Though the Skyhawks fell short of keeping the top spot in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) last week, the football squad capped off a remarkable season with a final home win against Tennessee State (TSU) that resulted in an undefeated home record and a shared Sgt. York Trophy. Hardy Graham stadium was filled with emotion… Continue reading Skyhawks defeat TSU in OVC finale, share Sgt. York trophy
Category: Football
Skyhawks set for OVC finale against TSU
The UTM football team will look to cap off Ohio Valley Conference play with a Senior Day matchup against Tennessee State on Saturday, Nov. 16. Kickoff from Hardy Graham Stadium is scheduled for 2 p.m. and will be broadcast exclusively on ESPN+. All active military and veterans will be admitted to the game for free… Continue reading Skyhawks set for OVC finale against TSU
Football caps off huge win over JSU with OVC sweep
The Skyhawk football squad pulled off a huge win against nationally ranked and 2018 Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) regular season champion Jacksonville State (JSU) to improve to 6-3 on the season and 5-1 in the conference. This year’s homecoming victory, UTM’s first win against the Gamecocks since 2012, makes head coach Jason Simpson the all-time… Continue reading Football caps off huge win over JSU with OVC sweep
Skyhawks set to face 2018 OVC leader Jacksonville State on Homecoming
UTM will be playing Jacksonville State University (JSU) on 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at Graham Stadium to wrap up its 67th annual homecoming week. The Gamecocks are currently ranked No. 18 nationally and ranked No. 5 in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC). They have gained some momentum after their 14-12 victory over the Murray… Continue reading Skyhawks set to face 2018 OVC leader Jacksonville State on Homecoming
Late interceptions prove costly in loss to SEMO
The Skyhawk football team was unable to continue their perfect conference record, as the Skyhawks dropped a sloppy, rainy game to the nationally-ranked Southeast Missouri (SEMO) Redhawks 10-17 on Oct. 26. UTM didn’t have the best showing on Saturday’s game. The Skyhawks had a season-high five turnovers, one of which being a pick-six, in addition… Continue reading Late interceptions prove costly in loss to SEMO
OVC-leading Skyhawks to take on last place EIU
The Skyhawk football team will return to the nest on Oct. 19 with the hopes of continuing their three-game conference win-streak against the Eastern Illinois (EIU) Panthers. The Skyhawks are coming off of a dominating performance against regional Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) opponent Tennessee Tech (TTU). The Oct. 12 matchup against the Golden Eagles saw… Continue reading OVC-leading Skyhawks to take on last place EIU
Skyhawks take down Colonels en route to 2-0 OVC record
The Skyhawks didn’t disappoint in their first road conference game of the year, as UTM escaped Kentucky with a 38-28 win over the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (EKU). UTM’s typically strong ground attack came out in full force on Oct. 5. The Skyhawks racked up 234 total yards rushing – the most so far this season.… Continue reading Skyhawks take down Colonels en route to 2-0 OVC record
QB John Bachus named OVC Newcomer of the Week
Following UTM’s 40-7 rout of Murray State (MSU) on Saturday, Sept. 28, redshirt freshman quarterback (QB) John Bachus III has been named Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) “Newcomer of the Week.” The Pulaski native took control of UTM’s offense as the starting QB and played a key factor in securing UTM’s first conference win of the… Continue reading QB John Bachus named OVC Newcomer of the Week
Skyhawks send statement to the OVC with 40-7 victory over Murray State
After suffering setbacks agianst Floria and Southern Illinois, the Skyhawks torched Murray State (MSU) in UTM’s conference-opening matchup on Saturday, Sept. 28. The audience at Hardy Graham Stadium, which was full of students and their families enjoying UTM’s Family Weekend, was treated to an offensive spectacle that saw the Skyhawks put up 40 points. Freshman… Continue reading Skyhawks send statement to the OVC with 40-7 victory over Murray State
Should UTM keep punching above their weight?
There is a common trend among Division I FCS football programs that some find a little odd that has existed for quite some time. Typically, small Division I schools, like our beloved UTM, are scheduled to take on one or two powerhouse schools from the other end of the Division I spectrum – the Football… Continue reading Should UTM keep punching above their weight?