Patrick Smith has 123 yards and 2 touchdowns to lead UT Martin to a 24-13 win over Kennesaw State

(AP) – Patrick Smith rushed for 123 yards and two touchdowns and Oshae Baker had a 63-yard interception return for a score and led UT Martin to a 24-13 victory over Kennesaw State on Saturday night.

Smith opened the scoring with a 7-yard run in the opening seconds of the second quarter, capping a 16-play, 68-yard drive.

But later in the second for the Skyhawks (2-3), Jayven Williams returned an interception 48 yards to the end zone to tie the game.

The teams traded field goals in the final minute of the second quarter, with Kennesaw State’s Austin Welch connecting from 49 yards out as time expired to tie the game at 10.

The Owls (0-4) were advancing on the opening possession of the second half when Baker’s pick-6 turned the game around.

Smith then capped another long drive with a 21-yard run up the left end to make the score 24-10.

Davis Bryson threw for 117 yards for Kennesaw State.

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