Scott Richey’s OVC Football Picks

Last week’s record: 3-1

Season record: 45-11

Austin Peay 35

Southeast Missouri 10

-SEMO continues to slide, losing its sixth straight Ohio Valley Conference game. The Redhawks have no answer to Austin Peay running back Chris Fletcher’s running performance.

Jacksonville State 27

Samford 21

-Samford quarterback Jefferson Adcock will not match last week’s 472 yard, five touchdown passing performance against Jacksonville State’s defense. The Gamecocks improve to 5-1 in the conference with the victory.

Auburn 55

Tennessee Tech 17

-The Golden Eagles are no match for Auburn. The Tigers’ offense, led by quarterback Brandon Cox and running back Ben Tate, light up TTU in the non-conference matchup.

Tennessee State 42

Murray State 40

-Freshman quarterback Calvin McNairl scrambles his way to two touchdown socre against Murray State. The Racers have a big day from quarterback Jeff Erhardt but fall just short.