Bachus leads UT Martin over Jacksonville State 22-17
John Bachus III accounted for two touchdowns, Terry Williams scored on a 65-yard punt return and UT Martin held off Jacksonville State 22-17 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
17
UT Martin Skyhawks
22
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JVST | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 17 |
| UTM | 0 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 22 |
Hardy M. Graham Stadium · 4,169 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Sam Houston Bearkats | W 47-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/28/26 | @ New Mexico State Aggies | W 24-0 | NCAAF |
| 10/13/26 | vs Florida International Panthers | W 27-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/7/26 | @ Kennesaw State Owls | W 27-26 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | W 23-13 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 5:46 17-22
Ryan Courtright 18 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:40 17-19
Bryant Wallace 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:24 14-19
Terry Williams 65 Yd Punt Return (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 0:00 14-13
Michael Matthews 6 Yd pass from Zerrick Cooper (Bryant Wallace Kick)
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Touchdown 1:29 7-13
Colton Dowell 26 Yd pass from John Bachus III (Ryan Courtright PAT failed)
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Touchdown 6:42 7-7
John Bachus III 10 Yd Run (Ryan Courtright Kick)
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Touchdown 7:36 7-0
Zerrick Cooper 1 Yd Run (Bryant Wallace Kick)
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JVST
5 plays, 21 yards, 1:02 · End of Game
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UTM 1:02
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:29 · Punt
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JVST 1:31
8 plays, 27 yards, 4:15 · Downs
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UTM 5:46
8 plays, 68 yards, 3:49 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:46 17-22
Ryan Courtright 18 Yd Field Goal
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JVST 9:40
13 plays, 46 yards, 5:36 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:40 17-19
Bryant Wallace 37 Yd Field Goal
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JVST 0:24
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:17 · Punt Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:24 14-19
Terry Williams 65 Yd Punt Return (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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UTM 1:41
6 plays, 34 yards, 3:20 · Punt
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JVST 5:01
5 plays, 12 yards, 3:22 · Punt
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UTM 8:23
5 plays, 20 yards, 1:55 · Punt
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JVST 10:18
10 plays, 57 yards, 4:42 · Downs
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JVST 15:00
8 plays, 75 yards, 1:29 · Touchdown
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UTM 1:29
8 plays, 69 yards, 3:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:00 14-13
Michael Matthews 6 Yd pass from Zerrick Cooper (Bryant Wallace Kick)
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Touchdown 1:29 7-13
Colton Dowell 26 Yd pass from John Bachus III (Ryan Courtright PAT failed)
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JVST 5:07
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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UTM 6:42
4 plays, 32 yards, 1:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:42 7-7
John Bachus III 10 Yd Run (Ryan Courtright Kick)
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JVST 7:47
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:24 · Punt
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UTM 10:11
8 plays, 76 yards, 3:18 · Downs
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JVST 13:29
9 plays, 67 yards, 5:24 · Missed FG
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UTM 3:53
4 plays, -15 yards, 1:03 · Missed FG
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JVST 4:56
1 play, 0 yards, 0:06 · Interception
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UTM 5:02
6 plays, 73 yards, 2:34 · Downs
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JVST 7:36
3 plays, 75 yards, 1:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:36 7-0
Zerrick Cooper 1 Yd Run (Bryant Wallace Kick)
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UTM 9:02
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:52 · Punt
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JVST 10:54
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:23 · Punt
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UTM 11:17
8 plays, 23 yards, 3:43 · Punt
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
JVST
UTM
23
1st Downs
15
5-14
3rd down efficiency
5-14
0-2
4th down efficiency
0-2
372
Total Yards
370
269
Passing
245
18/38
Comp/Att
18/32
7.1
Yards per pass
7.7
103
Rushing
125
34
Rushing Attempts
29
3.0
Yards per rush
4.3
6-65
Penalties
4-50
1
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
33:09
Possession
26:51
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