Matt Daniels’ OVC Football Picks

Last week’s record: 4-0

Overall season record: 46-14

Tennessee State 32

Samford 21

-Calvin McNairl is making TSU fans forget about injured quarterback Antonio Heffner. Athletic QB has big day, passing for more than 200 yards and rushing for 100-plus in front of national television audience.

Eastern Illinois 17

Jacksonville State 15

-Panthers defense stops electric QB Cedric Johnson and Gamecocks have no offense. Kicker Gavin Hallford kicks five field goals, but it’s not enough for JSU.

Eastern Kentucky 27

Austin Peay 13

-EKU clinches the conference title and a playoff berth with the win. RB Chris Fletcher has another big day, but passing game doesn’t fly for Peay.

Missouri State 44

Southeast Missouri 13

-SEMO fans need to begin countdown for 2008 season. Another loss for Tony Samuel’s team because the offense struggled.

Tennessee-Martin 34

Murray State 28

-Matt Griffin can’t solve his old team’s offense out. UTM’s Donald Chapman has big day, inching closer to conference’s all-time rushing record.