Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks vs Tennessee St. Tigers Predictions October 10, 2026
Tennessee-Martin will beat Tennessee State 27-20 in our forecast for Oct. 10. The Skyhawks’ rushing personnel face a Tigers defense that allowed 250 rushing yards in its latest game, giving Tennessee-Martin the clearest matchup advantage. Confidence is low, however, and neither the supplied 8.5-point spread nor the 46.5 total offers enough value for an actionable wager. The official pick is Pass.
Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks vs Tennessee St. Tigers prediction and best bet
Tennessee-Martin is the winner pick, with its ground game the main reason to favor the Skyhawks. Chris Franklin and Tommy Ansley present a plausible route to sustained offense against a Tennessee State defense coming off a difficult afternoon against the run. Tennessee-Martin also enters its conference opener following an open week.
The forecast is Tennessee-Martin 27, Tennessee State 20. That leaves room for the Tigers’ passing game to keep this competitive. Picking the Skyhawks to win is easier than backing either team at the supplied spread, and the official SportsJaw betting recommendation is Pass.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks at Tennessee St. Tigers, 2026 college football season.
Kickoff: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. CT.
Venue: Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee.
Broadcast: ESPN+.
Records: Both teams are 1-4. Tennessee-Martin is 0-0 in Ohio Valley Conference play; Tennessee State is 0-1.
SportsJaw spread: Tennessee-Martin -8.5 (-113); Tennessee State +8.5 (-113). Moneyline: Tennessee-Martin -370; Tennessee State +265. Total: Over 46.5 (-114); Under 46.5 (-116).