Eastern Illinois at UT Martin
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 3:00 PM ET Share
Eastern Illinois plays at UT Martin on Saturday, October 31, at 3 p.m. Eastern. It will be their 23rd meeting; UT Martin leads the series 16–6.
Upcoming at Graham Stadium, MartinTV: ESPN+
Players to watch
Eastern Illinois
- Running backCharles Kellom496 rushing yards, 6 TDLast: vs. Lindenwood, 10 carries, 19 yards; 3 catches, 26 yardsTeam leader in rushing yards
- QuarterbackCole Lacrue868 passing yards, 7 TDLast: vs. Lindenwood, 15 of 24, 203 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT; 8 carries, 26 yardsTeam leader in passing yards
- LinebackerJa’Wuan Nickson49 tackles, 0.5 sacks, 2 INTLast: vs. Lindenwood, 9 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
UT Martin
- QuarterbackTate Surber917 passing yards, 4 TDLast: vs. Gardner-Webb, 10 of 25, 92 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT; 10 carries, 61 yardsTeam leader in passing yards
- Running backChris Franklin406 rushing yards, 4 TDLast: vs. Gardner-Webb, 15 carries, 42 yards; 1 catch, 0 yardsTeam leader in rushing yards
- LinebackerJamarcus Smith35 tackles, 0.5 sacksLast: vs. Gardner-Webb, 5 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler.
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
UT Martin 73% to win.
The line
No line posted yet.
The series
Every Eastern Illinois–UT Martin gameUT Martin leads 16–6 in 22 meetings.
Around this game
Eastern Illinois
- Next gamevs. Western IllinoisNov. 7, 2026
- SeasonEastern Illinois in 2026
- ProgramEastern Illinois history and records
UT Martin
- Next gameat Charleston SouthernNov. 7, 2026
- SeasonUT Martin in 2026
- ProgramUT Martin history and records