Saturday, October 11
Martin, Tenn.
2 p.m.
UT Martin
vs
Western Illinois
UT Martin Set To Host Western Illinois For Homecoming Football Matchup
10/7/2025 2:52:00 PM | Football
The University of Tennessee at Martin football team returns to the friendly confines of Hardy Graham Stadium to welcome alumni and friends for its annual Homecoming matchup on Saturday, Oct. 11 when playing host to OVC-Big South Football Association foe Western Illinois. Kickoff is slated for 2 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN+.
Saturday's contest marks the program's annual Homecoming Game with the Skyhawks welcoming the Fighting Leathernecks to campus for the first time as an Association foe. UT Martin is 41-31 all-time in Homecoming games while the program is 13-5 during the Jason Simpson Era.
UT Martin is looking to lean on its homefield advantage once again. After a thrilling 34-10 victory over Southeast Missouri the last time at home for Family Weekend, the Skyhawks have won 25 of their last 30 contests at home since 2019 – including a 19-3 record over the past four seasons. Against OVC-Big South opponents, the Skyhawks are even better, boasting a 14-1 record since 2020 at home.
The Skyhawks (1-5, 1-1 OVC-Big South) dropped their most recent contest on the road to Association member Lindenwood by a final margin of 30-14. Quarterback Jase Bauer found the endzone in the second quarter with his third rushing touchdown of the season before backup quarterback Julian Calvez found Shawn Hardy II for a touchdown connection in the final seconds of the contest.
Western Illinois (1-5, 0-2 OVC-Big South) enters the contest looking to snap a three-game losing streak – including back-to-back Association contests. Last week the Leathernecks struggled on the road, falling to No. 9 Tennessee Tech by a 66-20 margin. Despite the setback, quarterback Cason Carswell was tabbed as the Association's Freshman of the Week after throwing for 343 yards and two touchdowns.
This marks the fourth meeting between the two programs with UT Martin holding a 2-1 advantage in the all-time series. The Skyhawks have won the last two meetings in 2022 and 2024 while averaging 43.5 points per game in those contests and winning by an average margin of 22.5 points per game.
The game will be streamed exclusively on ESPN+ with Davis Gregory (play-by-play), John Hatler (analyst) and Chris Brinkley (analyst) calling the action. Locally fans can tune into the Skyhawk Sports Network with games broadcast on WCMT "Talk and News You Can Use!" and simulcast on 1410 AM, 100.5 FM, 92.7 FM, 96.1 FM, 99.7 FM and 103.3 FM. Those links – in addition to live stats – can be found at the top of the page.
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Saturday's contest marks the program's annual Homecoming Game with the Skyhawks welcoming the Fighting Leathernecks to campus for the first time as an Association foe. UT Martin is 41-31 all-time in Homecoming games while the program is 13-5 during the Jason Simpson Era.
UT Martin is looking to lean on its homefield advantage once again. After a thrilling 34-10 victory over Southeast Missouri the last time at home for Family Weekend, the Skyhawks have won 25 of their last 30 contests at home since 2019 – including a 19-3 record over the past four seasons. Against OVC-Big South opponents, the Skyhawks are even better, boasting a 14-1 record since 2020 at home.
The Skyhawks (1-5, 1-1 OVC-Big South) dropped their most recent contest on the road to Association member Lindenwood by a final margin of 30-14. Quarterback Jase Bauer found the endzone in the second quarter with his third rushing touchdown of the season before backup quarterback Julian Calvez found Shawn Hardy II for a touchdown connection in the final seconds of the contest.
Western Illinois (1-5, 0-2 OVC-Big South) enters the contest looking to snap a three-game losing streak – including back-to-back Association contests. Last week the Leathernecks struggled on the road, falling to No. 9 Tennessee Tech by a 66-20 margin. Despite the setback, quarterback Cason Carswell was tabbed as the Association's Freshman of the Week after throwing for 343 yards and two touchdowns.
This marks the fourth meeting between the two programs with UT Martin holding a 2-1 advantage in the all-time series. The Skyhawks have won the last two meetings in 2022 and 2024 while averaging 43.5 points per game in those contests and winning by an average margin of 22.5 points per game.
The game will be streamed exclusively on ESPN+ with Davis Gregory (play-by-play), John Hatler (analyst) and Chris Brinkley (analyst) calling the action. Locally fans can tune into the Skyhawk Sports Network with games broadcast on WCMT "Talk and News You Can Use!" and simulcast on 1410 AM, 100.5 FM, 92.7 FM, 96.1 FM, 99.7 FM and 103.3 FM. Those links – in addition to live stats – can be found at the top of the page.
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