WEEKLY PREDICTION STANDINGS
- Tavian 7-4
- Owen 6-5
- Jalen 5-6
- Lexi 4-6
WILDCATS-LIONS PREDICTIONS
Owen: The big question for Saturday’s game is going to be how hard ACU is going to come out swinging. After dropping its first home game last week, the Wildcats will look to salvage what they can to close out the season. The Lions, like the Wildcats, also run a two-quarterback system on offense. Southeastern is coming off its biggest win of the season, blowing out Central Arkansas, 34-0. With a win, the Lions essentially lock itself in the FCS playoffs. Meanwhile, ACU got off to a fast start last week, but struggled to produce on offense. I’ve talked to several players on the team, and despite the loss and out of playoff contention, they still seem mentally focused on the season. The Lions are a big favorite in this one, and they should be. But I expect ACU to play spoiler on this one and get back on track offensively.
ACU vs. SELU: ACU: 28 SELU: 24
Tavian: After suffering a loss this past weekend at Wildcat Stadium, the Wildcats are out of playoff contention yet for another year. This week’s matchup doesn’t mean much except for the fact that it is Senior Night and the Wildcats look to upset the first ranked team in the Southland Conference the Lions of Southeastern Louisiana. The Lions are sitting with an overall record of 6-3 and a record of 5-2 in conference play and look to steal a win on the road. The Lions come into this matchup averaging 37.9 ppg and only give up 24.7 ppg. Last week they pitched a shutout win over a very talented Central Arkansas team and look to carry over that same momentum into this week’s competition. Now the Wildcats do average 31.5 ppg, but struggled against Sam Houston State for the entire second half. Now the Wildcats do have something to prove with it being Senior Night and the senior’s don’t want to have to go out with a loss in their final home game at Wildcat Stadium. Expect Senior’s Tracy James, Josh Fink, and Jeremiah Chambers to put up big numbers in their final game. However, I expect the Lions to win a close first half, but eventually run away with it in the second half.
ACU vs SELA: ACU: 17 SELA 34
Lexi: The Wildcats play Southeastern Louisiana Saturday for their last home game of the season. Southeastern has done really well in conference as they are sitting in first place. After the t0ugh loss last weekend the Wildcats are sitting in 6th place. Even though they lost last weekend, I don’t think that will bring them down for this weekend. I feel like if anything they will come out even more excited and ready to fight because of what happened to them last weekend and just the fact that it is the seniors last time to play at Antony Field. I have seen big improvements in the team throughout the year and I think they will be fired up and ready to end conference play with a win. I have predicted each game that our guys will get the win and there is nothing different about this game. If they go out there and give it all they have then I once again have no doubt that they will be on top at the end of the game.
ACU vs SELA: ACU:27 SELA:24
Jalen: The Wildcat offense was completely shut down last weekend, as they only scored in the first quarter and were held to under 300 yards of total offense. Penalties were also a roadblock for ACU, getting nine penalties for 105 yards. This weekend’s matchup against Southeastern Louisiana will be an interesting one. Southeastern is second in scoring offense and defense, and first in total offense. In its last three games, Southeastern has defeated opponents by an average of 30 points, while also averaging over 530 yards of offense in those three games. ACU’s defense will need to be on defensive apex this game. This weekend is also Senior Night, and our seniors will look show out against Southeastern. However, Southeastern has been on an offensive tear and ACU’s defense has struggled against the Southland Conference’s top offenses. Because of that, Southeastern will win this game.
ACU vs SHSU: ACU: 14 SELU: 28
