Tennessee State Tigers @ UT Martin Skyhawks
Bauer, Franklin lead UT Martin over Tennessee State 26-7
MARTIN, Tenn. -- — Jase Bauer ran for two touchdowns, Chris Franklin had a 51-yard touchdown run and UT Martin cruised past Tennessee State 26-7 on Saturday.
UT Martin (5-5, 5-1 OVC-Big South) scored in each quarter before Tennessee State's Taveon Porter's 1-yard touchdown run ended the scoring with 9:59 to play.
Thomas Ansely ran 17 times for 118 yards for the Skyhawks. Franklin finished with 111 yards on 18 carries.
Bauer completed 8 of 14 passes for 47 yards and added 60 yards rushing on 14 carries. He broke loose for an 18-yard touchdown run late in the first quarter to cap a 94-yard drive. His 1-yard run in the second quarter made it 14-0.
Franklin had his long TD run midway through the third quarter and Cade Hechter kicked a 26-yard field goal in the fourth.
Jonathan Palmer and Byron McNair combined for 24-of-38 passing for 165 yards for Tennessee State (2-8, 0-6). The Tigers were held to minus-12 yards rushing and finished with 153 yards of offense.
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Game Information
Martin, TN
2025 Standings
| OVC-Big South AssociationOVC-Big South Association | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Tech | 7-0 | 10-0 |
| UT Martin | 5-1 | 5-5 |
| Gardner-Webb | 4-2 | 6-4 |
| Lindenwood | 3-3 | 4-6 |
| Charleston Southern | 3-3 | 4-6 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 2-4 | 3-7 |
| Western Illinois | 2-4 | 3-7 |
| Eastern Illinois | 2-5 | 3-7 |
| Tennessee State | 0-6 | 2-8 |
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