A stout defense and another stellar game by senior running back Patrick Smith helped lead the University of Tennessee at Martin to its second win over a Football Bowl Subdivision program history, defeating Kennesaw State by a 24-13 score.
The Skyhawks struck for their first triumph over a FBS school since a 20-17 victory at Memphis on Sept. 1, 2012. UT Martin committed just two penalties on the night and limited the Conference USA opponent to only 215 total yards, forcing a pair of second-half turnovers while allowing only six points on a pair of field goals in the contest.
Head Coach Jason Simpson had these words following the game…
UT Martin holds its annual Homecoming contest next Saturday, Oct. 5 when it hosts Big South-OVC foe Gardner-Webb. Kickoff from Hardy Graham Stadium is set for 2 p.m., with the broadcast on WCMT starting at 1:30.
