2024 UT Martin Skyhawks football team

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2024 UT Martin Skyhawks football
UT Martin Skyhawks wordmark.svg
Conference Big South–OVC football
Ranking
STATSNo. 22
FCS CoachesNo. 24
Record7–4 (5–2 Big South–OVC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorKevin Bannon (9th season)
Defensive coordinatorBrandon Butcher (2nd season)
Home stadium Graham Stadium
Seasons
  2023
2025 
2024 Big South–OVC football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 12 Southeast Missouri State $  6 1   9 2  
Tennessee Tech  5 2   6 5  
No. 22 UT Martin  5 2   7 4  
Tennessee State  5 2   8 3  
Lindenwood*  4 3   5 6  
Gardner–Webb  3 4   4 7  
Eastern Illinois  2 5   3 8  
Western Illinois  2 5   3 8  
Charleston Southern  0 8   1 10  
  • $ Conference champion
  • Note: Lindenwood ineligible for Big South–OVC title and FCS postseason play due to transition from NCAA Division II.
As of November 18, 2024
Rankings from STATS Poll

The 2024 UT Martin Skyhawks football team will represent the University of Tennessee at Martin as a member of the Big South-OVC Football Association during the 2024 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by 19th-year head coach Jason Simpson, the Skyhawks will play home games at Graham Stadium in Martin, Tennessee.

Contents

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
August 316:00 p.m.at No. 18 (FBS) Kansas State * ESPN+ L 6–4151,240
September 76:00 p.m.at Southeast Missouri State ESPN+L 42–45 2OT6,127
September 146:00 p.m. North Alabama *ESPN+W 43–283,417
September 216:00 p.m. Missouri State *
  • Graham Stadium
  • Martin, TN
ESPN+L 24–313,985
September 285:00 p.m.at Kennesaw State *ESPN+W 24–1310,847
October 52:00 p.m. Gardner–Webb Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Graham Stadium
  • Martin, TN
ESPN+W 35–176,101
October 123:00 p.m.at Western Illinois No. 25тESPN+W 45–173,264
October 262:00 p.m. Eastern Illinois
  • Graham Stadium
  • Martin, TN
ESPN+W 52–174,109
November 25:00 p.m.at No. 25 Tennessee State ESPN+W 28–212,845
November 91:00 p.m.at Charleston Southern No. 19ESPN+W 40–143,614
November 162:00 p.m. Tennessee Tech No. 18
  • Graham Stadium
  • Martin, TN (Sgt. York Trophy)
ESPN+L 9–102,914
November 232:00 p.m. Lindenwood No. 22
  • Graham Stadium
  • Martin, TN
ESPN+
  • *Non-conference game
  • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming
  • Rankings from STATS Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Central time

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Game summaries

at No. 18 (FBS) Kansas State

Pregame lineOver/under
Kansas State –37.554.5
Game One – UT Martin Skyhawks (0–0) at No. 18 (FBS) Kansas State Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Skyhawks03306
No. 18 (FBS) Wildcats143101441

at Bill Snyder Family StadiumManhattan, KS

  • Date: Saturday August 31, 2024
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny, 85 °F (29 °C)
  • Game attendance: 51,240
  • Referee: Luke Richmond
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Mark Neely (play-by-play) and Ahman Green (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (6:30) KSU – Brayden Loftin 23 yard pass from Avery Johnson, Chris Tennant kick (Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 3:00; KSU 7–0)
  • (4:24) KSU – Colby McCalister 1 yard punt return, Chris Tennant kick (Drive: 3 plays, -8 yards, 2:06; KSU 14–0)
Second quarter
  • (7:16) UTM – Jaren Van Winkle 34 yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 51 yards, 5:27; KSU 14–3)
  • (0:21) KSU – Chris Tennant 43 yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 40 yards, 3:02; KSU 17–3)
Third quarter
  • (9:29) UTM – Jaren Van Winkle 31 yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 20 yards, 5:23; KSU 17–6)
  • (5:39) KSU – Chris Tennant 45 yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 48 yards, 3:50; KSU 20–6)
  • (0:59) KSU – Dylan Edwards 1 yard run, Chris Tennant kick (Drive: 6 plays, 71 yards, 2:27; KSU 27–6)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:29) KSU – Dylan Edwards 15 yard pass from Avery Johnson, Chris Tennant kick (Drive: 2 plays, 63 yards, 0:31; KSU 34–6)
  • (8:19) KSU – La'James White 12 yard run, Chris Tennant kick (Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 2:57; KSU 41–6)
StatisticsUTMKSU
First downs820
Total yards134449
Rushing yards36283
Passing yards98166
Passing: Comp–Att–Int10-17-016-25-1
Time of possession33:3026:30
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UT MartinPassingKinkead Dent7/14, 87 yards
RushingPatrick Smith9 carries, 23 yards
ReceivingTrevonte Rucker1 reception, 45 yards
Kansas StatePassing Avery Johnson 14/24, 153 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT
RushingD.J. Giddens13 carries, 128 yards
ReceivingJayce Brown5 receptions, 71 yards

at Southeast Missouri State

Pregame lineOver/under
Southeast Missouri State –3.054.5
Game Two – UT Martin Skyhawks (0–1) at Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (1–1) – Game summary
Quarter1234OT2OTTotal
Skyhawks0141477042
Redhawks777147345

at Houck StadiumCape Girardeau, MO

  • Date: Saturday September 7, 2024
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny, 72 °F (22 °C)
  • Game attendance: 6,127
  • Referee: Branden McCain
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
Game information
First quarter
  • (4:42) SEMO – Tristan Smith 17 yard pass from Paxton DeLaurent, DC Pippin kick (Drive: 3 plays, 36 yards, 1:37; SEMO 0–7)
Second quarter
  • (8:14) UTM – Trevonte Rucker 20 yard pass from Kinkead Dent, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 7 plays, 47 yards, 3:46; TIED 7–7)
  • (3:31) UTM – Trevonte Rucker 3 yard pass from Kinkead Dent, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 7 plays, 55 yards, 3:29; UTM 14–7)
  • (1:40) SEMO – Dorian Anderson 18 yard pass from Paxton DeLaurent, DC Pippin kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:51; TIED 14–14)
Third quarter
  • (12:00) SEMO – Dorian Anderson 20 yard pass from Paxton DeLaurent, DC Pippin kick (Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 2:56; SEMO 14–21)
  • (7:16) UTM – Tyler Dostin 24 yard pass from Kinkead Dent, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:44; TIED 21–21)
  • (3:59) UTM – Patrick Smith 29 yard run, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 4 plays, 43 yards, 1:32; UTM 28–21)
Fourth quarter
  • (12:35) UTM – Rashad Raymond 1 yard run, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 9 plays, 90 yards, 4:21; UTM 35–21)
  • (8:30) SEMO – Mitchell Sellers 5 yard pass from Paxton DeLaurent, DC Pippin kick (Drive: 6 plays, 52 yards, 1:32; UTM 35–28)
  • (0:39) SEMO – Mitchell Sellers 10 yard pass from Paxton DeLaurent, DC Pippin kick (Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, 1:43; TIED 35–35)
First overtime
  • (0:00) SEMO – Mitchell Sellers 11 yard pass from Paxton DeLaurent, DC Pippin kick (Drive: 4 plays, 25 yards; SEMO 35–42)
  • (0:00) UTM – Asa Wondeh 7 yard pass from Kinkead Dent, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 4 plays, 25 yards; TIED 42–42)
Second overtime
  • (0:00) SEMO – DC Pippin 37 yard field goal (SEMO 42–45)
StatisticsUTMSEMO
First downs2224
Total yards470365
Rushing yards193-11
Passing yards277376
Passing: Comp–Att–Int23–33–034–64–0
Time of possession38:1321:47
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UT MartinPassingKinkead Dent23/33, 277 yards, 4 TD
RushingPatrick Smith26 carries, 148 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingDeVonte Tanksley7 receptions, 113 yards
Southeast Missouri StatePassingPaxton DeLaurent34/63, 376 yards, 6 TD
RushingPayton Brown2 carries, 3 yards
ReceivingDorian Anderson8 receptions, 127 yards, 2 TD

vs. North Alabama

Pregame lineOver/under
UT Martin –13.556.5
Game Three – North Alabama Lions (0–3) at UT Martin Skyhawks (0–2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Lions1873028
Skyhawks101016743

at Graham StadiumMartin, TN

  • Date: Saturday September 14, 2024
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 3,417 E at 6 miles per hour (9.7 km/h) • Weather: Cloudy • Temp: 71 °F (22 °C)
  • Referee: Drew Myers
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Davis Gregory (play-by-play), John Halter, and Chris Brinkley (analysts)
Game information
First quarter
  • (13:28) UNA – Takairee Kenebrew 78-yard pass from DC Tabscott (Nathan Curry pass from Ben Harris) (Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, 1:27; UNA 8-0)
  • (10:17) UNA – Takairee Kenebrew 8-yard pass from DC Tabscott (Scott Payne kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 54 yards, 1:40; UNA 15-0)
  • (6:46) UNA – Scott Payne 45-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 17 yards, 1:53; UNA 18-0)
  • (1:51) UTM – Jaren Van Winkle 38-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:28; UNA 18-3)
  • (0:07) UTM – Trevonte Rucker 8-yard pass from Kinkead Dent (Jaren Van Winkle kick) (Drive: 2 plays, 8 yards, 0:27; UNA 18-10)
Second quarter
  • (5:06) UTM – Patrick Smith 5-yard rush (Jaren Van Winkle kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 30 yards, 1:08; UNA 18-17)
  • (1:19) UNA – Jayvian Allen 5-yard rush (Scott Payne kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 3:39; UNA 25-17)
  • (0:00) UTM – Jaren Van Winkle 46-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 46 yards, 1:19; UNA 25-20)
Third quarter
  • (13:22) UTM – Jayvian Allen sacked for a safety (Drive: 1 play, 0 yards, 0:04; UNA 25-22)
  • (10:24) UTM – Trevonte Rucker 10-yard pass from Kaiya Sheron (Jaren Van Winkle kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 53 yards, 2:50; UTM 29-25)
  • (6:03) UNA – Scott Payne 23-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 68 yards, 4:21; UTM 29-28)
  • (2:08) UTM – Patrick Smith 1-yard rush (Jaren Van Winkle kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:55; UTM 36-28)
Fourth quarter
  • (5:28) UTM – Tevin Shipp 34-yard interception return (Jaren Van Winkle kick) (Drive: 1 play, 0 yards, 0:14; UTM 43-28)
StatisticsUNAUTM
First downs1621
Total yards377416
Rushing yards122193
Passing yards255223
Passing: Comp–Att–Int14-33-318-35-2
Time of possession27:4832:12
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
North AlabamaPassingDC Tabscott6/13, 149 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
RushingDennis Moody6 carries, 53 yards
ReceivingTakairee Kenebrew5 receptions, 173 yards, 2 TD
UT MartinPassingKaiya Sheron14/18, 170 yards, 1 TD
RushingPatrick Smith15 carries, 123 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingTrevonte Rucker6 receptions, 83 yards, 2 TD

vs. Missouri State

Game Four – Missouri State Bears (1–2) at UT Martin Skyhawks (1–2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bears01014731
Skyhawks7071024

at Graham Stadium, Martin, TN

  • Date: Saturday September 21, 2024
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 84 °F (29 °C)
  • Game attendance: 3,985
  • Referee: Brad Carrell
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
Game information
First quarter
  • (6:28) UTM – Max Dowling 9 yard pass from Kaiya Sheron, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 5 plays, 65 yards, 3:01; UTM 7–0)
Second quarter
  • (11:01) MOST – Yousef Obeid 33 yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 30 yards, 3:06; UTM 7–3)
  • (0:05) MOST – Hunter Wood 1 yard pass from Jacob Clark, Yousef Obeid kick (Drive: 7 plays, 90 yards, 0:48; MOST 10–7)
Third quarter
  • (11:21) MOST – Jacardia Wright 5 yard run, Yousef Obeid kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:39; MOST 17–7)
  • (7:51) MOST – DVontae Key 35 yard pass from Jacob Clark, Yousef Obeid kick (Drive: 1 plays, 35 yards, 0:09; MOST 24–7)
  • (3:38) UTM – Patrick Smith 8 yard run, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:13; MOST 24–14)
Fourth quarter
  • (12:50) MOST – Connor Lair 3 yard pass from Jacob Clark, Yousef Obeid kick (Drive: 5 plays, 18 yards, 1:53; MOST 31–14)
  • (7:20) UTM – Tyler Dostin 12 yard pass from Kaiya Sheron, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:30; MOST 31–21)
  • (2:24) UTM – Jaren Van Winkle 31 yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 44 yards, 2:13; MOST 31–24)
StatisticsMOSTUTM
First downs1919
Total yards403308
Rushing yards1595
Passing yards388213
Passing: Comp–Att–Int26–34–020–28–0
Time of possession30:0629:54
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Missouri StatePassingJacob Clark26/33, 388 yards, 3 TD
RushingJacardia Wright16 carries, 22 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingLance Mason3 receptions, 94 yards
UT MartinPassingKaiya Sheron20/27, 213 yards, 2 TD
RushingPatrick Smith16 carries, 63 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingTrevonte Rucker6 receptions, 73 yards

at Kennesaw State (FBS)

Pregame lineOver/under
UT Martin –1.545.5
Game Five – Kennesaw State Owls (FBS) (0–3) vs UT Martin Skyhawks (1–2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Skyhawks01014024
Owls (FBS)0100313

at Fifth Third StadiumKennesaw, GA

  • Date: Saturday September 28, 2024
  • Game time: 5:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 72 °F (22 °C)
  • Game attendance: 10,847
  • Referee: Rodney Burnette
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Stan Lewter (play-by-play), Nolan Alexander (analyst) and Jade Barkett (sideline)
Game information
First quarter

No scoring plays

Second quarter
  • (14:50) UTM – Patrick Smith 7 yard run, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 15 plays, 68 yards, 7:29; UTM 7–0)
  • (8:28) KENN – Jayven Williams 48 yard interception return, Austin Welch kick (Drive: 2 plays, 19 yards, 0:40; TIE 7–7)
  • (0:59) UTM – Jaren Van Winkle 24 yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 62 yards, 1:05; UTM 10–7)
  • (0:00) KENN – Austin Welch 49 yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 38 yards, 0:53; TIE 10–10)
Third quarter
  • (10:13) UTM – Oshae Baker 63 yard interception return, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 9 plays, 33 yards, 4:47; UTM 17–10)
  • (1:40) UTM – Patrick Smith 21 yard run, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 11 plays, 72 yards, 6:50; UTM 24–10)
Fourth quarter
  • (11:07) KENN – Austin Welch 38 yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 52 yards, 5:27; UTM 24–13)
StatisticsUTMKENN
First downs1613
Total yards292215
Rushing yards16066
Passing yards132149
Passing: Comp–Att–Int13–23–117–35–2
Time of possession31:1128:49
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UT MartinPassingKinkead Dent13/23, 132 yards, INT
RushingPatrick Smith24 carries, 123 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingTyler Dostin3 receptions, 41 yards
Kennesaw StatePassingDavis Bryson16/34, 132 yards, 2 INT
RushingDavis Bryson6 carries, 27 yards
ReceivingBlake Bohannon4 receptions, 54 yards

vs. Gardner–Webb

Pregame lineOver/under
UT Martin –10.553.5
Game Six – Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (1–4) at UT Martin Skyhawks (2–3) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Runnin' Bulldogs3001417
Skyhawks71414035

at Graham StadiumMartin, TN

  • Date: Saturday October 5, 2024
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny, 87 °F (31 °C)
  • Game attendance: 6,101
  • Referee: Zach Erdmann
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
First quarter
  • (8:59) GWEB – Jay Billingsley 46 yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 45 yards, 3:56; GWEB 3–0)
  • (3:02) UTM – Patrick Smith 1 yard run, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 12 plays, 72 yards, 5:50; UTM 7–3)
Second quarter
  • (9:20) UTM – Tyler Dostin 55 yard pass from Kinkead Dent, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 1 play, 55 yards, 0:09; UTM 14–3)
  • (5:09) UTM – Patrick Smith 4 yard run, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 5 plays, 34 yards, 2:40; UTM 21–3)
Third quarter
  • (8:06) UTM – Kinkead Dent 4 yard run, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 4:02; UTM 28–3)
  • (0:23) UTM – Patrick Smith 30 yard run, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:41; UTM 35–3)
Fourth quarter
  • (6:24) GWEB – Carson Gresock 3 yard run, Jay Billingsley kick (Drive: 6 plays, 44 yards, 2:48; UTM 35–10)
  • (1:44) GWEB – Quasean Holmes 8 yard pass from Tyler Ridell, Jay Billingsley kick (Drive: 4 plays, 73 yards, 1:00; UTM 35–17)
StatisticsGWEBUTM
First downs1721
Total yards303402
Rushing yards146235
Passing yards157167
Passing: Comp–Att–Int15–24–115–25–0
Time of possession29:2130:39
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Gardner–WebbPassingTyler Ridell10/14, 145 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingEdward Saydee17 carries, 112 yards
ReceivingGiovanni Adopte3 receptions, 52 yards
UT MartinPassingKinkead Dent15/23, 167 yards, 1 TD
RushingPatrick Smith15 carries, 128 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingTyler Dostin3 receptions, 66 yards, 1 TD

at Western Illinois

Pregame lineOver/under
UT Martin –21.560.5
Game Seven – No. 25т UT Martin Skyhawks (3–3) vs Western Illinois Leathernecks (2–3) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 25т Skyhawks141414345
Leathernecks3001417

at Hanson FieldMacomb, IL

  • Date: Saturday October 12, 2024
  • Game time: 3:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny, 85 °F (29 °C)
  • Game attendance: 3,264
  • Referee: Matthew Jones
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
First quarter
  • (13:57) UTM – Max Dowling 48 yard pass from Kinkead Dent, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:03; UTM 7–0)
  • (5:16) WIU – Antonio Chadha 47 yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 61 yards, 3:51; UTM 7–3)
  • (1:00) UTM – Kinkead Dent 1 yard run, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 4:10; UTM 14–3)
Second quarter
  • (10:59) UTM – Glover Cook III 33 yard run, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 7 plays, 69 yards, 3:44; UTM 21–3)
  • (5:51) UTM – Max Dowling 21 yard pass from Kinkead Dent, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 4 plays, 86 yards, 2:12; UTM 28–3)
Third quarter
  • (6:12) UTM – Patrick Smith 10 yard run, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 7 plays, 61 yards, 3:35; UTM 35–3)
  • (2:46) UTM – Kinkead Dent 5 yard run, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 5 plays, 25 yards, 2:15; UTM 42–3)
Fourth quarter
  • (12:29) UTM – Jaren Van Winkle 23 yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 3:14; UTM 45–3)
  • (8:11) WIU – Cameren Smith 2 yard run, Antonio Chadha kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:18; UTM 45–10)
  • (0:31) WIU – Demari Davis 20 yard pass from Chris Irvin, Antonio Chadha kick (Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 1:25; UTM 45–17)
StatisticsUTMWIU
First downs2718
Total yards541294
Rushing yards30640
Passing yards235254
Passing: Comp–Att–Int20–28–127–49–0
Time of possession32:0927:51
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UT MartinPassingKinkead Dent16/21, 194 yards, 2 TD
RushingPatrick Smith17 carries, 145 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingMax Dowling3 receptions, 88 yards, 2 TD
Western IllinoisPassingNathan Lamb20/33, 158 yards
RushingCameren Smith13 carries, 27 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingTristin Duncan4 receptions, 45 yards

vs. Eastern Illinois

Pregame lineOver/under
UT Martin –1754.5
Game Eight – Eastern Illinois Panthers (1–6) vs UT Martin Skyhawks (4–3) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Panthers737017
Skyhawks714102152

at Graham StadiumMartin, TN

  • Date: Saturday October 26, 2024
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 67 °F (19 °C)
  • Game attendance: 4,109
  • Referee: Gabe Tomlin
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
First quarter
  • (11:55) EIU – Cooper Willman 7 yard pass from Pierce Holley, Julian Patino kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:05; EIU 7–0)
  • (3:55) UTM – Max Dowling 33 yard pass from Kinkead Dent, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 2 plays, 33 yards, 0:44; TIE 7–7)
Second quarter
  • (13:36) UTM – Kinkead Dent 37 yard run, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 7 plays, 74 yards, 3:28; UTM 14–7)
  • (10:30) UTM – Patrick Smith 3 yard run, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 3 plays, 37 yards, 1:19; UTM 21–7)
  • (3:40) EIU – Julian Patino 19 yard field goal (Drive: 15 plays, 73 yards, 6:50; UTM 21–10)
Third quarter
  • (12:29) UTM – Patrick Smith 1 yard run, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 5 plays, 47 yards, 2:20; UTM 28–10)
  • (5:21) EIU – Alex Herrera 17 yard pass from Pierce Holley, Julian Patino kick (Drive: 6 plays, 66 yards, 2:47; UTM 28–17)
  • (3:16) UTM – Jaren Van Winkle 31 yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 57 yards, 2:05; UTM 31–17)
Fourth quarter
  • (10:35) UTM – Max Dowling 21 yard pass from Kinkead Dent, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 5 plays, 87 yards, 3:06; UTM 38–17)
  • (9:37) UTM – Tyler Dostin 14 yard pass from Kinkead Dent, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 2 plays, 21 yards, 0:43; UTM 45–17)
  • (6:28) UTM – Jaylon Sharpe 72 yard interception return, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, 3:09; UTM 52–17)
StatisticsEIUUTM
First downs2320
Total yards396460
Rushing yards48212
Passing yards348248
Passing: Comp–Att–Int36–54–316–23–0
Time of possession32:1627:44
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Eastern IllinoisPassingPierce Holley36/54, 348 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT
RushingMJ Flowers14 carries, 49 yards
ReceivingCooper Willman11 receptions, 143 yards, 1 TD
UT MartinPassingKinkead Dent16/22, 248 yards, 3 TD
RushingPatrick Smith13 carries, 87 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingMax Dowling3 receptions, 70 yards, 2 TD

at No. 25 Tennessee State

Pregame lineOver/under
UT Martin –14.551.5
Game Nine – UT Martin Skyhawks (5–3) at No. 25 Tennessee State Tigers (6–2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Skyhawks2170028
No. 25 Tigers1407021

at Nissan StadiumNashville, TN

  • Date: Saturday November 2, 2024
  • Game time: 5:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny, 72 °F (22 °C)
  • Game attendance: 2,845
  • Referee: Zach Erdmann
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
Game information
First quarter
  • (13:09) UTM – DeVonte Tanksley 35 yard pass from Kinkead Dent, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 4 plays, 67 yards, 1:44; UTM 7–0)
  • (11:00) UTM – Zoe Roberts 33 yard pass from Kinkead Dent, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 2 plays, 55 yards, 0:39; UTM 14–0)
  • (5:59) UTM – Scottie Alexander 33 yard pass from Kinkead Dent, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 6 plays, 79 yards, 2:55; UTM 21–0)
  • (5:44) TNST – CJ Evans 98 yard kickoff return, James Lowery kick (UTM 21–7)
  • (0:46) TNST – Bryant Williams 43 yard pass from Draylen Ellis, James Lowery kick (Drive: 6 plays, 92 yards, 2:20; UTM 21–14)
Second quarter
  • (0:57) UTM – Kinkead Dent 3 yard run, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 11 plays, 91 yards, 5:23; UTM 28–14)
Third quarter
  • (1:09) TNST – Jalal Dean 2 yard pass from Draylen Ellis, James Lowery kick (Drive: 5 plays, 32 yards, 2:00; UTM 28–21)
Fourth quarter

No scoring plays

StatisticsUTMTNST
First downs2225
Total yards370354
Rushing yards10442
Passing yards266312
Passing: Comp–Att–Int18–27–133–54–2
Time of possession30:3529:25
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UT MartinPassingKinkead Dent18/27, 266 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT
RushingPatrick Smith16 carries, 73 yards
ReceivingTyler Dostin4 receptions, 87 yards
Tennessee StatePassingDraylen Ellis33/53, 153 yds, 2 TD, 2 INT
RushingDraylen Ellis5 carries, 29 yards
ReceivingJalal Dean11 receptions, 118 yards, 1 TD

at Charleston Southern

Pregame lineOver/under
UT Martin –17.545.5
Game Ten – No. 19 UT Martin Skyhawks (6–3) at Charleston Southern Buccaneers (1–8) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 19 Skyhawks16314740
Buccaneers700714

at Buccaneer FieldNorth Charleston, SC

  • Date: Saturday November 9, 2024
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny, 75 °F (24 °C)
  • Game attendance: 3,614
  • Referee: Brandon McCain
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
First quarter
  • (8:06) UTM – Jaren Van Winkle 44 yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 42 yards, 4:22; UTM 3–0)
  • (7:08) CSOU – Jamil Bishop 54 yard run, Reid Montgomery kick (Drive: 2 plays, 66 yards, 0:52; CSOU 7–3)
  • (6:57) UTM – DeVonte Tanksley 65 yard pass from Kinkead Dent (Drive: 1 play, 65 yards, 0:11; UTM 9–7)
  • (2:31) UTM – Kinkead Dent 4 yard run, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 5 plays, 66 yards, 2:43; UTM 16–7)
Second quarter
  • (9:00) UTM – Jaren Van Winkle 24 yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 65 yards, 5:47; UTM 19–7)
Third quarter
  • (7:43) UTM – DeVonte Tanksley 36 yard pass from Kinkead Dent, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 14 plays, 92 yards, 7:10; UTM 26–7)
  • (6:51) UTM – Tevin Shipp 30 yard interception return, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 2 plays, 72 yards, 0:47; UTM 33–7)
Fourth quarter
  • (6:45) UTM – Chris Franklin 43 yard run, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 3 plays, 52 yards, 1:42; UTM 40–7)
  • (2:30) CSOU – Chris Rhone 13 yard pass from Kaleb Jackson, Reid Montgomery kick (Drive: 5 plays, 51 yards, 1:54; UTM 40–14)
StatisticsUTMCHSO
First downs2112
Total yards491209
Rushing yards23794
Passing yards254115
Passing: Comp–Att–Int13–26–014–27–3
Time of possession33:0626:17
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UT MartinPassingKinkead Dent13/26, 254 yards, 2 TD
RushingPatrick Smith15 carries, 123 yards
ReceivingDeVonte Tanksley5 receptions, 128 yards, 2 TD
Charleston SouthernPassingRob McCoy Jr12/23, 97 yards, 3 INT
RushingAutavius Ison14 carries, 42 yards
ReceivingNoah Jennings6 receptions, 52 yards

vs. Tennessee Tech

Pregame lineOver/under
UT Martin –1352.5
Game Eleven – Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (5–5) at No. 18 UT Martin Skyhawks (7–3) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Golden Eagles1000010
No. 18 Skyhawks00099

at Graham StadiumMartin, TN

  • Date: Saturday November 16, 2024
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny, 63 °F (17 °C)
  • Game attendance: 2,914
  • Referee: Michael Lennie
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
Game information
First quarter
  • (10:01) TNTC – Jalen Mitchell 15 yard run, Dom LeBlanc kick (Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards, 4:06; TNTC 7–0)
  • (7:12) TNTC – Dom LeBlanc 24 yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, 1:30; TNTC 10–0)
Second quarter

No scoring plays

Third quarter

No scoring plays

Fourth quarter
  • (8:07) UTM – Cam Robertson 40 yard return of blocked punt, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 3 plays, 2 yards, 2:23; TNTC 10–7)
  • (0:14) UTM – Spencer Ashby -21 yard run for a safety (Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 0:16; TNTC 10–9)
StatisticsTNTCUTM
First downs139
Total yards247185
Rushing yards10743
Passing yards140142
Passing: Comp–Att–Int16–31–113–32–2
Time of possession33:1426:46
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Tennessee TechPassingDylan Laible15/29, 128 yds, 1 INT
RushingJalen Mitchell11 carries, 62 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingD.J. Linkins3 receptions, 56 yards
UT MartinPassingKinkead Dent13/32, 142 yds, 2 INT
RushingKinkead Dent13 carries, 20 yards
ReceivingTrevonte Rucker2 receptions, 51 yards

vs. Lindenwood

Game Twelve – Lindenwood Lions (5–6) at No. 22 UT Martin Skyhawks (7–4) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Lions00000
No. 22 Skyhawks00000

at Graham StadiumMartin, TN

  • Date: Saturday November 23, 2024
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsLINUTM
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
LindenwoodPassing
Rushing
Receiving
UT MartinPassing
Rushing
Receiving

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend:██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked т = Tied with team above or below
Week
PollPre12345678910111213Final
STATS 25т191822
Coaches 221924

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