UT Martin Skyhawks at Samford Bulldogs
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Chandler Smith's 71-yard punt return highlights Samford's 27-17 win over UT Martin
The teams combined for 27 points in the first quarter. Smith's touchdown catch capped a three-play, 52-yard drive with 1:17 left in the quarter and he ended the frame with a long punt return for a 17-10 lead.
Stanton's 61-yard touchdown was the lone score in the third quarter and Wilson Beaverstock made a 40-yard field goal for a 17-point lead early in the fourth.
Samford (6-5) won five of its last seven games.
UT Martin (8-3) was coming off a historic victory to secure the program's third consecutive conference championship with a share of the inaugural Big South-OVC Association title. The Skyhawks finished the regular season tied atop the standings with Gardner-Webb, which beat Charleston Southern 34-10 on Saturday for its fifth straight victory — including a 38-34 victory over UT Martin on Oct. 28.
Michael Hiers threw for 205 yards — with eight receptions, 86 yards and a touchdown going to Smith — for Samford.
Jamari Cannon and Kamron Smith each intercepted a Kinkead Dent pass.
Dent finished 23 of 38 for 261 yards with one touchdown. Sam Franklin carried it 25 times for 160 yards and a touchdown for UT Martin (8-3).
How To Watch
How can I watch UT Martin Skyhawks vs. Samford Bulldogs?
- TV Channel: Skyhawks at Bulldogs 2021 College Football, week 12, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 12:05 | Wilson Beaverstock 26 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 1st Period 7:51 | Sam Franklin 70 Yd Run (Aidan Laros Kick) |
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FG | 1st Period 2:13 | Aidan Laros 20 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 1st Period 1:17 | Chandler Smith 26 Yd pass from Michael Hiers (Wilson Beaverstock Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 0:00 | Chandler Smith 71 Yd Punt Return (Wilson Beaverstock Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 8:59 | Jay Stanton 61 Yd Run (Wilson Beaverstock Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 11:53 | Wilson Beaverstock 40 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 9:22 | DJ Nelson 33 Yd pass from Kinkead Dent (Aidan Laros Kick) |
Statistics
 UTM |
 SAM |
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|---|---|---|
| 21 | 1st Downs | 25 |
| 2-13 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-16 |
| 3-4 | 4th down efficiency | 0-1 |
| 445 | Total Yards | 440 |
| 261 | Passing | 205 |
| 23-38 | Comp-Att | 22-37 |
| 6.9 | Yards per pass | 5.5 |
| 184 | Rushing | 235 |
| 31 | Rushing Attempts | 37 |
| 5.9 | Yards per rush | 6.4 |
| 11-105 | Penalties | 7-78 |
| 4 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 2 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 30:40 | Possession | 29:20 |
Game Information
Location: Birmingham, AL
Attendance: 3,043 · Capacity:
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