Last week’s record: 4-0

Overall season record: 44-16

Tennessee State 30

Samford 14

-The Bulldogs will be unable to beat the Tigers, who are looking to make a strong finish this season. The Tigers offense outplay the Bulldogs defense this week.

Eastern 28

Jacksonville State 24

-The Panthers travel to defeat JSU in a close, must-win game. Eastern’s offense will be the key factor against the Gamecocks top-ranked OVC defense.

Eastern Kentucky 34

Austin Peay 13

-The Colonels will have little trouble disposing of the Governors as they live up to their OVC offensive average of 33.6 points a game.

Missouri State 24

SEMO 13

-The Bears will be too much for the Redhawks, who have shown little signs that they will get another victory this season.

Tennessee-Martin 24

Murray State 17

-A close game until the third quarter when Murray’s defense finally gives in to UT-Martin’s offense.