Matt Daniels’ OVC Football Picks
Last Week’s Record: 1-2
Overall Season Record: 30-12
Tennessee State 34
Tennessee Tech 20
-Golden Eagles brought back to Earth by thumping TSU delivers them. Score isn’t indicative of how much TSU, led by running back Javarris Williams, dominates porous TTU defense.
Tennessee-Martin 21
Samford 20
-It’s finally time for a win down in Martin, Tenn. Strong defensive effort holds off Samford’s running game for Skyhawks first win of the season.
Eastern Kentucky 41
Southeast Missouri 17
-EKU goes back to ground game and running backs Bobby Washington and Mark Dunn each go for more than 100 yards. SEMO no match for league-leading Colonels, even in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Eastern Illinois 26
Murray State 20
-Panthers offense finally remembers it has Micah Rucker on their team. Senior wide receiver has first 100-yard game since opener in close win.
Jacksonville State 23
Austin Peay 17
-JSU’s Gavin Hallford the difference in this one. OVC-leading kicker with 16 field goals adds three more against surprising Governors squad.