Post by aggierattler on Oct 22, 2014 22:52:17 GMT -5
From The Sports Network: www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/writers/infcshuddle/archive/haley_10_22_2014.htm
NOTE: Posting MEAC/SWAC/TnSU items only. Please go to the link for the entire FCS line-up.
WEEK 9 PREDICTIONS
Last Week's Record: 38-15 (.717)
This Season's Record: 414-106 (.796)
X-Predicted Winner
Saturday, Oct. 25
Top 25
No. 14 Bethune-Cookman (6-1, 3-0 MEAC) at X-South Carolina State (4-3, 2-1), 1:30 p.m. Since 2008, the MEAC title has been won by either Bethune or SCSU with one exception (2011, Norfolk State). The host Bulldogs, one of six one- loss teams in the MEAC standings behind Bethune, had a bye last weekend in leading up to this pivotal matchup, and some might say the Wildcats did as well in playing winless Savannah State. Quarterback Quentin Williams sat out the game, with backup Larry Brihm running an efficient offense. With a subpar passing attack, the Bulldogs need running back Jalel Simmons and his offensive linemen to solve Bethune's stout run defense.
Morgan State (4-3) at X-No. 5 Villanova (6-1), 3:30 p.m. This first-ever matchup appeared much easier for 'Nova when it was scheduled in the spring. The Bears' three losses are by a combined seven points. Still, the Wildcats are heavily favored, looking to run the ball with backs Kevin Monangai and Gary Underwood and quarterback John Robertson, who already is a five-time CAA offensive player of the week.
Non-Ranked Conference
The largest crowd of the season will be at Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama, when Alabama A&M and Alabama State meet in the 73rd Magic City Classic. The rivalry game draws around 60,000 fans annually.
Florida A&M (2-5, 2-1 MEAC) at X-North Carolina A&T (6-2, 3-1), 1 p.m.
Savannah State (0-7, 0-4 MEAC) at X-North Carolina Central (3-4, 2-1), 2 p.m.
X-Alcorn State (6-2, 4-1 SWAC) at Prairie View A&M (3-4, 3-3), 2 p.m.
Hampton (1-6, 0-3 MEAC) at X-Delaware State (2-6, 2-2), 2 p.m.
Tennessee State (4-4, 1-3 OVC) at X-Eastern Illinois (2-5, 2-1), 2:30 p.m.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff (1-5, 0-4 SWAC) at X-Texas Southern (5-2, 3-2), 3 p.m.
Alabama A&M (2-5, 1-3 SWAC) vs. X-Alabama State (4-3, 3-2) at Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama, 3:30 p.m.
X-Southern (4-3, 3-1 SWAC) at Jackson State (3-4, 1-3), 7 p.m.
NOTE: Posting MEAC/SWAC/TnSU items only. Please go to the link for the entire FCS line-up.
WEEK 9 PREDICTIONS
Last Week's Record: 38-15 (.717)
This Season's Record: 414-106 (.796)
X-Predicted Winner
Saturday, Oct. 25
Top 25
No. 14 Bethune-Cookman (6-1, 3-0 MEAC) at X-South Carolina State (4-3, 2-1), 1:30 p.m. Since 2008, the MEAC title has been won by either Bethune or SCSU with one exception (2011, Norfolk State). The host Bulldogs, one of six one- loss teams in the MEAC standings behind Bethune, had a bye last weekend in leading up to this pivotal matchup, and some might say the Wildcats did as well in playing winless Savannah State. Quarterback Quentin Williams sat out the game, with backup Larry Brihm running an efficient offense. With a subpar passing attack, the Bulldogs need running back Jalel Simmons and his offensive linemen to solve Bethune's stout run defense.
Morgan State (4-3) at X-No. 5 Villanova (6-1), 3:30 p.m. This first-ever matchup appeared much easier for 'Nova when it was scheduled in the spring. The Bears' three losses are by a combined seven points. Still, the Wildcats are heavily favored, looking to run the ball with backs Kevin Monangai and Gary Underwood and quarterback John Robertson, who already is a five-time CAA offensive player of the week.
Non-Ranked Conference
The largest crowd of the season will be at Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama, when Alabama A&M and Alabama State meet in the 73rd Magic City Classic. The rivalry game draws around 60,000 fans annually.
Florida A&M (2-5, 2-1 MEAC) at X-North Carolina A&T (6-2, 3-1), 1 p.m.
Savannah State (0-7, 0-4 MEAC) at X-North Carolina Central (3-4, 2-1), 2 p.m.
X-Alcorn State (6-2, 4-1 SWAC) at Prairie View A&M (3-4, 3-3), 2 p.m.
Hampton (1-6, 0-3 MEAC) at X-Delaware State (2-6, 2-2), 2 p.m.
Tennessee State (4-4, 1-3 OVC) at X-Eastern Illinois (2-5, 2-1), 2:30 p.m.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff (1-5, 0-4 SWAC) at X-Texas Southern (5-2, 3-2), 3 p.m.
Alabama A&M (2-5, 1-3 SWAC) vs. X-Alabama State (4-3, 3-2) at Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama, 3:30 p.m.
X-Southern (4-3, 3-1 SWAC) at Jackson State (3-4, 1-3), 7 p.m.