MARTIN, Tenn. (Interstat) — Tennessee-Martin used a dominant rushing attack to defeat Tennessee State 26-7 on Saturday at Hardy M. Graham Stadium. The Skyhawks improved to 5-5, while the Tigers fell to 2-8.

Jase Bauer and Chris Franklin led the Skyhawks’ offense, each rushing for two touchdowns. Tennessee-Martin built a 14-7 halftime lead and pulled away in the second half, adding a safety and a field goal before Franklin’s 51-yard touchdown run in the third quarter sealed the win. Tennessee State’s lone score came on a 1-yard run by Taveon Porter in the fourth quarter.