The UTM football team has been picked to finish fourth in this year’s Ohio Valley Conference Preseason Poll. The Skyhawks finished 7-4 overall last year and third in the conference with a 6-2 record. Defending champion Jacksonville State was tabbed as the favorite for the 2016 conference title. This is the third straight year the… Continue reading Skyhawks tabbed to finish fourth in OVC Preseason Poll
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Skyhawks fall in heartbreaking loss to Eastern Illinois 23-21
All playoff chances are likely out of question as the UTM football team suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Eastern Illinois Panthers 23-21 on Senior Day. The Skyhawks (6-4, 5-2 Ohio Valley Conference) were looking to not only secure second place in the OVC standings, but also trying to clinch an FCS playoff spot for… Continue reading Skyhawks fall in heartbreaking loss to Eastern Illinois 23-21
Skyhawks take down Tennessee Tech to secure first OVC win
The Skyhawk football team had to battle rainy conditions Saturday night, but picked up their first Ohio Valley Conference win over the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 31-17. With the win, the Skyhawks (2-2, 1-1 OVC) also took the early lead in the Sgt. York Trophy series, which is given to the best overall OVC school… Continue reading Skyhawks take down Tennessee Tech to secure first OVC win
Skyhawks face tough task against Jacksonville State
The Skyhawk football team will play their Ohio Valley Conference opener this weekend against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. The Gamecocks (2-1, 1-0 OVC), who are the defending OVC champions, are the current No. 1 team in the Football Championship Subdivision and are currently riding a 13-game regular season winning streak against non-FBS opponents. Jacksonville State… Continue reading Skyhawks face tough task against Jacksonville State
Skyhawks looking towards future, not the past
The Skyhawk football team will have to put last weekend’s loss behind them as they focus on their next opponent, the Bethel Wildcats The Skyhawks, who dropped their week one game to Ole Miss 76-3, are coming off of their worst loss since 2000 when Western Kentucky defeated UTM 71-0. After the game, UTM head… Continue reading Skyhawks looking towards future, not the past
Skyhawks picked to finish fourth in OVC according to media poll
A media poll released on Friday has tabbed Jacksonville State to win the Ohio Valley Conference Championship and the UTM Skyhawk football team to finish fourth. Defending OVC champion Jacksonville State is picked to finish first this year after receiving 14 out of 15 first-place votes and 134 total points. Eastern Kentucky is predicted to… Continue reading Skyhawks picked to finish fourth in OVC according to media poll
UTM announces 25 new players on National Signing Day
UT Martin head coach Jason Simpson announced the new signees to the University of Tennessee Martin Football team during a press conference on Wednesday. Simpson’s class consists of 14 offensive players and 11 defensive players. Of the total 25 new commits, twelve of them are from the state of Tennessee, five from Florida, four from Mississippi… Continue reading UTM announces 25 new players on National Signing Day
Skyhawks fall to No. 1 Mississippi State, 45-16
Big plays once again cost the UTM Skyhawks as they fall to the No. 1 Mississippi State Bulldogs in Starkville, 45-16. The Skyhawks (5-6, 4-3 OVC) could not contain the talented Bulldogs (9-0, 5-0 SEC) and, despite a fourth quarter rally, had a hard time getting points on the board. “There’s a certain way we… Continue reading Skyhawks fall to No. 1 Mississippi State, 45-16
Skyhawks rout Racers in 62-38 shootout
The Skyhawks increased their winning streak to four this weekend after defeating OVC-rival Murray State 62-38. The Skyhawks (5-5, 4-3 OVC) came into the game with momentum after their big win over Austin Peay last weekend. The Skyhawks “In today’s game, we knew we had to score,” said UTM head coach Jason Simpson. “The two… Continue reading Skyhawks rout Racers in 62-38 shootout
Skyhawks faced with tough road game against Murray State
The Skyhawks will conclude their 2014 season with a three game road trip beginning Saturday when they take on the Murray State Racers. The Skyhawks (4-5, 3-3 OVC) are coming off a 37-7 win over Austin Peay and are currently riding a three game win streak. Quarterback Dylan Favre played most of the game and had 205… Continue reading Skyhawks faced with tough road game against Murray State