The University of Tennessee-Martin Athletics

UTM competes in NCAA Division I, meaning the Skyhawks offer athletic scholarships and face major competition against larger universities. The school awards $4.59 million in athletic scholarships across 17 varsity sports. About 10% of the 4,600 students compete as Division I athletes. UTM plays in the Ohio Valley Conference, a mid-major league known for competitive basketball and football programs. The Skyhawks have built respect in their conference despite the challenges of being a smaller public university in rural Tennessee. Football and basketball generate the most campus excitement during their seasons. The athletic program punches above its weight for a school with under 5,000 students. Division I status helps UTM recruit student-athletes who want to compete at the highest collegiate level while attending an affordable regional university.