Tennessee-Martin vs Missouri State Prediction 9/20/2025 Today’s College Football Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Aug 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Missouri State Bears quarterback Jacob Clark (12) throws the ball against the Southern California Trojans in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Skyhawks Tennessee-Martin
Bears Missouri State
Team Records
5-5-7
2-2
Where
Robert W. Plaster Stadium, Springfield, MO
When
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Time
07:00 PM EDT
TV
ESPN+
The UT-Martin Skyhawks and the Missouri State Bears meet in week 4 college football action from Robert W. Plaster Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a UT-Martin Skyhawks vs. Missouri State Bears prediction.
UT-Martin Skyhawks Recap
The UT-Martin Skyhawks come into this game looking to bounce back from a 37-10 loss at the hands of Southern Illinois last time out to fall to 0-3 this season. After this game, UT-Martin will head home for a game against SE Missouri State.
Skyhawks Looking For Upset For First Win
Jase Bauer has thrown for 516 yards, 2 touchdowns and an interception on 69.2% passing while John Gentry has a team-high 125 rushing yards. Bryce Bailey has a team-high 12 receptions for 179 yards this season. On defense, Jacob Stevenson has a team-high 23 total tackles including 13 solo tackles while Josh Hastings has 21 total tackles including 12 solo tackles. Shamari Weir and Keyshawn Johnson each have a pair of sacks as well this season.
Missouri State Bears Recap
The Missouri State Bears come into this game looking to rebound from a 28-10 loss at the hands of SMU last time out to sit at 1-2 this season. After this game, the Bears will take on Western Kentucky at home.
Bears Alternate Wins & Losses In 3 Straight
Jacob Clark has thrown for 781 yards, 5 touchdowns and 6 interceptions on 65.2% passing while Shomari Lawrence leads the Bears on the ground with 143 rushing yards. Ramone Green Jr. has a team-high 164 receiving yards and 9 receptions with a touchdown while Jmariyae Robinson also has 9 receptions as well for 164 yards and a touchdown. Dash Luke also has a team-high 10 grabs for 129 yards and a touchdown and Tristian Gardner has 104 receiving yards and a TD this season. On defense, Maguire Neal has a team-high 17 total tackles while Christian Ford and Thomas Anderson each have a team-high 12 total tackles. Mitchell Toney also has a pair of sacks for the Missouri State defense.
UT Martin Skyhawks @ Missouri State Bears Betting Trends: Week 4
Why the UT Martin Skyhawks will win
Missouri State has lost the first half in each of its last three games against non-conference opponents.
Missouri State Bears Player Prop Facts
Heading into Week 4, Jordan Dunbar leads the Conference USA for forced fumbles (1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
Missouri State ranks 136th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (19.7).
Missouri State ranks 136th among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (24.3).
UT-Martin Skyhawks vs. Missouri State Bears Prediction
I’m on Missouri State here. I just think that Missouri State’s the far better team in this matchup, and this is a good spot for them to pick up a feel good win ahead of conference play, and I just think that UT-Martin is a below average FCS team here. Give me Missouri State.
