Venue & Game Details
Kickoff Time: 6:00 PM CT / 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Hardy M. Graham Stadium, Martin, Tennessee
Capacity: ~7,500
Broadcast: ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Martin, TN)
Kickoff Temperature: ~78°F (26°C)
Conditions: Partly cloudy, humid evening
Wind: 5–8 mph from the south
Precipitation: ~20% chance of scattered showers
Impact: Warm and sticky conditions; stamina and depth could be factors late.
Injury Report
Southeast Missouri State (SEMO):
QB J. Leatherwood – healthy, 272 yards, 2 TDs last outing.
RB B. Epton Jr. – healthy, 61 yards, 1 TD vs. Arkansas State.
WR D. Cheers – healthy, 96 yards, 1 TD vs. Arkansas State.
No major injuries reported.
UT Martin:
QB J. Bauer – healthy, 70 yards, 1 INT last game.
RB J. Gentry – healthy, 51 rushing yards, 45 receiving yards, 1 TD.
WR corps thin after early-season knocks, but starters expected to play.
Key Player Matchups
J. Leatherwood (SEMO QB) vs. UTM Secondary
Leatherwood has shown accuracy but needs protection.
UTM’s defense has struggled, allowing 27+ points in every game.
J. Gentry (UTM RB/WR) vs. SEMO Linebackers
Gentry is a versatile weapon, both rushing and receiving.
SEMO’s defense allows 32.5 ppg, vulnerable to multipurpose backs.
D. Cheers (SEMO WR) vs. UTM Corners
Cheers is SEMO’s deep threat.
UTM’s secondary has been inconsistent, giving up big plays.
Recent Team Form
SEMO Redhawks (1–3)
L 24–42 @ Arkansas State (Week 1)
L 21–28 @ Tennessee State (2024 finale)
W 54–45 vs. Western Illinois (2024)
Strengths: Passing attack improving.
Weaknesses: Defense giving up explosive plays.
UT Martin Skyhawks (0–4)
L 7–27 @ Oklahoma State (Week 1)
L 17–49 @ Montana State (2024 playoffs)
W 41–10 @ New Hampshire (2024)
Strengths: Historically strong in OVC-Big South play.
Weaknesses: Offense struggling to find rhythm in 2025.
Conference vs. Conference
Both are members of the OVC–Big South Football Association.
This is the conference opener for both teams.
Both programs shared the 2024 OVC-Big South title.
Series History
All-time series: Tied 20–20.
Last meeting: SEMO won 45–42 (2OT) in 2024.
Last meeting in Martin: UTM won 41–14 in 2023.
Trend: Home team has won the last four meetings.
Betting Trends
SEMO Redhawks:
2–2 ATS in last 4 games.
5–2 ATS in last 7 OVC-Big South games.
3 of last 5 games have gone Over.
UT Martin Skyhawks:
0–4 ATS in 2025.
6–1 ATS in last 7 home conference games.
4 of last 6 games have gone Over.
Historical Betting Results
2024: SEMO +3 covered in 45–42 win (Over cashed).
2023: UTM -7 covered in 41–14 win (Over cashed).
2021 (Spring): SEMO +2.5 covered in 21–16 win (Under cashed).
Game Odds
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks – 3.5
UT Martin Skyhawks 51
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
