UT Martin Skyhawks @ Samford Bulldogs
Game Leaders

261
K. DentQB
23/38, 1 TD, 2 INT
261

205
M. HiersQB
21/31, 1 TD
205

160
S. FranklinRB
25 CAR, 1 TD
160

193
J. StantonRB
15 CAR, 1 TD
193

70
D. NelsonTE
5 REC, 1 TD
70

86
C. SmithWR
8 REC, 1 TD
86

1
J. SharpeLB
1

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9
T. ShippLB
9

10
N. MartinLB
10
Team Stats
445
Total Yards
440
4
Turnovers
0
21
1st Downs
25
11-105
Penalties
7-78
2/13
3rd Down
5/16
3/4
4th Down
0/1
30:40
Possession
29:20
Game Information
Birmingham, AL
Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 21 | 25 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 2-13 | 5-16 |
| 4th down efficiency | 3-4 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 445 | 440 |
| Passing | 261 | 205 |
| Comp/Att | 23/38 | 22/37 |
| Yards per pass | 6.9 | 5.5 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing | 184 | 235 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 37 |
| Yards per rush | 5.9 | 6.4 |
| Penalties | 11-105 | 7-78 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Possession | 30:40 | 29:20 |
2025 Standings
FCS
| OVC-Big South AssociationOVC-Big South Association | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Tech | 8-0 | 11-2 |
| UT Martin | 6-2 | 6-6 |
| Gardner-Webb | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Lindenwood | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Charleston Southern | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Western Illinois | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Eastern Illinois | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Tennessee State | 0-8 | 2-10 |
| Southern ConferenceSouthern Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer | 8-0 | 9-3 |
| Western Carolina | 6-2 | 7-5 |
| East Tennessee State | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Wofford | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Chattanooga | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Furman | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| The Citadel | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Samford | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| VMI | 0-8 | 1-11 |
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