Week 9 (11/3/2009)
1. Richmond Spiders
2. Montana Grizzlies
3. Southern Illinois Salukis
4. Villanova Wildcats
5. William & Mary Tribe
6. Elon Phoenix
7. Appalachian State Mountaineers
8. South Dakota State Jackrabbits
9. New Hampshire Wildcats
10. South Carolina State Bulldogs
11. McNeese State Cowboys
12. Northern Iowa Panthers
13. Eastern Illinois Panthers
14. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
15. Eastern Washington Eagles
16. Jacksonville State Gamecocks
17. Central Arkansas Bears
18. Liberty Flames
19. Weber State Wildcats
20. Holy Cross Crusaders
21. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
22. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens
23. Florida A&M Rattlers
24. Central Connecticut State Blue Devils
25. Colgate Raiders
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Playoff Predictions: 11/2
Rob Weiss, FCS Update
Things are really confused this week. What on earth happened in the SLC?
Autobids:
Big Sky: Montana – This seems obvious to me CAA: Richmond – Two tough games left, but they are in control MEAC: South Carolina State – Not sure anyone in the MEAC can touch them this year MVFC: South Dakota State – Home field this weekend to decide the conference OVC: Eastern Illinois – I didn’t think they were in the Top 2 in the OVC, but it’s theirs to win Patriot: Holy Cross – A couple teams in the mix, but I like HC SoCon: Appalachian State – The Mountaineers look like the championship teams again Southland: Stephen F. Austin – This could be debated, but I feel like they are still in control
At-large bids:
New Hampshire(2nd CAA), Villanova(3rd CAA), William and Mary(4th CAA), Delaware (5th CAA)Elon(2nd SoCon), Southern Illinois(2nd MVFC), Northern Iowa (3rd MVFC), McNeese State(2nd Southland),
Last Four In:
Elon, McNeese State, Northern Iowa, Delaware
Last Four out:
Massachusetts, Weber State, Northern Arizona, Eastern Washington
Bracket:
South Carolina State @ (1)Richmond
William and Mary @ Appalachian State
Holy Cross @ Delaware
McNeese State @ (4)South Dakota State
New Hampshire @Northern Iowa
Stephen F Austin @ (2)Montana
Eastern Illinois @ Southern Illinois
Elon @ (3)Villanova
Top 25 Summary
FCS Update, Rob Weiss
What a crazy weekend around the FCS world?! I thought that we would see a lot of bubble teams fighting to keep their seasonalive, but instead we saw a lot of them losing to inferior teams.
1. Richmond Spiders at Towson Tigers
My Prediction: Richmond Spiders 49 Towson Tigers 7
Reality: Richmond Spiders 42 Towson Tigers 14
Richmond looks likely to lock up the #1 Seed, but they still have to go through Villanova and William and Mary.
2. Montana Grizzlies vs. 16. Weber State Wildcats
My Prediction: Montana Grizzlies 45 Weber State Wildcats 35
Reality: Montana Grizzlies 31 Weber State Wildcats 10
Much lower scoring and lopsided than I expected. Griz D had a big day and Montana continues their undefeated romp through the Big Sky.
3. Southern Illinois Salukis at Indiana State Sycamores
My Prediction: Southern Illinois Salukis 49 Indiana State Sycamores 10
Reality: Southern Illinois Salukis 33 Indiana State Sycamores 0
The Salukis take care of business. They head to South Dakota State on Saturday. Should be epic.
4. Villanova Wildcats
Bye Week
5. William & Mary Tribe at Rhode Island Rams
My Prediction: William & Mary Tribe 38 Rhode Island Rams 3
Reality: William & Mary Tribe 39 Rhode Island Rams 14
Business as planned for the Tribe. Still in control of their playoff destiny. Season ending match-up with Richmond should be huge.
6. Elon Phoenix at Wofford Terriers
My Prediction: Elon Phoenix 45 Wofford Terriers 17
Reality: Elon Phoenix 34 Wofford Terriers 6
Elon continues to win setting up a great game with App St in 2 weeks.
7. South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Youngstown State Penguins
My Prediction: South Dakota State Jackrabbits 27 Youngstown State Penguins 21
Reality: South Dakota State Jackrabbits 17 Youngstown State Penguins 3
Jacks have a slow day, but keep focused on the task at hand. Now they can look to SIU.
8. New Hampshire Wildcats vs. Northeastern Huskies
My prediction: New Hampshire Wildcats 35 Northeastern Huskies 7
Reality: New Hampshire Wildcats 48 Northeastern Huskies 21
Not much more intersting than predicted.
9. Appalachian State Mountaineers at Furman Paladins
My Prediction: Appalachian State Mountaineers 49 Furman Paladins 24
Reality: Appalachian State Mountaineers 52 Furman Paladins 27
Nailed the spread. App State is playing high quality football and Furman continues to struggle.
10. Stephen F Austin Lumberjacks at Texas State Bobcats
My Prediction: Stephen F Austin Lumberjacks 45 Texas State Bobcats 27
Reality: Texas State Bobcats 28 Stephen F Austin Lumberjacks 7
The Bobcats shut down the SFA offense and throw the SLC race into chaos.
11. Northern Iowa Panthers
Bye Week
12. South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. Delaware State Hornets
My Prediction: South Carolina State Bulldogs 35 Delaware State Hornets 10
Reality: South Carolina State Bulldogs 52 Delaware State Hornets 10
We’re getting to the point where we know the Bulldogs are the best in the MEAC. The question now is how high should they be ranked? We won’t find any answers until Thanksgiving weekend.
13. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens vs. James Madison Dukes
My Prediction: James Madison Dukes 31 Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens 28
Reality: James Madison Dukes 20 Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens 8
James Madison finally makes me look good. Delaware is skating on thin ice.
14. Central Arkansas Bears at Southeast Louisiana Lions
My Prediction: Central Arkansas Bears 35 Southeast Louisiana Lions 14
Reality: Southeast Louisiana Lions 25 Central Arkansas Bears 21
Another game that turns the SLC upside down. Not that UCA could take the autobid, but they seemed to be a player again.
15. McNeese State Cowboys at Nicholls State Colonels
My Prediction: McNeese State Cowboys 27 Nicholls State Colonels 7
Reality: McNeese State Cowboys 38 Nicholls State Colonels 17
McNeese is the only favorite to win their game in the SLC.
16. Weber State Wildcats at 2. Montana Grizzlies
See No. 2 Montana Grizzlies
17. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Sacramento State Hornets
My Prediction: Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 28 Sacramento State Hornets 10
Reality: Sacramento State Hornets 27 Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 24
The Lumberjacks fell apart in the second half and opened the door for the Hornets to effectively end their playoff hopes.
18. Cal Poly Mustangs at North Dakota Fighting Sioux
My Prediction: Cal Poly Mustangs 27 North Dakota Fighting Sioux 14
Reality: North Dakota Fighting Sioux 31 Cal Poly Mustangs 17
What on earth? I haven’t been very high on Cal Poly all season. They were always higher in the poll than I had them. But even I had no idea they would lose to a team that just lost at home to a NAIA school 2 weeks ago.
19. Massachusetts Minutemen at Maine Black Bears
My Prediction: Massachusetts Minutemen 14 Maine Black Bears 13
Reality: Maine Black Bears 19 Massachusetts Minutemen 9
After getting off to a great start to the 2009 season, the middle teams in the CAA are throwing away their playoff chances.
20. Eastern Illinois Panthers at Murray State Racers
My Prediction: Eastern Illinois Panthers 24 Murray State Racers 7
Reality: Eastern Illinois Panthers 16 Murray State Racers 10
EIU keeps the OVC autobid in their corner.
21. Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Austin Peay Governors
My Prediction: Jacksonville State Gamecocks 35 Austin Peay Governors 10
Reality: Jacksonville State Gamecocks 28 Austin Peay Governors 10
About as predicted. Neither team has anything to play for.
22. Eastern Washington Eagles vs. Portland State Vikings
My Preditction: Eastern Washington Eagles 42 Portland State Vikings 24
Reality: Eastern Washington Eagles 47 Portland State Vikings 10
Blowout win for the Eagles as expected. EWU looks like the front runner for a 2nd bid from the Big Sky.
23. Holy Cross Crusaders at Fordham Rams
My Prediction: Holy Cross Crusaders 42 Fordham Rams 14
Reality: Holy Cross Crusaders 41 Fordham Rams 27
Holy Cross keeps moving towards the Patriot autobid.
24. Liberty Flames vs. Presbyterian Blue Hose
My Prediction: Liberty Flames 24 Presbyterian Blue Hose 9
Reality: Liberty Flames 55 Presbyterian Blue Hose 19
The Liberty offense goes nuts for 55 points. Still fighting for a playoff bid.
25. Albany Great Danes at Central Connecticut State
My Prediction: Central Connecticut State 35 Albany Great Danes 27
Reality: Central Connecticut State 31 Albany Great Danes 29
CCSU gets the big win, and should be ranked this week.
This week: 17-5
On the season: 58-19
Top 25 Predictions Halloween Edition
FCS Update, Rob Weiss
1. Richmond Spiders at Towson Tigers
Richmond continues their undefeated romp towards the playoffs. CAA gets 4 bids easily, maybe 5 or 6. They should win this game easily, which should lock them into the playoffs with 8 D-I wins.
Richmond Spiders 49 Towson Tigers 7
2. Montana Grizzlies vs. 16. Weber State Wildcats
Big Sky game of the week. If the Griz get through this one, they should win the Big Sky autobid. With 3 losses, Weber really needs to win out to keep their playoff hopes alive. Weber State wins in Missoula are extremely rare.
Montana Grizzlies 45 Weber State Wildcats 35
3. Southern Illinois Salukis at Indiana State Sycamores
Indiana State may have gotten their first win in forever last week, but that won’t change anything tomorrow.
Southern Illinois Salukis 49 Indiana State Sycamores 10
4. Villanova Wildcats
Bye Week
5. William & Mary Tribe at Rhode Island Rams
The Tribe sits in a good spot with just a few weeks left in the season. Only loss on the road to 4. Villanova. Rhode Island’s struggles continue.
William & Mary Tribe 38 Rhode Island Rams 3
6. Elon Phoenix at Wofford Terriers
Rough year for Wofford. This game could get ugly.
Elon Phoenix 45 Wofford Terriers 17
7. South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Youngstown State Penguins
The Jacks are riding high. Undefeated in MVFC play. Something tells me I should think about the upset, but I’ve seen a few SDSU games and can’t pull the trigger.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits 27 Youngstown State Penguins 21
8. New Hampshire Wildcats vs. Northeastern Huskies
Another snoozer in the CAA. So many big games in the CAA that we tend to forget the bottom dwellers. UNH continues to roll.
New Hampshire Wildcats 35 Northeastern Huskies 7
9. Appalachian State Mountaineers at Furman Paladins
Big game in the SoCon. App State looks to stay perfect in the league, while Furman hope to stay in playoff contention. This game could be like the time the guy fell off the horse.
Appalachian State Mountaineers 49 Furman Paladins 24
10. Stephen F Austin Lumberjacks at Texas State Bobcats
Game of the Week in the Southland. SFA looks to knock another contender down while TxSU looks for their piece of the pie. The Jacks are almost there.
Stephen F Austin Lumberjacks 45 Texas State Bobcats 27
11. Northern Iowa Panthers
Bye Week
12. South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. Delaware State Hornets
The Bulldogs continue their run to repeat as MEAC champs. The Hornets don’t slow them down.
South Carolina State Bulldogs 35 Delaware State Hornets 10
13. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens vs. James Madison Dukes
Based on names alone, you would normally think this would be a good game. Unfortunately JMU has gone winless in the CAA to this point. This is a game that Delaware needs to watch themselves in. JMU has burned me on a few picks, but I still feel like they have something left.
James Madison Dukes 31 Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens 28
14. Central Arkansas Bears at Southeast Louisiana Lions
The Bears continue to be a program to deal with in the SLC.
Central Arkansas Bears 35 Southeast Louisiana Lions 14
15. McNeese State Cowboys at Nicholls State Colonels
Another rough year for the Colonels. Cowboys should have a nice trip home.
McNeese State Cowboys 27 Nicholls State Colonels 7
16. Weber State Wildcats at 2. Montana Grizzlies
See No. 2 Montana Grizzlies
17. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Sacramento State Hornets
The Lumberjacks are looking for an at-large bid to the FCS playoffs. One game at a time, Jacks. NAU wins easy as long as they are focused.
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 28 Sacramento State Hornets 10
18. Cal Poly Mustangs at North Dakota Fighting Sioux
Cal Poly needs to win out to make the playoffs. They get the win this weekend.
Cal Poly Mustangs 27 North Dakota Fighting Sioux 14
19. Massachusetts Minutemen at Maine Black Bears
UMass needs the win to continue their playoff hopes. It’s a tossup in my mind.
Massachusetts Minutemen 14 Maine Black Bears 13
20. Eastern Illinois Panthers at Murray State Racers
Eastern Illinois is in the drivers seat to be the OVC playoff rep. They shouldn’t stumble this week.
Eastern Illinois Panthers 24 Murray State Racers 7
21. Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Austin Peay Governors
I have to admit that I didn’t see JSU losing to Eastern Illinois last week. They should have no problem getting back on track.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks 35 Austin Peay Governors 10
22. Eastern Washington Eagles vs. Portland State Vikings
Fresh off their redemption by the NCAA, EWU is now officially in the playoff hunt. Realistically, they need to win out, especially with NAU and Weber St ahead of them in the polls. Shouldn’t be a problem this week.
Eastern Washington Eagles 42 Portland State Vikings 24
23. Holy Cross Crusaders at Fordham Rams
Holy Cross continues their conquest to the 2009 Playoffs.
Holy Cross Crusaders 42 Fordham Rams 14
24. Liberty Flames vs. Presbyterian Blue Hose
Liberty isn’t really in the playoff discussion this year. Playing for pride and to get on a roll as the Big South autobid starts in 2010.
Liberty Flames 24 Presbyterian Blue Hose 9
25. Albany Great Danes at Central Connecticut State
The Battle For Who Should Be In The Bottom of the Poll. Is their a trophy for this game?
Central Connecticut State 35 Albany Great Danes 27
Playoff predictions: 10/24 weekend
Rob Weiss, FCS Update
Just a few changes this week. also added a last four out section. A few bubble teams in and a few out. The 3 loss teams could move in and out these last few weeks.
Autobids:
Big Sky: Montana CAA: Richmond MEAC: South Carolina State MVFC: South Dakota State OVC: Eastern Illinois Patriot: Holy Cross SoCon: Elon Southland: Stephen F. Austin
At-large bids:
New Hampshire(2nd CAA), Villanova(3rd CAA), William and Mary(4th CAA), Delaware (5th CAA), Appalachian State(2nd SoCon), Southern Illinois(2nd MVFC), McNeese State(2nd Southland), Northern Arizona (2nd Big Sky)
Last Four out:
Northern Iowa, Weber State, Cal Poly, Eastern Washington
Bracket:
South Carolina State @ (1)Richmond
William and Mary @ Appalachian State
Holy Cross @ Delaware
Northern Arizona @ (4)South Dakota State
New Hampshire @ McNeese State
Stephen F austin @ (2)Montana
Eastern Illinois @ Southern Illinois
Elon @ (3)Villanova
Top 25 Summary 10/24
Rob Weiss, FCS Update
1. Richmond Spiders vs. 12. Massachusetts Minutemen
My Prediction: Richmond Spiders 27 Massachusetts Minutemen 21
Reality: Richmond Spiders 34 Massachusetts Minutemen 12
Richmond shows up ready to play and starts putting the Minutemen to bed. Another UMass loss will seal their playoff fate. Richmond still has to face William and Mary and Villanova before claiming the #1 seed.
2. Montana Grizzlies at Sacramento State Hornets
My Prediction: Montana Grizzlies 38 Sacramento State Hornets 10
Reality: Montana Grizzlies 45 Sacramento State Hornets 30
Montana offense puts up big numbers, but the defense allowed more than I expected. Montana stays undefeated heading into a big Halloween match-up with Weber State.
3. Southern Illinois Salukis vs. Youngstown State Penguins
My Prediction: Southern Illinois Salukis 31 Youngstown State Penguins 20
Reality: Southern Illinois Salukis 27 Youngstown State Penguins 8
Salukis stay undefeated in MVFC play, but lose their starting QB for the season.
4. VillanovaWildcats vs. Rhode Island Rams
My Prediction: Villanova Wildcats 35 Rhode Island Rams 3
Reality: Villanova Wildcats 36 Rhode Island Rams 7
A good prediction score wise. Not sure anyone thought the Rams would compete. Wildcats are almost locked into a playoff spot.
5. Northern Iowa Panthers at 11. South Dakota State Jackrabbits
My Prediction: Northern Iowa Panthers 34 South Dakota State Jackrabbits 24
Reality: South Dakota State Jackrabbits 24 Northern Iowa Panthers 14
Panther offense is shut down, and the Jackrabbits get their biggest win to date. Barring a meltdown we should see the Jacks in the playoffs. UNI is now looking for a lot of help.
6. William & Mary Tribe vs. James Madison Dukes
My Prediction: William & Mary Tribe 28 James Madison Dukes 10
Reality: William & Mary Tribe 24 James Madison Dukes 3
Rough year for the Dukes. Reminds me of their 2005 season coming off of their championship. Tribe looks like they are ready for a playoff run after being left out last year.
7. Elon Phoenix at Chattanooga Mocs
My Prediction: Elon Phoenix 35 Chattanooga Mocs 14
Reality: Elon Phoenix 45 Chattanooga Mocs 10
Elon continues the march towards it’s first FCS playoff bid. Barring a meltdown, their game with App st should decide the SoCon.
8. New Hampshire Wildcats at Hofsta Pride
My Prediction: New Hampshire Wildcats 38 Hofsta Pride 7
Reality: New Hampshire Wildcats 18 Hofsta Pride 10
New Hampshire gets a little scare from Hofstra. UNH looks like they will continue their playoff streak.
9. Appalachian State Mountaineers vs. Georgia Southern Eagles
Prediction: Appalachian State Mountaineers 38 Georgia Southern Eagles 24
Reality: Appalachian State Mountaineers 52 Georgia Southern Eagles 16
A little more lopsided than I expected. Rough year for GSU. App St-Elon for SoCon title.
10. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs. Sam Houston State Bearkats
My Prediction: Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 45 Sam Houston State Bearkats 21
Reality: Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 42 Sam Houston State Bearkats 3
Wow. Not exactly what I predicted. SFA is looking like they are playoff bound.
11. South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs. 5. Northern Iowa Panthers
See 5. Northern Iowa Panthers
12. Massachusetts Minutemen at 1. Richmond Spiders
See 1. Richmond Spiders
13. Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Eastern Illinois Panthers
My Prediction: Jacksonville State Gamecocks 31 Eastern Illinois Panthers 14
Reality: Eastern Illinois Panthers 28 Jacksonville State Gamecocks 20
Eastern Illinois takes a big step towards the OVC autobid.
14. South Carolina State Bulldogs at Hampton Pirates
My Prediction: South Carolina State Bulldogs 35 Hampton Pirates 21
Reality: South Carolina State Bulldogs 21 Hampton Pirates 9
The Bulldogs win a lower scoring game than I expected. SCSU is undefeated in FCS play and may have an outside shot at a seed.
15. McNeese State Cowboys vs Southeast Louisiana Lions
My Prediction: McNeese State Cowboys 24 Southeast Louisiana Lions 10
Reality: McNeese State Cowboys 36 Southeast Louisiana Lions 35
A 4th quarter comeback keeps the Cowboys playoff plans on track.
16. Central Arkansas Bears vs. Nicholls State Colonels
My Prediction: Central Arkansas Bears 38 Nicholls State Colonels 7
Reality: Central Arkansas Bears 42 Nicholls State Colonels 13
About as predicted. The Bears look like they will be a power to be reckoned with once they are playoff eligible.
17. Weber State Wildcats at Northern Colorado Bears
My Prediction: Weber State Wildcats 35 Northern Colorado Bears 7
Reality: Weber State Wildcats 28 Northern Colorado Bears 20
A Win is a win, but those of you who predicted a much better game out of Northern Colorado were right on. I knew UNC was improved, but didn’t think they’d make a game of it.
18. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens BYE
19. Cal Poly Mustangs vs. Dixie State (D-II)
My Prediction: Cal Poly Mustangs 28 Dixie State 7
Reality: Cal Poly Mustangs 44 Dixie State 14
Cal Poly picks up the D-II win. The Mustangs need to win out and get a lot of help in order to make the playoffs.
20. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs Idaho State Bengals
My Prediction: Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 45 Idaho State Bengals 10
Reality: Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 40 Idaho State Bengals 12
Another game where I was almost right on. Northern Arizona’s playoff hopes look better and better each week, although they do face a tough 3 game stretch at the end of the season. They go to Ole Miss, then to Weber State, and then finish with Eastern Washington at home.
21. Colgate Raiders at Holy Cross Crusaders
My Prediction: Holy Cross Crusaders 35 Colgate Raiders 17
Reality: Holy Cross Crusaders 42 Colgate Raiders 28
Holy Cross establishes themselves as the leader for the Patriot autobid.
22. Furman Paladins at The Citadel Bulldogs
My Prediction: Furman Paladins 24 The Citadel Bulldogs 17
Reality: The Citadel Bulldogs 38 Furman Paladins 28
Furman is on the edge of elimination. It’s not looking good for the Paladins. Big win for the Bulldogs.
23. Eastern Washington Eagles vs. Montana State Bobcats
My Prediction: Eastern Washington Eagles 38 Montana State Bobcats 21
Reality: Eastern Washington Eagles 35 Montana State Bobcats 24
About as close as you can get on the predictions. Keeps EWU’s playoff hopes alive (if they can win their appeal with the NCAA). MSU looks to play spoiler to Montana and NAU.
24. Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Austin Peay Governors
My Prediction: Eastern Kentucky Colonels 35 Austin Peay Governors 7
Reality: Austin Peay Governors 24 Eastern Kentucky Colonels 20
Austin Peay pulls the upset and may have knocked EKU out of the playoffs.
25. Liberty Flames at Charleston Southern Buccaneers
My Prediction: Liberty Flames 28 Charleston Southern Buccaneers 10
Reality: Liberty Flames 20 Charleston Southern Buccaneers 13
My record this week: 18-4
On the season: 41-14
CS: FCS Top 25 Football Poll Week 8 (10/26/09)
Ok, we went to the earlier release of the poll and it seemed to work pretty good. The calculation system is working very smoothly. It was another great weekend of football! Enjoy
Week 8 (10/26/2009)
1. Richmond Spiders
2. Montana Grizzlies
3. Southern Illinois Salukis
4. Villanova Wildcats
5. William & Mary Tribe
6. Elon Phoenix
7. South Dakota State Jackrabbits
8. New Hampshire Wildcats
9. Appalachian State Mountaineers
10. Stephen F Austin Lumberjacks
11. Northern Iowa Panthers
12. South Carolina State Bulldogs
13. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens
14. Central Arkansas Bears
15. McNeese State Cowboys
16. Weber State Wildcats
17. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
18. Cal Poly Mustangs
19. Massachusetts Minutemen
20. Eastern Illinois Panthers
21. Jacksonville State Gamecocks
22. Eastern Washington Eagles
23. Holy Cross Crusaders
24. Liberty Flames
25. Albany Great Danes
Top 25 Predictions for 10/24
Rob Weiss, FCS Update
1. Richmond Spiders vs. 12. Massachusetts Minutemen
Richmond has played quite a few close games this season. This should be another one. Massachusetts is looking for a big win to guarantee a playoff spot. Close, but no cigar.
Richmond Spiders 27 Massachusetts Minutemen 21
2. Montana Grizzlies at Sacramento State Hornets
Montana is still undefeated on the season. No reason this should change on Saturday unless The Griz are too busy thinking about their Halloween match-up with Weber State.
Montana Grizzlies 38 Sacramento State Hornets 10
3. Southern Illinois Salukis vs. Youngstown State Penguins
Southern Illinois is riding high from last weeks’ win over UNI. The MVFC is theirs for the taking. SIU stays focused and wins without much of a scare.
Southern Illinois Salukis 31 Youngstown State Penguins 20
4. VillanovaWildcats vs. Rhode Island Rams
Villanova posted a shutout on James Madison last week. I could see a second shutout in a row this weekend.
VillanovaWildcats 35 Rhode Island Rams 3
5. Northern Iowa Panthers at 11. South Dakota State Jackrabbits
The Panthers are reeling after last weeks loss to Southern Illinois. If the Panthers play like they did last week they will lose. I think they right the ship.
Northern Iowa Panthers 34 South Dakota State Jackrabbits 24
6. William & Mary Tribe vs. James Madison Dukes
The Tribe looks to keep the season going in the right direction. The Dukes are looking for anything at this point. The season outlooked changed for James Madison very quickly. William and Mary is too much for the Dukes to handle.
William & Mary Tribe 28 James Madison Dukes 10
7. Elon Phoenix at Chattanooga Mocs
Elon heads to Chatty coming off of a bye week. The Mocs are much better than expected in 2009. We’ll see how improved Chattanooga is this week.
Elon Phoenix 35 Chattanooga Mocs 14
8. New Hampshire Wildcats at Hofsta Pride
New Hampshire suffered its first loss last week. Won’t be two in a row.
New Hampshire Wildcats 38 Hofsta Pride 7
9. Appalachian State Mountaineers vs. Georgia Southern Eagles
Who knows what to expect in this rivalry?
Appalachian State Mountaineers 38 Georgia Southern Eagles 24
10. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs. Sam Houston State Bearkats
Lumberjacks are coming off of a huge win at Central Arkansas. They keep their SLC streak going in this one.
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 45 Sam Houston State Bearkats 21
11. South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs. 5. Northern Iowa Panthers
See 5. Northern Iowa Panthers
12. Massachusetts Minutemen at 1. Richmond Spiders
See 1. Richmond Spiders
13. Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Eastern Illinois Panthers
The Gamecocks aim to prove they are the best OVC team in 2009. I think they do. Unfortunately they are ineligible for the playoffs.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks 31 Eastern Illinois Panthers 14
14. South Carolina State Bulldogs at Hampton Pirates
Current MEAC leader takes on the historical MEAC leader. Should make for a decent game.
South Carolina State Bulldogs 35 Hampton Pirates 21
15. McNeese State Cowboys vs Southeast Louisiana Lions
McNeese looks to improve their resume on the way to a playoff birth.
McNeese State Cowboys 24 Southeast Louisiana Lions 10
16. Central Arkansas Bears vs. Nicholls State Colonels
Nicholls State is having a rough year. It only gets worse as Central Arkansas gets back in a groove after their close loss to SFA.
Central Arkansas Bears 38 Nicholls State Colonels 7
17. Weber State Wildcats at Northern Colorado Bears
The Bears will be lucky to keep it within 3 scores.
Weber State Wildcats 35 Northern Colorado Bears 7
18. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens BYE
19. Cal Poly Mustangs vs. Dixie State (D-II)
Cal Poly Mustangs 28 Dixie State 7
20. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs Idaho State Bengals
NAU is fighting for a playoff spot. Could get ugly.
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 45 Idaho State Bengals 10
21. Colgate Raiders at Holy Cross Crusaders
Patriot playoff bid on the line. Colgate is exposed.
Holy Cross Crusaders 35 Colgate Raiders 17
22. Furman Paladins at The Citadel Bulldogs
Furman needs a win to stay in the playoff hunt.
Furman Paladins 24 The Citadel Bulldogs 17
23. Eastern Washington Eagles vs. Montana State Bobcats
Should be a battle for 2nd place in the Big Sky. This game is part of the battle.
Eastern Washington Eagles 38 Montana State Bobcats 21
24. Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Austin Peay Governors
The Colonels keep fighting for the OVC autobid.
Eastern Kentucky Colonels 35 Austin Peay Governors 7
25. Liberty Flames at Charleston Southern Buccaneers
Liberty Flames 28 Charleston Southern Buccaneers10
Playoff Predictions 10/21
Rob Weiss, FCS Update
Quite a few upsets this last weekend.
Autobids:
Big Sky: Montana CAA: Richmond MEAC: South Carolina State MVFC: Southern Illinois OVC: Eastern Kentucky Patriot: Holy Cross SoCon: Elon Southland: Stephen F. Austin
At-large bids:
New Hampshire(2nd CAA), Villanova(3rd CAA), William and Mary(4th CAA), Appalachian State(2nd SoCon), Northern Iowa(2nd MVFC), South Dakota State(3rd MVFC), McNeese State(2nd Southland), Northern Arizona (2nd Big Sky)
Bracket:
South Carolina State @ (1)Richmond
Eastern Kentucky@ Appalachian State
Northern Arizona @ Northern Iowa
Holy Cross @ (4)Southern Illinois
Stephen F. Austin @ (2)Montana
New Hampshire @ McNeese State
William and Mary @ South Dakota State
Elon @ (3)Villanova
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