The University of Tennessee at Martin football program scored early and often on the way to the squad’s third straight victory after cruising past new Big South-OVC Football Association member Western Illinois with a 45-17 margin.
The Skyhawks scored just 63 seconds into the game and never looked back. UT Martin racked up 27 first downs and 541 yards of total offense en route to a dominating performance on the road.
UT Martin was especially dangerous on the ground where it racked up 306 rushing yards. Running back Patrick Smith tallied the bulk of the carries with 17 carries for 145 yards and a touchdown – including a 63-yard scamper. Fellow tailback Glover Cook III also had a nice day with seven carries for 69 yards and a touchdown.
The Skyhawks will now head back to Martin and enjoy their bye week before returning to Big South-OVC action with Family Weekend against Eastern Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 26. Kickoff from Hardy Graham Stadium is slated for 2 p.m.
