UT-Martin faces Tennessee on Saturday in Knoxville. 14Powers.com previews this SEC football game and predicts the final score.
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Team Schedules/Results
UT-Martin
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/1 | vs. Western Illinois | 7:30 PM ET | ESP+ | W 42-25 |
| 9/8 | at Missouri State | 8:00 PM ET | ESP+ | L 30-35 |
| 9/17 | at Boise State | 4:00 PM ET | FS1 | L 7-30 |
| 9/24 | vs. Lindenwood | 7:00 PM ET | ESP+ | W 56-26 |
| 10/1 | vs. Tennessee Tech | 3:00 PM ET | ESP+ | W 45-28 |
| 10/8 | at Murray State | 3:00 PM ET | ESP+ | W 45-16 |
| 10/22 | at Tennessee | 12:00 PM ET | SECN | |
| 10/29 | at Houston Christian | 3:00 PM ET | ESP+ | |
| 11/5 | vs. Kennesaw State | 1:00 PM ET | ESP+ | |
| 11/12 | at Tennessee State | 5:00 PM ET | ESP+ | |
| 11/19 | vs. Eastern Illinois | 3:00 PM ET | ESP+ |
Tennessee
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/1 | vs. Ball State | 7:00 PM ET | SECN | W 59-10 |
| 9/10 | at Pittsburgh | 3:30 PM ET | ABC | W 34-27 |
| 9/17 | vs. Akron | 7:00 PM ET | ESP+ | W 63-6 |
| 9/24 | vs. Florida | 3:30 PM ET | CBS | W 38-33 |
| 10/8 | at LSU | 12:00 PM ET | ESPN | W 40-13 |
| 10/15 | vs. Alabama | 3:30 PM ET | CBS | W 52-49 |
| 10/22 | vs. UT Martin | 12:00 PM ET | SECN | |
| 10/29 | vs. Kentucky | 7:00 PM ET | ESPN | |
| 11/5 | at Georgia | TBA | ||
| 11/12 | vs. Missouri | TBA | ||
| 11/19 | at South Carolina | TBA | ||
| 11/26 | at Vanderbilt | TBA |
College Football Ratings
| Rating | UT-Martin | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN FPI | NR | 6 |
| Sagarin | 151 | 5 |
| Massey Composite | NR | 2 |
| PiRate Ratings | NR | 5 |
Key Stats (per game)
| Stat | UT-Martin | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Offense | 37.5 | 47.7 |
| Scoring Defense | 26.7 | 23.0 |
| Total Offense | 485.2 | 551.0 |
| Rushing Offense | 188.3 | 203.2 |
| Passing Offense | 296.8 | 347.8 |
| Team Passing Efficiency | 144.1 | 194.0 |
| Total Defense | 379.7 | 425.3 |
| Rushing Defense | 112.0 | 93.3 |
| Passing Yards Allowed | 267.7 | 332.0 |
| Team Passing Efficiency Defense | 146.0 | 129.7 |
| Turnover Margin | 1.17 | 0.67 |
| 3rd Down Conversion Pct | 0.286 | 0.455 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct | 0.400 | 0.688 |
| 3rd Down Conversion Pct Defense | 0.349 | 0.341 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct Defense | 0.500 | 0.529 |
| Red Zone Offense | 0.800 | 1.000 |
| Red Zone Defense | 0.842 | 0.731 |
| Net Punting | 40.9 | 36.6 |
| Punt Returns | 5.1 | 16.7 |
| Kickoff Returns | 19.5 | 21.7 |
| First Downs Offense | 134 | 163.0 |
| First Downs Defense | 111 | 148.0 |
| Fewest Penalties Per Game | 7.7 | 8.0 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game | 68.5 | 72.0 |
Players to Watch
UT-Martin
QB Dresser Winn, WR Colton Dowell, RB Zak Wallace, OL Matthan Hatchie, LB John Ford, DB Shaun Lewis, DL Daylan Dotson.
Tennessee
QB Hendon Hooker, LB Jeremy Banks, P Paxton Brooks, RB Jabari Small, WR Cedric Tillman, TE Jacob Warren, OL Darnell Wright, C Cooper Mays, DL Byron Young, DB Trevon Flowers.
Injuries
UT-Martin
None reported.
Tennessee
[DB] Jaylen McCollough (Poss. Suspension) – Questionable
[TE] Miles Campbell (Undisclosed) – Out
[DB] Warren Burrell (Upper Body) – Out
Source: statfox.com
UT-Martin vs. Tennessee Football Series History
Tennessee leads 1-0
Comments
UT-Martin looks like a pretty solid FCS team. They have a veteran quarterback and can pile up the points in a similar manner as the Vols. But I can’t see UT Martin staying in the game with the Vols. Tennessee wins big.
14Powers Preseason Prediction
UT Martin 3, Tennessee 40
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Tennessee 56, UT Martin 10
Saturday‘s game kicks off at 11:00 AM CT (12:00 PM ET). You can watch this SEC football game on the SEC Network.
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