Upcoming week

This is a great week in FCS football. There are some really good games. While some teams are still taking on BCS schools (Wofford v Clemson), most are returning to FCS action.

Game of the Week is South Carolina St. vs. Bethune-Cookman. Both teams are ranked and this one looks to have implications well beyond week one. A nice test for both teams early on in the season.

Runner Up should be Northern Iowa vs. SF Austin. Northern Iowa was impressive last week in a close loss. SF Austin won their FCS game, and are primed for a run back to the playoffs. Just how for real is Northern Iowa? This game, which is on the road, ought to go a long way to telling us.

Revenge GameCaly Poly vs. Montana. Last year Montana's season took a nose dive as they lost to Cal Poly. This year Cal Poly comes to Montana. It should be a good game, and a chance for Montana to show it is a better team than last year.

Testing Game should be Jacksonville State vs. UT Chattanooga. Jacksonville State last year was ousted from the playoffs by a lower ranked SoCon school. The champs of the Ohio Valley take on 23rd ranked UTC from the SoCon. Jacksonville State has the talent, but they play in a weak conference. UTC is probably not as talented, but they play in the SoCon, a top 3 conference. Jacksonville State wants to be considered a national title contender, they have to beat teams like UTC even on the road.

We ought to watch William and Mary versus VMI as well because Paulus looked real bad last game. WIlliam and Mary ought to get back on track, but VMI has to have a little hope. If Paulus is more than rusty, this could be a down year and a potential upset.

Appy State and Eastern Washington ought to get on track as they both take on beatable opponents.