New Mexico State @ Troy
(My Prediction: 28-17 NMSU)
(Actual Result: Troy 41-24)
The Trojans certainly made sure Larry Blakeney wasn't going to lose his final homecoming game at Troy. The Trojans had their best showing of the 2014 season, having over 570 total yards, and forcing 4 Aggies turnovers in their 17 point victory. The Aggies just never could get anything going consistently, and never were able to take a lead getting as close as 3 early, then never closer than 10 points for the remainder of the game. It's looking like whatever early momentum New Mexico State had is officially flushed down the toilet, and with a depleted and demoralized App State coming to Troy next Saturday, Trojans look to make a roaring second half season comeback.
Arkansas State @ Georgia State
(My Prediction: 34-27 ASU
Actual Results: 52-10 ASU)
Wow...what a performance by the Red Wolves. This has been the most complete game the Pack has played all season, completely steam rolling the Panthers both offensively and defensively. Despite only having 1 win on the season coming into the game, Georgia State had been looking very competitive all season long and were bringing in a very high scoring, pass happy offense. I think I can speak for both Red Wolves and Panthers fans alike when I say for a squad to give preseason favs Lafayette all they could handle a week before, to only having 269 total yards and 10 points on homecoming was a little surprising. Heading into the BYE, Red Wolves are on cloud 9 whereas Georgia State are left wondering when will they finally get that coveted 1st Sunbelt Conference win.
Idaho @ Georgia Southern
(My Prediction: 45-23 Ga. Southern)
(Actual Results: 47-24 Ga. Southern)
Though the game went right as about as I expected, still can't help but applaud the Vandals effort. Definitely were trying to throw all the stops to get the upset win, jumping to an early lead and then going for multiple 4th down attempts but the Eagles machine simply wore down the Vandals and rumbled on to another victory. Georgia Southern is looking unstoppable for the time being, and with their hardest games left appearing to be at Texas State and at Navy (which I'm definitely looking forward to), it's starting to appear the once thought of out side shot of winning the conference is starting to turn into reality.
Liberty @ Appalachian State
(My Prediction: 45-27 App. State)
(Actual Results: 55-48 OT Liberty)
Appalachian State started off brilliantly, going for and recovering an onside kick to start the game and scoring the very next play. Then horrid mistakes began to make their way into the game, first with the Mountaineers scoring on a Liberty fumbling, then Appalachian State returning the favor a few series later, with the Flames taking a 39 yard fumble return for a score. Ultimately, penalties along with two missed field goals and an interception thrown in OT doomed Appalachian State and Liberty scored the win they coveted over the Belt. Mountaineers have lost 4 straight, and with Troy looking to have found an offense now, it's certainly appearing the Mountaineers may not even get to 4 wins on the season.
ULM @ Kentucky
(My Prediction: 49-26 Kentucky)
(Actual Prediction: 48-14)
ULM certainly jumped out to a fast start, surprising the Wildcats and led 14-3 to end the first. It certainly appeared ULM might give Kentucky all they could handle early...then the Wildcats offense woke up and scored on a 83 yard touchdown pass to get within 4, 14-10. Then Pete Thomas threw a pick six...and before you know it Kentucky goes on to pile on another 38 unanswered points to crush ULM 48-14. Monroe just looked inept for most of the game, not even getting to 80 rushing yards and turning the ball over two more times. The BYE couldn't have come at a better time for the Warhawks, and if they hope to have any semblance of a successful season they have to get their offensive woes sorted out before hosting a potentially red hot Texas State squad.
(My Prediction: 28-17 NMSU)
(Actual Result: Troy 41-24)
The Trojans certainly made sure Larry Blakeney wasn't going to lose his final homecoming game at Troy. The Trojans had their best showing of the 2014 season, having over 570 total yards, and forcing 4 Aggies turnovers in their 17 point victory. The Aggies just never could get anything going consistently, and never were able to take a lead getting as close as 3 early, then never closer than 10 points for the remainder of the game. It's looking like whatever early momentum New Mexico State had is officially flushed down the toilet, and with a depleted and demoralized App State coming to Troy next Saturday, Trojans look to make a roaring second half season comeback.
Arkansas State @ Georgia State
(My Prediction: 34-27 ASU
Actual Results: 52-10 ASU)
Wow...what a performance by the Red Wolves. This has been the most complete game the Pack has played all season, completely steam rolling the Panthers both offensively and defensively. Despite only having 1 win on the season coming into the game, Georgia State had been looking very competitive all season long and were bringing in a very high scoring, pass happy offense. I think I can speak for both Red Wolves and Panthers fans alike when I say for a squad to give preseason favs Lafayette all they could handle a week before, to only having 269 total yards and 10 points on homecoming was a little surprising. Heading into the BYE, Red Wolves are on cloud 9 whereas Georgia State are left wondering when will they finally get that coveted 1st Sunbelt Conference win.
Idaho @ Georgia Southern
(My Prediction: 45-23 Ga. Southern)
(Actual Results: 47-24 Ga. Southern)
Though the game went right as about as I expected, still can't help but applaud the Vandals effort. Definitely were trying to throw all the stops to get the upset win, jumping to an early lead and then going for multiple 4th down attempts but the Eagles machine simply wore down the Vandals and rumbled on to another victory. Georgia Southern is looking unstoppable for the time being, and with their hardest games left appearing to be at Texas State and at Navy (which I'm definitely looking forward to), it's starting to appear the once thought of out side shot of winning the conference is starting to turn into reality.
Liberty @ Appalachian State
(My Prediction: 45-27 App. State)
(Actual Results: 55-48 OT Liberty)
Appalachian State started off brilliantly, going for and recovering an onside kick to start the game and scoring the very next play. Then horrid mistakes began to make their way into the game, first with the Mountaineers scoring on a Liberty fumbling, then Appalachian State returning the favor a few series later, with the Flames taking a 39 yard fumble return for a score. Ultimately, penalties along with two missed field goals and an interception thrown in OT doomed Appalachian State and Liberty scored the win they coveted over the Belt. Mountaineers have lost 4 straight, and with Troy looking to have found an offense now, it's certainly appearing the Mountaineers may not even get to 4 wins on the season.
ULM @ Kentucky
(My Prediction: 49-26 Kentucky)
(Actual Prediction: 48-14)
ULM certainly jumped out to a fast start, surprising the Wildcats and led 14-3 to end the first. It certainly appeared ULM might give Kentucky all they could handle early...then the Wildcats offense woke up and scored on a 83 yard touchdown pass to get within 4, 14-10. Then Pete Thomas threw a pick six...and before you know it Kentucky goes on to pile on another 38 unanswered points to crush ULM 48-14. Monroe just looked inept for most of the game, not even getting to 80 rushing yards and turning the ball over two more times. The BYE couldn't have come at a better time for the Warhawks, and if they hope to have any semblance of a successful season they have to get their offensive woes sorted out before hosting a potentially red hot Texas State squad.
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