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.