TGIF! It's Week 11. Let's predict some scores.
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There's only two weeks left in the regular season, which means big games are magnified. We're paying close attention to showdowns in the CAA, Big Sky, Big South and OVC. Multiple teams can clinch automatic playoff berths this weekend.
On to our six featured games!
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Game of the Week: UC Davis at Eastern Washington
Chase: Eastern Washington 51, UC Davis 27
Even with Eric Barriere playing quarterback in Cheney, I think EWU is the more complete team here. Better defense, better offensive line, better depth. We all know how gifted UC Davis is on offense, but to be blunt, there's nothing on the schedule to this point that suggests this team is on this top-tier level. I'm all in if the Aggies prove me wrong in this spot, but look at the wins to this point — Idaho, Cal Poly, Montana, Northern Colorado and Northern Arizona, alongside a nice home overtime win over a second-tier Idaho State team and a really bad FBS squad in San Jose State. Eastern Washington is the better team and the more desperate team. I feel strongly about the Eagles here.
Sam: UC Davis 41, Eastern Washington 38
Expect a wildly entertaining game with two of the best offenses in the FCS going at it. Right now, I just see UC Davis as the better team. The Eagles are still playing at a high level without Gage Gubrud, but we're talking about a team some consider the second best in the FCS with UC Davis. I think the Aggies are going to come out hot after a wake-up call during their last road game at Montana.
Brian: UC Davis 35, Eastern Washington 24
I just have a feeling about this UC Davis team, like this is the Aggies' year. A lot of things have aligned for the program. There will be some points scored in this one, but UC Davis just about seals things up with a win here.
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Kennesaw State at Monmouth
Chase: Kennesaw State 38, Monmouth 21
I suppose it's theoretically possible that KSU is looking forward to a marquee Week 12 matchup next weekend, but I don't think the Owls will be fired up to play the second-best team in the Big South.
Sam: Kennesaw State 31, Monmouth 18
While the record might indicate a close game, I think the Owls are a much better football team than Monmouth. I expect a big second half for them to pull away.
Brian: Kennesaw State 28, Monmouth 21
Last year this game wasn't even close, but I have a feeling it will be this time around. Monmouth is at home in New Jersey, has won five games in a row and the weather may be a little cold, bitter and strange for KSU. However, the Owls do keep things on the ground and they should prevail and nail down the Big South title and automatic playoff bid.
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Southeast Missouri at Murray State
Chase: Murray State 24, SEMO 20
If my "Jacksonville State will find a way back into this" theory is to hold, the Racers need to win this game.
Sam: SEMO 28, Murray State 14
SEMO looks like a focused team that doesn't want to relinquish its momentum. Beating JSU not only put them in the driver's seat for an OVC title but at least in the discussion for a high seed. There haven't been any letdowns since that big win with two convincing victories in a row. I think that continues.
Brian: SEMO 42, Murray State 28
Look for a shootout in this game, and after this one wraps, look for SEMO's entire program to try to find out anything it can about Jacksonville State at Tennessee State — because a SEMO win coupled with a JSU loss spells SEMO's first OVC Title and FCS Playoff berth in eight years.
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Sacred Heart at Duquesne
Chase: Sacred Heart 31, Duquesne 27
It feels unrealistic to think Sacred Heart could come out of nowhere and run the table, but they've just been flat better than everyone else in the NEC this year.
Sam: Sacred Heart 24, Duquesne 17
I just like what Sacred Heart has done this season and I've had them winning NEC for a handful of weeks now. I'll stick to my guns.
Brian: Sacred Heart 28, Duquesne 27
This will be the best game in the NEC this year, and honestly I don't know what's going to happen. If SHU wins, that its — the NEC title and the FCS Playoff berth is in the hands of the Pioneers. If Duquesne — a traditional NEC power — prevails at home in Pittsburgh? It extends another crazy week before we know everybody's fate. Expect a good one here.
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Weber State at Southern Utah
Chase: Weber State 21, Southern Utah 20.
A vicious rivalry game that looks like a total mismatch on paper? I'm sure this game definitely won't find a way to be close.
Sam: Weber 35, Southern Utah 10
I really don't think this one is going to be close. While it's not at the UC Davis level, Weber has shown the ability to score some points in the last few games coupled with a tremendous defense. SUU just doesn't have it this season with a key senior class gone from last year and some injuries.
Brian: Weber State 35, Southern Utah 14
This may be an in-state rivalry, but Weber State continues to ascend this year while Southern Utah is rebuilding for 2019.
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Delaware at Stony Brook
Chase: Stony Brook 20, Delaware 16
I don't trust either game's pass game a ton, but I think Stony Brook's defense is better and I like its run game more, too. Fresh off a bye, give me the Brook.
Sam: Delaware 17, Stony Brook 10
Quite the opposite of UC Davis-EWU here. Stony Brook really needs this win and is coming off a bye. But the Blue Hens are one of the hottest teams in the FCS right now and can likely clinch a seed with a win.
Brian: Delaware 17, Stony Brook 16
Prepare for a slobber knocker in New York in a game that may get some foul weather as an influence. Rain may fall hard over night and wind and chill may follow on Saturday during the game. Look for weather to be a factor, and lots of defense.
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