

UT Martin Skyhawks vs Murray State Racers Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 9

The Murray State Racers (2-2, 1-0 OVC) visit a streaking UT Martin Skyhawks (3-1, 0-0 OVC) squad on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Hardy M. Graham Stadium. The Skyhawks have won three games in a row.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs UT Martin Skyhawks Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for September 25

The UT Martin Skyhawks (2-1) visit the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (2-1) at Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium on Saturday, September 25, 2021.

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James Madison returns after back-to-back postponements, while Incarnate Word looks to continue its hot start.

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Bowden, Kentucky race past UT Martin 50-7

Lynn Bowden rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns to lead Kentucky to a 50-7 win over UT Martin on Saturday.

UTM beats Tennessee State 28-17 in Skyhawks’ OVC finale

John Bachus III threw for three touchdowns and UT Martin rallied in the fourth quarter to beat Tennessee State 28-17 on Saturday as the Skyhawks completed their Ohio Valley Conference schedule with a win.

Williams leads Austin Peay past UT Martin 38-24

Kentel Williams rushed for 118 yards and three touchdowns and Austin Peay breezed to a 38-24 victory over Tennessee-Martin on Saturday.

Bachus leads UT Martin over Jacksonville State 22-17

John Bachus III accounted for two touchdowns, Terry Williams scored on a 65-yard punt return and UT Martin held off Jacksonville State 22-17 on Saturday.

SE Missouri State edges UT Martin 17-10

Omardrick Douglas' 32-yard interception return for a touchdown late in the game gave his team the win as Southeast Missouri State rallied in the second half to edge UT Martin 17-10 on Saturday.

UT Martin wins 4th straight, beats Eastern Illinois 27-18

John Bachus III threw a pair of touchdown passes and Peyton Logan ran for 109 yards to lead UT Martin to a 27-18 victory over Eastern Illinois on Saturday for its fourth straight win.

Bachus' 5 TD passes help UT Martin beat Tennessee Tech 55-14

Redshirt freshman John Bachus III threw for 331 yards and five touchdowns, both season highs, and UT Martin beat Tennessee Tech 55-14 on Saturday night.

Young TD sparks UT Martin to 38-28 win over Eastern Kentucky

Lamarcus Young's early 41-yard touchdown run sparked UT Martin to a 38-28 win over Eastern Kentucky on Saturday in an Ohio Valley Conference matchup.

UT Martin rides fast start to 40-7 win over Murray State

John Bachus III threw for one touchdown and ran for another to stake Tennessee-Martin to a 24-0 first-half lead en route to a 40-7 win over Murray State in the Ohio Valley Conference opener for both schools Saturday night.

Southern Illinois runs past UT Martin 28-14

Javon Williams Jr. rushed for 138 yards and two second-quarter touchdowns, D.J. Davis ran for 101 yards and a TD and Southern Illinois scored 28 unanswered points to rally past UT Martin 28-14 on Saturday night.

No. 11 Florida loses Toney, Henderson in win over UT Martin

No. 11 Florida might have lost its top two players in a 45-0 victory over lower-division Tennessee-Martin on Saturday night.

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Logan has 2 TDs, UT Martin rallies for 42-20 win over NW St.

Payton Logan rushed for 149 yards and two scores and John Bachus III threw for two more touchdowns as UT Martin woke up in the second half to run past Northwestern State 42-20 on Thursday night.

Rosendahl, Johnson team up in OT, Tennessee St. wins 21-28

Cameron Rosendahl threw for 170 yards in his first career start with three touchdowns, including a 4-yard game-winning pass to DeVon Johnson in the back of the end zone in overtime and Arkansas State defeated UT Martin 31-28 on Saturday.