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UT Martin emerges as the preseason favorite in the Ohio Valley Conference, earning six first‑place votes and 47 points as head coach Jason Simpson prepares for his 21st season.
The University of Tennessee at Martin leads the 2026 Ohio Valley Conference preseason poll, receiving six of eight first‑place votes and 47 points, while the season opener is slated for August 27.
At the 2026 OVC Football Media Day in Nashville, the University of Tennessee at Martin was selected to finish first in the league’s predicted order, highlighted by a strong returning roster and historic championship pedigree.
The Ohio Valley Conference revealed the participants for its 2026 Football Media Day, scheduled for July 17 at the BNA Hilton Airport Terminal. The event marks the conference’s return to its own identity for football and will feature a live ESPN+ show, digital content from each school, and a spotlight on dozens of student‑athletes.
The Ohio Valley Conference will hold its annual Media Day on July 17 in Nashville, featuring a live ESPN+ broadcast, interviews, and a luncheon where all eight head coaches will speak.
West Virginia will open its 2026 schedule against UT Martin, a program riding a recent surge of conference titles but facing a reshaped roster and an unsettled quarterback race.