MARTIN, Tenn. – Following a thrilling overtime victory on the road, the University of Tennessee at Martin football team climbed two spots up to No. 16 in the AFCA Coaches’ Poll. Meanwhile in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25, the Skyhawks remained neutral, retaining its No. 21 ranking for the second straight week.
UT Martin heads into Week 10 with championship aspirations while possessing a 7-2 overall record and 4-1 mark in Big South-OVC Football Association action. The Skyhawks currently boast the 10th toughest strength of schedule in the country and have lost just one game against FCS opposition.
AFCA FCS Coaches’ Poll (Nov. 6)
- South Dakota St. (26)
- Furman
- Montana
- Idaho
- Montana St.
- South Dakota
- North Carolina Central
- Delaware
- Florida A&M
- UIW
- Sacramento St.
- North Dakota
- North Dakota St.
- Austin Peay
- Southern Illinois
- UT Martin
- Chattanooga
- Villanova
- Harvard
- Northern Iowa
- Western Carolina
- Holy Cross
- Lafayette
- Central Arkansas
- Albany
Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll (Nov. 6)
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- South Dakota State (56 first place votes)
- Furman
- Montana
- Idaho
- Montana State
- South Dakota
- North Carolina Central
- Delaware
- Sacramento State
- North Dakota
- Southern Illinois
- North Dakota State
13.(tie) Florida A&M
13.(tie) Villanova
- Northern Iowa
- UIW
- Western Carolina
- UAlbany
- Chattanooga
- Austin Peay
- UT Martin
- Youngstown State
- Mercer
- Harvard
- Lafayette
