It was nearly nine months in the making but #5 Missouri State finally got their revenge on #14 UT Martin for last year’s opening round loss in the FCS playoffs. Jason Shelley, who was picked off three times in that contest, had to go blow for blow with Dresser Winn and the Skyhawks once again but this time out, he was able to ultimately lead his team to a well-earned five-point victory on Thursday evening.
It was the UT Martin defense that got off to a fast start. On the second play of the game Daylan Dotson sacked Shelley and helped force a quick three-and-out.