Scott Richey’s OVC Football Picks
Last Week’s Record: 5-0
Overall Record: 54-11
Eastern Illinois 35
Samford 21
-The Panthers almost assure an at-large bid into the FCS playoffs with a big win over Samford. The Bulldogs rely on quarterback Jefferson Adcock for their offensive production-he runs one in-but the rest of the team can’t get it done.
Eastern Kentucky 30
Tennessee Tech 17
-Even with the OVC championship clinched, the Colonels don’t let up. Tennessee Tech has no answer for the Eastern Kentucky offense. Quarterback Allan Holland picks apart a weak Golden Eagles secondary.
Jacksonville State 42
Southeast Missouri 14
-The Gamecocks explode on offense after a tough loss to Eastern Illinois last week. JSU quarterback Cedric Johnson throws for two touchdowns and runs for two more to hand Southeast Missouri its eighth straight loss.
Tennessee-Martin 33
Tennessee State 28
-The offense keeps coming for Tennessee-Martin. Cade Thompson gets the start for the Skyhawks and throws for three touchdowns. Despite a good performance by running back Javarris Williams, the Tigers won’t find the end zone enough for a victory.
Austin Peay 28
Murray State 21
-Murray State will get another 300-yard, multi-touchdown performance from quarterback Jeff Erhardt, but for the third straight game it won’t be enough. Austin Peay will ride running back Chris Fletcher to victory.