Matt Daniels’ OVC Football Picks
Murray State 31
Southeast Missouri 20
-Racers offense comes alive in game of last-place teams. Murray has a bright future, and Jeff Ehrhardt’s play at quarterback gives Matt Griffin his first OVC win while at Murray.
Eastern Illinois 38
Tennessee-Martin 30
-A stark contrast from last year’s 15-9 UTM win. The offenses are on display with each offense totaling more than 400 yards.
Austin Peay 24
Samford 21
-The quarterback play for Austin Peay has been suspect, but Samford’s losing streak continues. Running back Chris Fletcher carries Peay to the win.
Tennessee State 27
Eastern Kentucky 24
-Biggest win for TSU head coach James Webster in his three years there. Colonels can’t stop Antonio Heffner, TSU’s multi-threat QB.
Jacksonville State 35
Tennessee Tech 10
-JSU hitting stride in conference play, with offense and defense both contributing. Tech’s offense is nowhere near what it was like early in the year because of injuries at quarterback.