This week's Purple & Gold football picks (9-15-17)

It's week #3 in the SoCon, and time to pick Saturday's games.

All seven games are set for Saturday, and we have some very interesting out-of-conference match-ups, as well as, one conference game






Furman (0-2) at NC State (1-1)   12:20 noon - watch on ACCNE
With two losses already under their belt, it's not looking very good this week for the Paladins as they travel to Raleigh, NC.  The Wolfpack walks away with a 31 point win.

The Citadel (2-0) at ETSU (1-1)  1:00 pm EDT - watch on ESPN3
The two-time defending SoCon champions travel to Johnson City to meet the Bucs in their new facility for the first ever conference game to be played there. On the down side, the Bucs lose that first conference game by about 28 points.

VMI (0-2) at Robert Morris  (1-1)   3:00 pm EDT - watch on NEC Front Row
The Keydets travel to Pennsylvania to play Robert Morris, looking for that first win of the season. I think they find it, to the tune of a 7 point win over the Colonials.

Mercer (1-1) at Auburn (1-1)  4:00 pm EDT - watch on SECN
The Bears travel to Auburn, hoping to keep it close and pick up a nice pay-day check. The check doesn't bounce, but Mercer does not keep it close, going down my 31.

Western Carolina (1-1) at Gardner-Webb (0-2)  6:00 pm EDT - watch on BS Network
The Cats travel to Boiling Springs looking to pick up what has become elusive for the Cats, a road win. I think the Cats continue to roll on offense, winning by 21 points.

UT Martin (1-1) at UT Chattanooga (0-2)  6:00 pm EDT - watch on ESPN3
The Skyhawks travel to #15 Chattanooga to renew the series with the Mocs, and hoping to pick up a win for the OVC. Fortunately, the Mocs rebound in a close game and pick up a 10 point win at home.

Samford (2-0) at Georgia (2-0)  7:30 pm - watch on SECN
The #17 Samford Bulldogs travel to Athens, GA to meet the Georgia variety of bulldogs.  Unfortunately for the 'bama dogs, the 'ga dogs are looking to impress their fans after their big win at Notre Dame last Saturday.   Georgia Dogs roll to a 31 point win.



Record this season:
11-3 overall


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