UT Martin at Missouri State - 2025 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, September 20th 2025 (7:00 PM EDT)
Missouri State -14.0 (55.5) (-575)  Open: -13.5 | 52.5
Missouri State 42 - UT Martin: 10

 
Skyhawks (0 - 3) (1 - 2 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 11 - 37 (11 - 37 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
MOST 2nd straight Home Game
UTM coming off BYE
MOST is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: -9.5  (SP+ MOST -12)

MOST Win prob: 86% | Cover: 55%
Bears (6 - 3) (6 - 3 - 0)
Coach Ryan Beard (12 - 11)
Avg Score : 23 - 26 (26 - 22 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 6.4 - 5.6 (#68)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 9)
 
UT Martin's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/28 UT Martin at Oklahoma State+26.056.5L 7 - 27UY
Sat 9/6 UT Martin at UTEP+7.549.5L 17 - 42ON
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/20 UT Martin at Missouri State+14.055.5L 10 - 42UN

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

Predictions for UT Martin's Schedule
Missouri State's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Missouri State at USC+34.559.5L 13 - 73ON
Sat 9/6 Missouri State at Marshall+7.053.5W 21 - 20UY
Sat 9/13 Missouri State vs SMU+29.560.5L 10 - 28UY
Sat 9/20 Missouri State vs UT Martin-14.055.5W 42 - 10UY
Sat 9/27 Missouri State vs Western Kentucky+3.559.5L 22 - 27UN
BYE WEEK
Wed 10/8 Missouri State at Middle Tennessee-2.552.5W 22 - 20UN
BYE WEEK
Wed 10/22 Missouri State at New Mexico State-2.551.5W 24 - 17UY
Wed 10/29 Missouri State vs Florida International-3.050.0W 28 - 21UY
Sat 11/8 Missouri State at Liberty+7.551.5W 21 - 17UY
Sat 11/15 Missouri State vs UTEP+2.5
Sat 11/22 Missouri State at Kennesaw State+7.5
Sat 11/29 Missouri State vs Louisiana Tech+7.5

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 5, Poor 5
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 5, Poor 4
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Missouri State's Schedule
Important Stats (2025)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
UTM0%11.30%000%000%370%0%0000
MOST#104 (.11)37% (123)22.635% (130)2.44 (112)10739% (105)2263.46 (100)#103 (.2)45% (116)25.943% (77)47% (123)3.89 (87)62.91.31.6
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
UTM0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
MOST0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
UTM Offense311.311.30%00000000%0%0%0%0%
MOST Defense925.921.545.1%3.891.6 - - - - - 45%54%43%47%16%.2
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
UTM Defense337370%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
MOST Offense922.625.536.8%3.461.3173331072263.844%55%35%39%25%.11

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
UT Martin30:000NAN%0%0000000100
Missouri State927:3916.732%57%6.462.91.31.63.41.4030.9
Run Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
UTM Offense30%0%000000%0%0
MOST Defense945% (15)43% (77) - - - - .09 (76)2.27 (19)78% (110)8% (117)0.95 (62)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
UTM Defense30%0% - - - - 00%0%0
MOST Offense944% (114)35% (130)28.3107.33.87 (122)-.02 (122)2.44 (112)56% (132)16% (136)1 (52)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
UTM Offense30%0%000000000%0%0%0
MOST Defense954% (116)47% (123) - - - - - - 7 (100).32 (104)1.4 (22)29% (120)27% (39).29 (78)8% (16)2.2 (116)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
UTM Defense30%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
MOST Offense955% (28)39% (105)1829.3225.97.712.615 (75)8 (88).23 (77)1.8 (10)37% (135)28% (90).21 (102)10% (135)2.1 (36)

UT Martin's Power Ratings
UT Martin's Power Rating: NR
UT Martin's Offense Rating: NR
UT Martin's Defense Rating: NR
2025 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
UT Martin's 2025 Expected Record: -
UT Martin's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
UT Martin's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
UT Martin's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average OVC Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76

Power Ratings Matchup
UT Martin:    Missouri State: -9.535

SP+ Ratings Matchup
UT Martin:    Missouri State: -12.0




Missouri State's Power Ratings
Missouri State's Power Rating: -9.535  #121
Missouri State's Offense Rating: 5.95  #93
Missouri State's Defense Rating: 18.02  #121
2025 Talent Rating: 310.00  #131
Blue Chip Ratio: 11  #38
Missouri State's 2025 Expected Record: 6.4 - 5.6
Missouri State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -12.0  #114
Missouri State's Offense SP+ Rating: 21.1  #108
Missouri State's Defense SP+ Rating: 32.7  #110

Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 457.83
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76


UT Martin Scoring
Offense: 11.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 11.3
Defense: 37 PPG
Defense on Road: 37

UT Martin's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 3
Record vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Projected Score
Missouri State 27
UT Martin 21


Total Points: 48

Based on Last 4 Games
UT Martin 24
Missouri State 23

Total Points: 47

Based on Entire Season
Missouri State 31
UT Martin 18

Total Points: 49
Missouri State Scoring
Offense: 22.6 PPG
Offense at Home: 25.5
Defense: 25.9 PPG
Defense at Home: 21.5

Missouri State's 2025 Record
Record: 6 - 3
Record vs Spread: 6 - 3 - 0
Record at home: 2 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 3 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 3 - 1 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 2 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202509/20Missouri State42UT Martin10Missouri State -14.0Missouri State55.5Under
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Missouri State110 Overs
UT Martin001 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 01 - 01 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 10 - 10 - 00 - 1

(#NR) UTM at (#121) MOST
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatUTMMOST
Power RatePwrNR #121
SP+SP+NR #114
Perf GradeGradeNR #109
OffenseOffNR #90
DefenseDefNR #109
Spec TeamsSTNR #106
TalentTalNR #131
Blue ChipsBC%NR #38
Missouri State Notes
(10/29) RB Shomari Lawrence can scoot. Decent RB
(10/22) QB Jacob Clark is back from inj vs Delaware (10/22)
(10/22) OL is the worst in CFB in Sacks/TFL allowed (week 9)
(10/8) QB Bailey is tiny, 6' 170 lbs. Young but has some skills
(10/1) QB2 is true Fr Deuce Bailey w/ Clark out, mobile
(9/23) QB Jacob Clark has been good, Run Off bad
(9/23) Off all or nothing, Success awful, Expl great
(4/7) Bears use WR1 a ton, BlackStrain (GT) that guy
(4/7) RB Lawrence (FIU) starts, watch Fr King Davis
(3/26) QB Clark back, 3K yds, 26 TD. Looks good
(3/26) WR/TE some exp, TE Mason good. 1 portal
(3/26) OL no clue, looks really weak, no portals
Missouri State Injury Report
UT Martin on Offense
CategoryCat
UTM OffMOST Def
Perf GradePerfNR #109
SuccessSucNR #116
ExplosiveExpNR #54
PPAPPANR #103
PowerPwrNR #121
SP+SP+NR #110
Pts POPPONR #87
HavocHavNR #70
UT Martin Run Game
CategoryCat
UTM OffMOST Def
Run GameRunNR #125
Run SuccessRSucNR #77
Run ExplRExpNR #62
PPAExpNR #76
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNR #19
Stuff RateStuffNR #70
TackleTak -  #82
UT Martin Pass Game
CategoryCat
UTM OffMOST Def
Pass GamePassNR #48
Pass SuccessPSucNR #123
Pass ExplPExlNR #22
PPAExpNR #104
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNR #95
F7 HavocF7NR #117
DB HavocDBNR #16
Missouri State on Offense
Pass heavy Offense 56%, Run: 43%
CategoryCatMOST OffUTM Def
Perf GradePerf #90NR
SuccessSuc #123NR
ExplosiveExp #1NR
PPAPPA #104NR
PowerPwr #93NR
SP+SP+ #108NR
Pts POPPO #100NR
HavocHav #136NR
Missouri State Run Game
Pass heavy Offense 56%, Run: 43%
CategoryCat
MOST OffUTM Def
Run GameRun #104NR
Run SuccessRSuc #130NR
Run ExplRExp #52NR
PPAExp #122NR
Run BlockR Blk #128 -
OL YdsOLY #112NR
Stuff RateStuff #136NR
TackleTak - NR
Missouri State Pass Game
Pass heavy Offense 56%, Run: 43%
CategoryCatMOST OffUTM Def
Pass GamePass #65NR
Pass SuccessPSuc #105NR
Pass ExplPExl #10NR
PPAExp #77NR
Pass Block/RushP Blk #45NR
F7 HavocF7 #136NR
DB HavocDB #135NR
Program Comparison
MOST 5 Year Profile: Improving Poor G5
'25 Profile: Down to Below Avg G5

UTM 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'25 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Plaster Sports Complex
Conditions: Cloudy
Temp: 83° - Wind: 8 mph
Rematch from Week 4
Missouri State -14.0 (55.5)
Missouri State won vs UT Martin this year (42-10)

No Matchups Past 4 Years
  
UTM's OC ()
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Jase Bauer (Tr)16923672%1595826.8
Julian Calvez152268%104104.7
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Thomas Ansley10048724.925
Jase Bauer (Tr)11140993.750
John Gentry8938114.326
Chris Franklin6435325.566
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Bryce Bailey36464412.975
Phaizon Wilson (Tr)27315111.729
Hyatt Timosciek15157010.534
Scottie Alexander1615009.418

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UTM's DC ()
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jacob Stevenson201000
Jabaree Dawkins133100
Tah Mac Bright132101
Shamari Weir123200
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Keyshawn Johnson105300
Shamari Weir123200
Jabaree Dawkins133100
Toby Camp101110
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
JaMichael McGoy70003
Joel Castleberry70001
Tah Mac Bright132101

MOST's OC Nick Petrino (in his second season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Jacob Clark15223964%19271588.1
Deuce Bailey234749%335207.1
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Shomari Lawrence (Tr)12559844.850
Ramone Green Jr.3318905.745
Deuce Bailey278113.020
Ronnel Johnson138038.038
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Ramone Green Jr.22361216.476
Alred Luke27360213.344
Jmariyae Robinson26350413.552
Tristian Gardner23349315.242

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MOST's DC L.D. Scott (in his second season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jared Lloyd483101
Kanye Young484153
Maguire Neal460004
Thomas Anderson463104
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Mitchell Toney225362
Caleb Dietlin133340
Davon Townley Jr.112213
Jared Lloyd483101
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jordan Dunbar (Tr)141009
Maguire Neal460004
Thomas Anderson463104