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Michael Hawkins Jr. leads West Virginia in 52-7 victory over UT Martin

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 8:18 PM

Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Michael Hawkins Jr. leads West Virginia in 52-7 victory over UT Martin

Summary

Michael Hawkins Jr. accounted for four touchdowns as West Virginia defeated UT Martin 52-7 in Morgantown on Saturday. The Mountaineers quarterback threw two touchdown passes and added two rushing scores to secure the win. West Virginia reached a 2-0 record for the first time since 2018. UT Martin’s only points came late in the fourth quarter on a fumble return by John Betts III. The Mountaineers relied on a strong ground game that totaled 313 yards, though defensive concerns persist despite the lopsided final score. West Virginia faces No. 25 Virginia next Saturday in Charlotte, while UT Martin prepares for a matchup at Memphis.

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By the Numbers

•Michael Hawkins Jr. threw two touchdown passes and recorded two rushing scores.
•West Virginia rushed for a total of 313 yards during the game.
•The Mountaineers held a 28-0 lead by halftime.
•John Betts III scored the lone touchdown for UT Martin on a fumble return.
•West Virginia faces No. 25 Virginia in Charlotte next Saturday.

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8:18 PMYahoo Sports — Hawkins accounts for 4 TDs in West Virginia's 52-7 win over UT Martin

What they're saying

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Michael Hawkins Jr. threw two touchdown passes and ran for two more scores to lead West Virginia to a 52-7 victory over UT Martin on Saturday. The Mountaineers are 2-0 for the first time since 2018 and remain unbeaten all-time against teams from the Championship Subdivision. A week ago, West Virginia looked listless on both sides of the ball after halftime of a 31-24 win over Coastal Carolina.
— Yahoo Sportsby JOHN RABY

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