Matt Daniels’ OVC Football Picks

Last week’s record: 3-1

Overall season record: 42-14

Austin Peay 34

Southeast Missouri 24

-Governors stay in contention for league title with win. Success for Peay’s first-year head coach Rick Christophel is unlikely, but real.

Jacksonville State 37

Samford 28

-Jefferson Adcock has another big passing day, but JSU’s defense holds Samford’s QB in check to set up Nov. 10 showdown with Eastern Illinois.

Auburn 59

Tennessee Tech 10

-Only reason Auburn doesn’t score 60-plus is because Tommy Tuberville shows some mercy against defenseless Golden Eagles.

Tennessee State 31

Murray State 27

-Murray’s making steady progress. But the Racers can’t contain Calvin McNairl’s running ability in close defeat.