OVC FOOTBALL MEDIA DAY SPOTLIGHT: JASON SIMPSON

University of Tennessee at Martin head football coach Jason Simpson sat down with members of the media as part of a virtual Ohio Valley Conference Media Day earlier this week. Entering his 16th season at the helm of the Skyhawks, Simpson has led the program to new heights with an overall record of 90-77 while posting a 72-46 mark in league play.

The Skyhawks return nine starters on both offense and defense while featuring six Preseason All-OVC honorees in Colton Dowell (wide receiver), Donnell Williams (wide receiver), Rodney Williams II (tight end), Matthan Hatchie (offensive line), Jay Woods (defensive back) and Deven Sims (safety).

Since taking over as head coach for UT Martin in 2006, the Skyhawks rank as the active league leader in conference victories with 72 wins.

Notes and Achievements

15 seasons
Career Record: 90-77
Conference Record: 72-46
Longest Tenured Head Football Coach in the Ohio Valley Conference
Coached 102 All-OVC players
Sgt. York Trophy (2010, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020)
OVC Championship (2006)
AFCA Region 3 Coach of the Year (2006)
OVC Roy Kidd Coach of the Year (2006)
Eddie Robinson FCS Coach of the Year Award Finalist (2006, 2012, 2016)

OVC FOOTBALL MEDIA DAY SPOTLIGHT: JASON SIMPSON

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Colton Dowell

Matthan Hatchie

Deven Sims

Donnell Williams

Rodney Williams II

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