Category: Football

Taking a look at the UTM’s 2021 football recruit class

On February 3, UTM announced their 2021 recruiting class for the Skyhawk football program, as 16 players committed to the school on National Signing Day. Seven states are represented among UTM’s 16 new recruits: five from Alabama, three from Tennessee and Mississippi, two from Iowa and one from each of Florida, Georgia and Arkansas. The… Continue reading Taking a look at the UTM’s 2021 football recruit class

Skyhawk football conducts first official practice of upcoming 2020-21 campaign

Exactly 14 months since it last took the field in an official capacity, the UTM football team began its 2020-21 season preparations with its first practice at Hardy Graham Stadium.           Jason Simpson enters his 15th season at the helm of the Skyhawk football program as the longest tenured head coach in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) presides over… Continue reading Skyhawk football conducts first official practice of upcoming 2020-21 campaign

UTM football adds seven commitments during early signing period

The UTM football team got a head start on filling out its 2021 recruiting class by solidifying seven commitments during the early signing period. The Skyhawks have announced the commitments of Ethan Boyd (Crystal Springs, Mississippi), Toby Camp (Attalla, Alabama), Blake Durham (Pike Road, Alabama), Sam Franklin (Little Rock, Arkansas), Alex Kirton (West Des Moines, Iowa), Lamar Morgan… Continue reading UTM football adds seven commitments during early signing period

UTM and Indiana State announce home-and-home football series for 2026 & 2027

UTM and Indiana State have announced a home-and-home football series between the two Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) programs for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. “Scheduling has become such an important part of the football landscape, especially trying to find quality non-conference FCS opponents within our regional area,” UTM Director of Athletics Kurt McGuffin said. “This… Continue reading UTM and Indiana State announce home-and-home football series for 2026 & 2027

OVC announces 2020-21 spring football schedule

The Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) has announced its regular season football schedule for the 2020-21 season, which was postponed from the fall to the spring due to the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 pandemic. The spring schedule will feature a round-robin format, featuring the eight teams that elected to play a spring OVC schedule, playing seven conference… Continue reading OVC announces 2020-21 spring football schedule

Former Skyhawk receiver Jaylon Moore signs with the Baltimore Ravens practice squad

Former UTM football standout Jaylon Moore has claimed a role on spot on the Baltimore Ravens practice squad, as announced by the organization. Moore previously signed an undrafted free agent contract with the Ravens and produced against the league’s elite through training camp for the defending two-time defending AFC North champions. He is one of… Continue reading Former Skyhawk receiver Jaylon Moore signs with the Baltimore Ravens practice squad

UTM football begins adjustment to the new normal with the opening of preseason camp

The UTM football team officially returned to the gridiron at Hardy M. Graham Stadium for the first time since the season finale last November with energy and anticipation on Wednesday evening. After the entire spring practice segment was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Skyhawks had to wait nearly nine months to strap on… Continue reading UTM football begins adjustment to the new normal with the opening of preseason camp

Skyhawk football boasts 11 Phil Steele preseason All-OVC players

After a bounce-back season that saw the Skyhawks improve from 2-9 in 2018 to 7-5 in 2019, the Skyhawks now boast a talented roster that contains 11 preseason All-Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) players, which is tied for second-most in the conference. Of the first team honors, all-purpose running back (RB) Peyton Logan, fullback (FB) Davin… Continue reading Skyhawk football boasts 11 Phil Steele preseason All-OVC players

UTM football game at Alabama is canceled with SEC schedule altercation

The UTM scheduled football game at Alabama on Nov. 14 has been effectively canceled as news broke that the Southeastern Conference (SEC) announced it was going to a conference-only schedule this season. On Thursday, SEC presidents and chancellors approved a 10-game conference-only schedule for the fall that begins on Sept. 26. The contest would have… Continue reading UTM football game at Alabama is canceled with SEC schedule altercation