Saturday, November 23
Lexington, Ky.
2:30 p.m.
UT Martin
at
Kentucky
UT MARTIN FOOTBALL SET FOR SEASON FINALE CLASH AT SEC FOE KENTUCKY ON SATURDAY
11/18/2019 4:12:00 PM | Football
Watch this week's press conference with UT Martin head coach Jason Simpson by clicking the above video.
The University of Tennessee at Martin football team will look to put the finishing touches on the squad's regular season slate with a matchup at Southeastern Conference and Football Bowl Subdivision foe Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 23. Kickoff from Kroger Field is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CST and will be broadcast nationally on the SEC Network.
UT Martin enters the contest looking to snap a lengthy losing streak to FBS members with a matchup against Kentucky. UT Martin is 1-27 all-time against FBS squads with its lone win coming against Memphis (20-17) in 2012. The Skyhawks have played 23 different FBS games since 2006, including a stretch from 2011-16 and again in 2019 in which UT Martin has played at least two FBS games per year. UTM is 1-22 in games against FBS opponents under the direction of head coach Jason Simpson and 0-10 against SEC foes.
The Skyhawks (7-4) are coming off a strong conference slate in which the team posted a 6-2 mark. In the team's most recent outing, UT Martin picked up a victory over Tennessee State 28-17 to not only post the team's first unbeaten season at home while also securing at least a share of the coveted Sgt. York Trophy. The Skyhawks would overcome a fourth quarter deficit in the contest before finding a pair of touchdowns by seniors Terry Williams and Jaimiee Bowe to secure the victory.
UT Martin is highlighted by freshman John Bachus III who is a candidate for the Jerry Rice Award – given to the nation's top freshman – while also boasting four OVC Newcomer of the Week honors this season. One of his top targets is senior wide receiver and specialist Terry Williams. Williams leads the team with 50 receptions while ranking first in the nation in punt return touchdowns with two - a program single-season record - making him the only Division I player (FBS or FCS) with multiple punt return scores this season. He also ranks sixth in punt returns (16.9 yards) and 14th in combined kick returns (723 yards).
In his 14th season at the helm of the Skyhawks, UT Martin head coach Jason Simpson ranks as the program's all-time winningest coach. Additionally, Simpson recently moved into fourth place on the OVC's conference-only leaderboard with his 69th victory coming against Tennessee State last week – surpassing former Eastern Illinois great Bob Spoo.
Kentucky (5-5) enters the matchup looking to become bowl eligible for the fourth straight season. The Wildcats rank second in the SEC by averaging 231.4 rushing yards per game while ranking second to last with 22.1 points per game. Head coach Mark Stoops has posted a 41-44 record in his seven season at the helm of the Wildcats.
Hampered by injuries at the quarterback position, Lynn Bowden, Jr. has taken a large burden of the offense ranking as the team's primary quarterback while also leading the team in rushing and receiving yards en route to being named a nominee for the Paul Hornung Award which is given to the nation's most versatile athlete. Bowden is the only player in FBS to lead his team in both rushing and receiving yards this season while ranking 10th nationally in all-purpose yards, averaging 142.3 yards per game.
Saturday marks the second meeting between the two programs. The two teams first met on Aug. 30, 2014 with Kentucky posting a 59-14 victory in the season-opener.
The game will be broadcast nationally on SEC Network with Dave Neal (play-by-play), D.J. Shockley (color) and Dawn Davenport (sideline) providing commentary. 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.
The University of Tennessee at Martin football team will look to put the finishing touches on the squad's regular season slate with a matchup at Southeastern Conference and Football Bowl Subdivision foe Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 23. Kickoff from Kroger Field is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CST and will be broadcast nationally on the SEC Network.
UT Martin enters the contest looking to snap a lengthy losing streak to FBS members with a matchup against Kentucky. UT Martin is 1-27 all-time against FBS squads with its lone win coming against Memphis (20-17) in 2012. The Skyhawks have played 23 different FBS games since 2006, including a stretch from 2011-16 and again in 2019 in which UT Martin has played at least two FBS games per year. UTM is 1-22 in games against FBS opponents under the direction of head coach Jason Simpson and 0-10 against SEC foes.
The Skyhawks (7-4) are coming off a strong conference slate in which the team posted a 6-2 mark. In the team's most recent outing, UT Martin picked up a victory over Tennessee State 28-17 to not only post the team's first unbeaten season at home while also securing at least a share of the coveted Sgt. York Trophy. The Skyhawks would overcome a fourth quarter deficit in the contest before finding a pair of touchdowns by seniors Terry Williams and Jaimiee Bowe to secure the victory.
UT Martin is highlighted by freshman John Bachus III who is a candidate for the Jerry Rice Award – given to the nation's top freshman – while also boasting four OVC Newcomer of the Week honors this season. One of his top targets is senior wide receiver and specialist Terry Williams. Williams leads the team with 50 receptions while ranking first in the nation in punt return touchdowns with two - a program single-season record - making him the only Division I player (FBS or FCS) with multiple punt return scores this season. He also ranks sixth in punt returns (16.9 yards) and 14th in combined kick returns (723 yards).
In his 14th season at the helm of the Skyhawks, UT Martin head coach Jason Simpson ranks as the program's all-time winningest coach. Additionally, Simpson recently moved into fourth place on the OVC's conference-only leaderboard with his 69th victory coming against Tennessee State last week – surpassing former Eastern Illinois great Bob Spoo.
Kentucky (5-5) enters the matchup looking to become bowl eligible for the fourth straight season. The Wildcats rank second in the SEC by averaging 231.4 rushing yards per game while ranking second to last with 22.1 points per game. Head coach Mark Stoops has posted a 41-44 record in his seven season at the helm of the Wildcats.
Hampered by injuries at the quarterback position, Lynn Bowden, Jr. has taken a large burden of the offense ranking as the team's primary quarterback while also leading the team in rushing and receiving yards en route to being named a nominee for the Paul Hornung Award which is given to the nation's most versatile athlete. Bowden is the only player in FBS to lead his team in both rushing and receiving yards this season while ranking 10th nationally in all-purpose yards, averaging 142.3 yards per game.
Saturday marks the second meeting between the two programs. The two teams first met on Aug. 30, 2014 with Kentucky posting a 59-14 victory in the season-opener.
The game will be broadcast nationally on SEC Network with Dave Neal (play-by-play), D.J. Shockley (color) and Dawn Davenport (sideline) providing commentary. 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.
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