Matt Daniels’ OVC Football Picks
Last week’s record: 3-1
Overall season record: 42-14
Austin Peay 34
Southeast Missouri 24
-Governors stay in contention for league title with win. Success for Peay’s first-year head coach Rick Christophel is unlikely, but real.
Jacksonville State 37
Samford 28
-Jefferson Adcock has another big passing day, but JSU’s defense holds Samford’s QB in check to set up Nov. 10 showdown with Eastern Illinois.
Auburn 59
Tennessee Tech 10
-Only reason Auburn doesn’t score 60-plus is because Tommy Tuberville shows some mercy against defenseless Golden Eagles.
Tennessee State 31
Murray State 27
-Murray’s making steady progress. But the Racers can’t contain Calvin McNairl’s running ability in close defeat.