Scott Richey’s OVC Football Picks

Last week’s record: 5-1

Overall season record: 28-5

Tennessee Tech 42

Tennessee Martin 35

-Not much defense in this game as the Golden Eagles prevail to keep the Skyhawks winless on the season.

Tennessee State 24

Florida A&M 14

-Both teams have losses to Southern University this season, but the Tigers’ offense puts them over the top against the Rattlers.

Samford 30

E. Kentucky 27

-The game will go down to the wire, but the Bulldogs win behind offensive production of quarterback Jefferson Adcock and running back Chris Evans.

Jacksonville St. 42

Murray St. 20

-Behind the arm and legs of quarterback Cedric Johnson, Jacksonville State wins its first conference game of the season.

E. Illinois 24

Southeast Missouri 17

-With Bodie Reeder at the helm and more running backs than they know what to do with, the Panthers knock off the Redhawks in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Austin Peay 30

Gardner-Webb 17

-The Governors continue their hot streak as their offense gets back on track to beat the Runnin’ Bulldogs after a less than spectacular outing in their victory against UT-Martin.