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UT Martin at West Virginia: Pass at a 42-Point Spread
The Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks visit the West Virginia Mountaineers at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. The 2026 college football matchup kicks off at 1 p.m. Eastern, noon Central, on ESPN+. This is the teams’ first football meeting.
West Virginia enters 1-0 after beating Coastal Carolina 31-24. Cam Cook rushed for 142 yards and two touchdowns on 30 carries, while Michael Hawkins Jr. contributed 103 rushing yards and a touchdown.
UT Martin is 1-1 following a 36-24 loss to Central Arkansas and a 42-7 victory over Chicago State. The Skyhawks gained 477 yards and scored six rushing touchdowns in that win. Tommy Ansley has 179 rushing yards and five touchdowns through two games.
West Virginia’s opener included five sacks, two fumble recoveries and just 52 rushing yards allowed on 27 attempts. However, the Mountaineers saw a 24-0 halftime lead become a seven-point victory. Coastal Carolina finished ahead 425-413 in total yards, including 373 passing yards.
UT Martin held Chicago State to 191 total yards and 38 rushing yards. Those figures describe a successful defensive performance against that opponent; they do not establish how the Skyhawks will fare against West Virginia.
Julian Calvez and Tate Surber are listed as quarterback alternatives for UT Martin. Surber completed 16 of 23 passes for 222 yards against Chicago State, and Calvez rushed for 57 yards. That listing alone does not establish an advantage for either team.
The moneylines are Tennessee-Martin +7,000 and West Virginia -10,653. The spread is Tennessee-Martin +42 (-110) or West Virginia -42 (-110). Over 55.5 (-110) and under 55.5 (-110) are the total options.
The prices make West Virginia the market favorite, but the available results do not establish value on either moneyline, either side of the 42-point spread or the total. Pass on this matchup, with no winner selection or projected score.