Matt Daniels’ OVC Football Picks

Last week’s record: 4-2

Overall season record: 29-10

Eastern Illinois 24

Eastern Kentucky 10

-Talk of the Panthers dominating defense finally shows up. Talk of the Panthers dominating defense finally shows up. EIU forces four turnovers in front of large Family Weekend crowd.

Tennessee Tech 34

Austin Peay 21

-Austin Peay’s early-season success hits a road bump. It’s called Tech’s offenes, which earns fifth straight win in easy fashion.

Jacksonville State 28

Tennessee-Martin 17

-Last year, the Skyhawks surprised JSU with a win en route to the league title. This year, no such surprises for Gamecocks, who might have the best defense in the OVC.