Nora Maberry’s OVC Football Picks
Last Week’s Record: 5-0
Overall Record: 48-17
Murray State 31
Austin Peay 12
-Racers end season on a high note as quarterback Jeff Erhardt finally throws for more than 300 yards in a Murray State win.
Eastern Kentucky 29
Tennessee Tech 23
-Despite clinching OVC title last week, there is no let down from the Colonels. The Golden Eagles are unable to contain EKU’s offense.
Tennesse-Martin 23
Tennessee State 14
-UTM Quarterback Cade Thompson has yet another outstanding offensive performance this week against the Tigers. TSU’s defense scores once, but the Tigers’ offense can’t find any momentum.
Jacksonville State 43
Southeast Missouri 12
-SEMO coach Tony Samuel suffers through his eighth straight loss this season as Jacksonville State comes out ready to play following its loss to Eastern Illinois last week.
Eastern Illinois 37
Samford 15
-The Panthers all but solidify an at-large playoff bid with big win over Samford. Running back Ademola Adeniji has no trouble adding to his 1,000-yard rushing season against the Bulldogs’ defense.