The team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) as a member of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC).

The team plays its home games at the 7,500 seat Graham Stadium.

The previous names of the athletic team were the Junior Volunteers and the Pacers.

UT Martin has won seven conference championships, four outright and three shared.

[3] † denotes co-championship The Skyhawks have appeared in the FCS playoffs three times with an overall record of 2–3.