Saturday, September 15
Martin, Tenn.
3 p.m.
UT Martin
vs
Chattanooga
SKYHAWK FOOTBALL TO HOST IN-STATE FOE CHATTANOOGA IN HOME OPENER WITH UT MARTIN FAMILY WEEKEND ON SATURDAY
9/10/2018 4:49:00 PM | Football
The University of Tennessee at Martin football team will make its home debut after opening the first two weeks on the road on Saturday, Sept. 15 when the Skyhawks play host to in-state foe Chattanooga. Kickoff from Hardy M. Graham Stadium is scheduled for 3 p.m. as part of UT Martin Family Weekend and will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Skyhawks (0-2) enter the contest looking to pick up their first victory of the season after opening the year with a pair of Football Championship Subdivision (FBS) opponents in Missouri (L, 51-14) and Middle Tennessee (61-37). In the team's most recent outing, the Skyhawks pushed the Blue Raiders late into the contest, trimming the deficit to as close at 10 points in the fourth quarter while notching the most total points against a FBS program in school history.
Sophomore quarterback Dresser Winn put on a show in Murfreesboro en route to OVC Offensive Player of the Week honors, setting new career highs in completions (34), attempts (53), yards (355) and touchdowns (four) against Middle Tennessee. The sophomore notched a touchdown in each quarter, tallying touchdown completions of 16, 11, 51 and 8 yards, respectively. Joining in the action was newcomer Terry Williams (11 and 8-yard receptions) who tallied a pair of touchdown receptions while Devonte Howard (16-yard reception), LaDarius Galloway (51-yard reception) and Jaimiee Bowe (37-yard rush) also notched touchdowns in the contest.
Once again the linebacker duo of James Gilleylen and Kevin Prather, Jr. proved dynamic on defense. The pair combined to tally 19 tackles – including 16 solos – while each notching a sack in the contest. As a whole, the Skyhawks tallied seven tackles for loss and four sacks in the game.
UT Martin head coach Jason Simpson is currently in his 13th season at the helm of the Skyhawks with an overall record of 78-61. Simpson currently ranks seventh in OVC history in career victories while serving as the league's longest active tenured head coach. Chattanooga is coached by Tom Arth who has posted a 45-16 mark in five seasons – including 5-8 mark in his second season at Chattanooga.
Chattanooga (2-0) enters the contest unbeaten after knocking off OVC foe Tennessee Tech (34-10) and The Citadel (29-28) in overtime. The Mocs boast junior quarterback Nick Tiano who has completed 37-of-60 pass attempts for 665 yards and four touchdowns on the year. Junior Tyrell Price leads the ground attack with 37 carries for 169 yards and three touchdowns while sophomore Bryce Nunnelly has hauled in 17 receptions for 429 yards and three touchdowns. Meanwhile on defense, the duo of Isaiah Mack and Marshall Cooper has combined for 44 tackles, 2.5 TFL and 1.5 sacks.
Saturday's contest serves as the sixth meeting between the two programs with the Mocs holding a narrow 3-2 series advantage. The Skyhawks have won the last two matchups, a 31-21 contest in 2013 and a 21-7 game a year ago, in which both times the Mocs were nationally ranked.
The game will be televised live on ESPN+. Fans can also tune into WCMT 1410 AM/100.5 FM to hear Tom Britt (play-by-play), Chris Brinkley (color), John Hatler (color) and John Abel (sideline) provide analysis. WUTM, UT Martin's award-winning student radio station, will also broadcast the game on 90.3 FM. Links for both radio broadcasts, along with live stats can be accessed through their respective links above. For in-game updates, follow the Skyhawks on twitter @UTM_Gameday.
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The Skyhawks (0-2) enter the contest looking to pick up their first victory of the season after opening the year with a pair of Football Championship Subdivision (FBS) opponents in Missouri (L, 51-14) and Middle Tennessee (61-37). In the team's most recent outing, the Skyhawks pushed the Blue Raiders late into the contest, trimming the deficit to as close at 10 points in the fourth quarter while notching the most total points against a FBS program in school history.
Sophomore quarterback Dresser Winn put on a show in Murfreesboro en route to OVC Offensive Player of the Week honors, setting new career highs in completions (34), attempts (53), yards (355) and touchdowns (four) against Middle Tennessee. The sophomore notched a touchdown in each quarter, tallying touchdown completions of 16, 11, 51 and 8 yards, respectively. Joining in the action was newcomer Terry Williams (11 and 8-yard receptions) who tallied a pair of touchdown receptions while Devonte Howard (16-yard reception), LaDarius Galloway (51-yard reception) and Jaimiee Bowe (37-yard rush) also notched touchdowns in the contest.
Once again the linebacker duo of James Gilleylen and Kevin Prather, Jr. proved dynamic on defense. The pair combined to tally 19 tackles – including 16 solos – while each notching a sack in the contest. As a whole, the Skyhawks tallied seven tackles for loss and four sacks in the game.
UT Martin head coach Jason Simpson is currently in his 13th season at the helm of the Skyhawks with an overall record of 78-61. Simpson currently ranks seventh in OVC history in career victories while serving as the league's longest active tenured head coach. Chattanooga is coached by Tom Arth who has posted a 45-16 mark in five seasons – including 5-8 mark in his second season at Chattanooga.
Chattanooga (2-0) enters the contest unbeaten after knocking off OVC foe Tennessee Tech (34-10) and The Citadel (29-28) in overtime. The Mocs boast junior quarterback Nick Tiano who has completed 37-of-60 pass attempts for 665 yards and four touchdowns on the year. Junior Tyrell Price leads the ground attack with 37 carries for 169 yards and three touchdowns while sophomore Bryce Nunnelly has hauled in 17 receptions for 429 yards and three touchdowns. Meanwhile on defense, the duo of Isaiah Mack and Marshall Cooper has combined for 44 tackles, 2.5 TFL and 1.5 sacks.
Saturday's contest serves as the sixth meeting between the two programs with the Mocs holding a narrow 3-2 series advantage. The Skyhawks have won the last two matchups, a 31-21 contest in 2013 and a 21-7 game a year ago, in which both times the Mocs were nationally ranked.
The game will be televised live on ESPN+. Fans can also tune into WCMT 1410 AM/100.5 FM to hear Tom Britt (play-by-play), Chris Brinkley (color), John Hatler (color) and John Abel (sideline) provide analysis. WUTM, UT Martin's award-winning student radio station, will also broadcast the game on 90.3 FM. Links for both radio broadcasts, along with live stats can be accessed through their respective links above. For in-game updates, follow the Skyhawks on twitter @UTM_Gameday.
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