Wednesday, August 16, 2017

2017 College Football Week Zero/One FCS Previews

Here is my look in on the games scheduled for week one to open the 2017 college football season on the FCS level:

8/31
Kentucky Christian at Morehead State: MSU Eagles should cruise early in this one.
St. Anselm at Wagner: After brutal schedule last season, Wagner opens with D2 softy.
Kennesaw State at Samford: Samford passing game could be too much, too quick for Owls.
Delaware State at Delaware: DSU continues to struggle in series, as Rocco debuts with Hens.
Maine at New Hampshire: Early CAA conference game should tell who is for real here.
Western Illinois at Tennessee Tech: WIU needs a quick start over underachieving Purple Eagles.
Eastern Illinois at Indiana State: Panthers look like solid favorites, as Indiana State looks to struggle.
Clarion at UT-Martin: Skyhawks get an easy one for home opener.
Jacksonville at Mercer: Dolphins will have a tough road against former PFL conference mate.
Kentucky Wesleyan at Murray State: Racers should destroy KW early at home.
Methodist at Campbell: Fighting Camels shouldn't have to fight too hard here.
Duquesne at South Dakota State: Dukes are best team in NEC, but not enough to beat Jackrabbits.
McNeese State at Nicholls State: Early SLC game should be over early, as Cowboys should cruise.
Western Oregon at Idaho State: Only game Bengals will be favored in, but not by much.

9/2
Lock Haven at St. Francis: Flash get an early schedule gift, and should cruise here.
Dayton at Robert Morris: Flyers may struggle, but they should get the win.
Villanova at Lehigh: Top 25 competition in week one, as Wildcats will try to scratch out road win.
Valporaiso at Montana: Not sure what Valpo was thinking in agreeing to this.
Merrimack at Bryant: Old D2 enemies battle it out again, with Bryant being the favorite this time.
Mississippi Valley State at North Dakota State: See my Valpo statement.
College of Idaho at Northern Colorado: Bears should demolish NAIA newcomer.
Western New Mexico at San Diego: They play all the time, but WNMU never wins.
Virginia State at Norfolk State: Former D2 rivals belt it out in classic HBCU match up.
Newberry at Citadel: Newberry is a player in D2, but not enough of one to take down Citadel.
Furman at Wofford: Early SoCon game gives Wofford a shot to show why they are favored in league.
Marist at Bucknell: Regional match gives Bison a chance to jump up early.
North Carolina A&T at Gardner-Webb: Aggies of A&T are a rare early MEAC favorite in this one.
Stetson at Sacred Heart: SHU Pioneers want to show rest of NEC that they are a threat.
Morgan State at Towson: Battle of Baltimore kicks off the season in the Mid-Atlantic.
South Dakota at Drake: Rare home game vs. power conference foe for Bulldogs may not end well.
Limestone at East Tennessee State: ETSU should put it away early.
Miles at Alcorn State: Miles cannot run with SWAC favorite.
Brevard at Davidson: Wildcats get a solid shot to get off to fast start.
Morehouse at UA-Pine Bluff: UAPB needs to get this win, as wins could be rare.
Butler at Illinois State: Redbirds completely outclass Bulldogs on football field.
Montana-Western at Weber State: Wildcats should get big win against team from NAIA.
Tuskegee at Alabama State: Interesting in-state game, but Hornets should win big.
Prairie View at Texas Southern: Tough game early in SWAC West play.

9/3
South Carolina State at Southern: Bulldogs at Jags is a savory early season HBCU match.

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