The Missouri State Bears (1-2) play an FCS opponent, the UT Martin Skyhawks (0-3), on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Robert W. Plaster Stadium.

The Bears are expected to win by at least two scores (currently -13.5) versus the Skyhawks. The over/under for this game is 52.5 points.

Below you’ll find our betting preview for this this matchup between the Bears and the Skyhawks, and find all of our predictions here, too!

Missouri State vs. UT Martin betting lines

• Spread favorite: Bears (-13.5)
• Moneyline: Bears (-641), Skyhawks (+461)
• Total: 52.5 points

Missouri State vs. UT Martin betting info and stats

Missouri State has two wins against the spread this season (2-1-0). Missouri State has not been favored on the moneyline so far this season. UT Martin, through two games with a set spread this season, is 1-1-0 against the spread. When UT Martin is an underdog by 13.5 points or more, it has posted a record of 1-0 ATS. This will be the third game this year UT Martin is an underdog on the moneyline, after losing the previous two such games.

Missouri State vs. UT Martin key players

Missouri State Bears

• Jacob Clark has compiled 781 yards (260.3 ypg) on 60-of-92 passing with five touchdowns compared to six interceptions this season.
• Shomari Lawrence has 143 rushing yards on 42 carries.
• Ramone Green Jr. has 34 yards (11.3 per game) on 10 carries, while also checking in with 164 yards in the passing game (on nine catches), finding the end zone one time through the air.
• Jmariyae Robinson has caught nine passes for 164 yards (54.7 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
• Dash Luke has a total of 129 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 10 throws and scoring one touchdown.
• Mitchell Toney has racked up 2.0 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up 1.0 TFL and five tackles.
• Missouri State’s tackle leader, Dylan Dixson, has seven tackles and 1.0 TFL this year.
• Kanye Young has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has three tackles and one pass defended to his name.

UT Martin Skyhawks

• Jase Bauer has thrown for 516 yards (172.0 ypg) to lead UT Martin, completing 69.2% of his passes and tossing two touchdown passes and one interception this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 89 yards (29.7 ypg) on 32 carries.
• John Gentry has been handed the ball 41 times for a team-high 125 yards (41.7 per game). He also leads the team through the air, as his eight receptions this season are good for 86 yards, and he’s scored one touchdown in the passing game.
• Bryce Bailey’s 179 receiving yards (59.7 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 12 receptions on 17 targets.
• Phaizon Wilson has caught 10 passes and compiled 93 receiving yards (31.0 per game) with one touchdown.
• Shamari Weir has 2.0 sacks to pace the team, and also has 2.0 TFL and 10 tackles.
• Jacob Stevenson, UT Martin’s top tackler, has 16 tackles and 1.0 TFL this year.
• Joel Castleberry has a team-leading one interception to go along with 16 tackles and 1.0 TFL.