Appalachian’s backs are against the wall, with everything to lose this weekend. A loss would shred any hopes the Mountaineers have of sharing the conference title. A loss would also put Appalachian’s chances of making the playoffs in serious jeopardy. For Georgia Southern, a win gives them the conference title, and the automatic bid to the playoffs, and most likely, a very high seed and home field advantage for at least a couple rounds in the playoffs. The Eagles final two opponents are out of conference and one would expect Southern to beat Howard and lose at Georgia. Interestingly enough, a Southern loss and an Appalachian win would have quite the opposite effect on both teams. If anyone knows anything about the matchups when these two programs battle, it is that anything can and will happen at any given time. The last two seasons, both visiting teams have been the top ranked team in the country and both lost. Appalachian fell in overtime in 2010 in Statesboro, while Georgia Southern lost their top ranking in Boone last year. An Appalachian win still gives them a chance at sharing a title, but would need a little help, and coupled with a home win over Furman next week, would almost certainly put the Mountaineers in the playoffs. Southern controls their destiny as long as they win, but with a loss, which would be their second in conference, would leave them on the outside, also needing help from other teams. So, as is the case when these football powers meet, everything is on the line, and it all comes down to which team wants it more.


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Hope I'm wrong, but...

App - 24
GSU - 38

Great job as always, Thanks BigC.

I hope I am right...hope D figures out the option!

APP STATE - 24

Stink, Stank, Stunk - 21

Not feeling good about this game at all.... I hope I'm wrong too...

ASU - 17
A$$holes - 35

Daniel Boone Inn 21

Chick-fil-A 42

My heart says one thing and my head another, but, I'm going with my heart and say:

Apps 35

The Stink 34

Coach Moore has said "We don't play a game to lose" MEN WITH LONG GUNS 35 bird shot 21

I can never pick against my team.

ASU 24
GSU 22

Eric Church 27
Luke Bryan 20

Apps 26
GaSo 21

Moonshine - 27
Op-shine - 42

No prediction, but I fear it isn't going to be pretty. It's shaping up as a perfect storm against us; QB hurt, banged up O-line, missing defensive starters, lack of any previous success against the TO. I know anything can happen, and I'd love nothing more than a big plate of crow come Saturday night, but I think the pighumpers can just about name their number in this one.

We haven't stopped the triple option yet. GSU has revenge on their minds. Sagarin has us as about a 9 point underdog. Does this team have the internal fortitude to withstand the emotion and calmly play smart and keep themselves in this game. I'm not feeling it, I hope I am wrong...

Jerry Moores Longrifles 28

Georgia on my Mind 35

Hungry Eagles 34
Toothless Hillbillies 24

GoSo may win...but they still live in south Georgia.................

If Jamal plays- GSU 38 App 27
If Hallock is the QB- GSU 38 App 14

ASU 26
GSU 37 Please prove me wrong guys.

Thanks BigC let's knock this one down and get it done. If our defense plays very well and we take care of the ball on offense we can bring it home. I'm counting on the defense being opportunistic and getting us a few turnovers.

This is the first prediction thread I can remember where most expect ASU to lose.

I'm hoping that our defense has finally figured out the triple option. Considering that this is the third time we have seen it, I am going to predict third time is a charm.

App 31
GSU 28

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