Big second quarter surge propels Crestwood over Wyoming Area

The Crestwood Comets hosted the Wyoming Area Warriors on Thursday night for opening night of Wyoming Valley Conference play. Both teams are looking to start off 1-0 as they head into January. The Comets are currently 2-2 on the season with tough losses to Wyoming Seminary and Williamsport. The Warriors are 1-2 with a victory against Forest City. Who will come out on top in this WVC Crossover game? Let's find out!
 Wyoming Area started off by hitting a bunch of their three point shots and would lead 6-5. The Comets would go on a run that would start with a three point play by Ryan Petrosky and continue on a 14-2 run at the end of the first quarter as Crestwood would lead 20-8 after one. The Comets would continue their run with an 11-0 run and the Warriors wouldn't get their first basket til a little more than four minutes remaining in the second quarter. The Comets would lead 36-19 at halftime and would cruise from there for a 74-42 victory. The Comets would have four players in double digits. Ryan Petrosky and Camden Boris each had 14 points. Mike Palmiero had 13 and Sean Murphy added 12. The Warriors' Dan Wiedl led all scorers with 16 points.

Thoughts on the game: Early on, I thought it could be an interesting game with Wyoming Area hitting their three pointers but Crestwood would pull away late in the first quarter and never look back from there. Ryan Petrosky had an excellent game as did Camden Boris. For Wyoming Area, Dan Wiedl had a good game with 16 points.

Wyoming Seminary takes road victory at Crestwood

The Wyoming Seminary Blue Knights traveled to Mountain Top on Tuesday night to take on the Crestwood Comets. The Blue Knights are the defending District 2 3A Champions with several key players returning from last season. The Comets return several key players from last season after falling in the District Semifinals. Who would come out on top in this highly touted matchup? Let's find out!
 The Blue Knights would start off strong with a quick 7-2 lead and would hold a 11-5 advantage until the Comets would go on a 5-0 run. Wyoming Seminary would score the final five points of the quarter which was highlighted by a steal and layup by Nick Bufalino and would lead 16-10 after one. The Knights would start with a 7-0 run to increase their lead to 13. Crestwood would start cutting into their deficit with a 9-2 run to make it a six point game but Seminary would hold down the fort and would increase their lead to 33-24 at halftime.
 The third quarter would be a back and forth affair in which the Blue Knights would lead 44-37 at the end of the third quarter. The Comets would cut the lead to five at the start of the fourth quarter with a pair of free throws by Camden Boris. However, a basket by Nick Ganter and a three point play by Dmitri Gnall would increase the lead to 10. The Comets would cut the Blue Knights' lead to four with a three pointer by Sean Murphy and a pair of free throws by Ryan Petrosky but the Blue Knights would pull away and take a 61-49 road victory over Crestwood.

Thoughts on the game: The Blue Knights' Dmitri Gnall had a really good game with 29 points and the team used their height to their advantage grabbing several key rebounds and taking over at points. Nick Ganter also played well and he had 13 points. The Comets fought hard throughout the game. Ryan Petrosky had a good game with 17 points as did Camden Boris with 16.

Hitting Their Stride

As we hit November, several teams are starting to emerge. Meanwhile, several teams are hoping to hit their stride in the final two months of the season in their quest to make the playoffs. Will that team hit their stride or will they be left out in the cold? With this being said, here are the scores of this past week's NFL games and my NFL Top 10.

NFL Scores
Eagles 24 Jaguars 18
Chiefs 30 Broncos 23
Steelers 33 Browns 18
Redskins 20 Giants 13
Seahawks 28 Lions 14
Bengals 37 Buccaneers 34
Bears 24 Jets 10
Panthers 36 Ravens 21
Colts 42 Raiders 28
Cardinals 18 49ers 15
Rams 29 Packers 27

NFL Top 10
10 Redskins
9 Bengals
8 Steelers
7 Texans
6 Chargers
5 Panthers
4 Patriots
3 Saints
2 Chiefs
1 Rams

Patriots take road victory in Buffalo

The New Patriots traveled to Buffalo to take on the Bills. The Patriots were off to a rocky start but have rebounded and are currently in first place in the AFC East. The Bills have struggled this year and they are on their third QB this year in Derek Anderson. Who would come out on top in this matchup of AFC East rivals? Let's find out!

Both teams would end up trading punts on their first possessions of the game. The Patriots would go on a 15 play drive that would end with a 25 yard field goal by Stephen Gostkowski for a 3-0 lead. The Bills would punt once again. New England would get another field goal as we enter the second quarter from 40 yards out for a 6-0 Patriots lead. The Bills would go three and out. New England would get their third field goal of the game from 38 yards out and a 9-0 lead. Buffalo would get a field goal to get themselves on the board by Stephen Hauschka from 47 yards away with 1:43 to go in the second quarter. The Patriots would execute the two-minute drill and would try to get a 50 yard field goal and would miss it wide to the right and New England would lead 9-0 at halftime. 

Both teams would start the second half by trading punts, the Bills would get a good return by Micah Hyde to the Patriots 35 yard line. The Bills would get on the board with a 51 yard field goal by Hauschka. The Patriots would punt on their next drive. The Bills drive would end with a fumble recovered by New England. The Patriots would get a 25 yard field goal by Gostkowski on a five play drive to make it 12-3. The Bills would punt on their next drive. James White would cap off a 10 play New England drive with a one yard touchdown. The first touchdown of the game as we are in the fourth quarter. The Patriots would go for two and fail to convert as they would lead 18-6. The Bills would drive down the field and thought they would have a touchdown pass but the pass would be ruled imcomplete. On the next play, Derek Anderson's pass would be intercepted by Devin McCourty and returned 84 yards for a touchdown and a 25-6 lead. The Patriots would cruise from there to take the road victory in Buffalo.  

Saints take sixth straight game, beat Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings hosted the New Orleans Saints on Sunday Night. It is a rematch of the NFC Divisional Playoff where the Vikings won on a walkoff touchdown by Stefon Diggs. The Saints are looking for revenge from last year's loss. New Orleans is currently in first place of the NFC South. The Vikings are currently in first place of the NFC North. Who would come out on top in this matchup of first place NFC teams? Let's get to the game!
 New Orleans would start with the ball and would go eight plays and end with Drew Brees going to Alvin Kamara for a three yard touchdown for a 7-0 lead. The Vikings first possession of the game would go 13 plays and end with Kirk Cousins finding Stefon Diggs for a one yard score on fourth and goal. The Saints would go three and out on their next possession. The Vikings would go on a seven play drive that would go into the second quarter and would end with Latavius Murray jumping into the endzone for a one yard touchdown. Minnesota would miss the extra point and it would be 13-7. The Saints would answer with a 52 yard field goal by Wil Lutz to cut the lead to 13-10. The Vikings would punt on their next possession. The Saints' next drive would end with Drew Brees' first interception of the season. The interception was made by pressure by the defensive line and grabbed by Harrison Smith. The Vikings would have a turnover as well as the ball was fumbled that was forced by Alex Anzalone and recovered by the Saints' Marshon Lattimore. The Saints would respond as Alvin Kamara would go in for a one yard touchdown for his second touchdown of the night for a 17-13 Saints lead as we go into halftime.
 The Vikings would start with the ball and would turn the ball over on downs. The Saints would go nine plays and end with a 42 yard field goal by Lutz to make it 20-13. The Vikings' next possession would end with an interception by PJ Williams and returned 45 yards for a touchdown and a 27-13 Saints lead. The Vikings would punt on their next drive. The Saints would start the fourth quarter scoring with another 42 yard field goal by Lutz for a 30-13 lead. The Vikings would go on a long 13 play drive that would end with Cousins going to Adam Thielen for the one yard touchdown to cut the lead to 30-20. However, the Saints would hold the Vikings off the scoreboard the rest of the way as New Orleans would take the rematch of the NFC Divisional Playoff by beating the Vikings 30-20

Entering the second season

The regular season ended and now the postseason has arrived in High School Football. However, due to Abington Heights/Wallenpaupack being postponed to Sunday, the tournament brackets have yet to be announced. Although Wallenpaupack has clinched a spot in the District 2/11 Subregional and has clinched the District 2 title as Valley West has been eliminated with Pocono Mtn East's victory on Saturday afternoon. This is what we do know, in Single-A, Lackawanna Trail will host Old Forge for the District 2 Single-A title. In 2A, Dunmore will host Carbondale and Riverside will host Susquehanna. In 3A, despite being 10-0, Wyoming Area will be the No 2 seed and Scranton Prep will be the No 1 seed. Scranton Prep will host GAR, Wyoming Area has Hanover Area, Lakeland plays Lake-Lehman and Meyers travels to Western Wayne. In 4A, Valley View finished the season unbeaten and will be the No 1 seed. They will either play Honesdale or Abington Heights, pending the game against Wallenpaupack and Abington Heights. Dallas will play either Honesdale or Abington Heights. Berwick will play Pittston Area and finally West Scranton will host North Pocono. In 5A, Wallenpaupack will be in the postseason and will either host or travel to Southern Lehigh. In the District 2/4 6A Subregional, Delaware Valley will host Scranton and Hazleton Area will play Williamsport at home. In College Football, Misericordia is on top of the MAC conference with two weeks to go. In Division 1, there were a few upsets going on, Oklahoma State upset Texas in primetime. California beat Washington, Mississippi State beat Texas A&M, Arizona beat Oregon at home, Northwestern beat Wisconsin, Houston handed South Florida their first loss of the season. Syracuse beat NC State and Georgia came out on top with a victory against Florida. With all that being said, here are the scores from this past week in HS Football and College Football.

HS Scores
Berwick 55 Coughlin 7
Carbondale 38 Mid Valley 28
Dallas 42 Lake-Lehman 14
Delaware Valley 28 Scranton 20
Hazleton Area 42 Crestwood 39
Honesdale 41 West Scranton 34
Lackawanna Trail 48 Holy Cross 6
Lakeland 17 Dunmore 14
Midd-West 31 Tunkhannock 20
Nanticoke 43 Hanover Area 10
Northwest 58 Holy Redeemer 21
Old Forge 48 Montrose 6
Scranton Prep 28 Western Wayne 0
Susquehanna 35 Riverside 26
Valley View 45 North Pocono 7
Wyoming Area 40 Pittston Area 0
Valley West 46 Williamsport 21
Meyers 21 GAR 14
Wallenpaupack at Abington Heights Sun 2 PM

Top 25 and Local College Football Scores
(13) West Virginia 58 Baylor 14
Georgia Southern 34 (25) Appalachian State 14
(23) Utah 41 UCLA 10
(2) Clemson 59 Florida State 10
Northwestern 31 (20) Wisconsin 17
(7) Georgia 36 (9) Florida 17
(17) Penn State 30 (18) Iowa 24
(8) Oklahoma 51 Kansas State 14
Houston 57 (21) USF 36
(12) Kentucky 15 Missouri 14
California 12 (15) Washington 10
Mississippi State 28 (16) Texas A&M 13
(14) Washington State 41 (24) Stanford 38
Syracuse 51 (22) NC State 41
(3) Notre Dame 44 Navy 22
Oklahoma State 38 (6) Texas 35
Arizona 44 (19) Oregon 15
Misericordia 41 King's 23
Wilkes 14 Lycoming 7
Bloomsburg 38 Millersville 14

Texans take fifth straight win as they knock off Miami

The Miami Dolphins traveled to Houston on Thursday night to take on the Texans. After an 0-3 start, Houston has gone on a four game winning streak and are in first place of the AFC South. The Dolphins are coming off a home loss to the Detroit Lions and are currently 4-3 on the year. Both teams are looking for playoff positioning as the month ends and we hit November. Who will come out on top in this matchup of AFC teams? Let's find out!
 The Dolphins would start with the ball and would drive all the way at the Texans 28 yard line but the Houston defense would get the stop on fourth down and get the ball back for their offense. The Texans would go three and out for their first possession. The Dolphins would drive down the field and attempt a field goal and it would be good but a penalty on the Texans would give Miami a first down and they would get a 12 yard touchdown run by Kenyan Drake for a 12 yard touchdown for a 7-0 Dolphins lead. The Texans would answer with a nine play drive that would end with a two yard touchdown by Lamar Miller to tie the game at 7. The Dolphins drive would end quickly as Brock Osweiler's pass would be intercepted by Justin Reid and returned to the Dolphins 16 yard line. Two plays later, Deshaun Watson would go Jordan Thomas for a 13 yard touchdown for a 14-7 Texans lead as we started the second quarter. After the Dolphins and Texans traded punts, the Dolphins would go on a 10 play drive that would end with a Jason Sanders 37 yard field goal to cut the lead to 14-10 and that would be the score as we head to halftime.
 The Texans would start with the ball to start the second half and would go six plays that would end with Watson going to Thomas for a two yard touchdown pass for a 21-10 lead. Both teams would trade punts. The Dolphins would go on a four play drive that would end with Danny Amendola going to Drake for a 28 yard touchdown pass to cut the lead to 21-17. Second play of the Houston drive and Watson would find Will Fuller for a 73 yard touchdown pass for a 28-17 lead. The Dolphins would go on a seven play drive that would result in a 41 yard field goal by Sanders to make it 28-20. First play of the fourth quarter, Watson would find DeAndre Hopkins for a 49 yard touchdown to make it 35-20. The Dolphins would add another field goal and the Texans would add another touchdown as Houston would win their fifth straight game as they beat the Miami Dolphins 42-23.

The Final Countdown

The final week of the regular season has arrived. With that, Meyers, GAR and Coughlin will be playing their final regular season games. At this time next year, all of their sports programs will be merged into one. Meyers and GAR will play on as they both have qualified for the District 2 3A Playoffs. Coughlin, however, will have their final game as a school when they play Berwick. With the final week of the regular season, most teams are looking for either seeding or they hope they will make the District playoffs. In College Football, the Playoff rankings will come out next Tuesday. Several teams are looking to impress the committee as they look to take four spots in the playoff. In the NFL, we have some very interesting matchups this week, including the Sunday night game where the Vikings host the New Orleans Saints in a rematch of the NFC Divisional playoff game in which Minnesota won. With all that being said, here are previews and predictions for HS Football, Local and Top 25 College Football, and the NFL.

Week 10 HS Football Previews and Predictions
Berwick at Coughlin
Fri 7 PM
Berwick is coming off a loss to Dallas. Coughlin is coming off a loss to Hazleton Area. The Bulldogs' Teagan Wilk has seven total touchdowns on the season along with six interceptions. This will be the final chapter of Coughlin's long history of football. The Crusaders' Xayvion Proctor had two touchdowns last game. Berwick clinches the three seed with a win or a West Scranton loss.
Prediction: Berwick

Carbondale at Mid Valley
Fri 7 PM
Carbondale is coming off a loss to Susquehanna. Mid Valley is coming off a loss to Tunkhannock. Chargers RB Marino DePalma had a four yard touchdown for the team's lone score. Spartans RB Colin Hazelton is rushing for 581 yards and four touchdowns. The winner of this game will take the final playoff spot
Prediction: Mid Valley

Crestwood at Hazleton Area
Fri 7 PM
Crestwood is coming off a loss to Pittston Area. Hazleton Area is coming off a win over Coughlin. The Comets' Brendan DeMarzo had two interceptions on defense. Cougars RB Damon Horton is rushing for 1,005 yards and 19 touchdowns on the season. Crestwood has a slight chance to make the playoffs but will need a win to surpass Abington Heights and Honesdale if both teams lose.
Prediction: Hazleton Area

Dallas at Lake-Lehman
Fri 7 PM
Dallas is coming off a win at Berwick. Lake-Lehman is coming off a loss against Lackawanna Trail. Mountaineers QB Michael Starbuck is throwing for 1,269 yards and 16 touchdowns. He also has six rushing touchdowns. Black Knights QB Ethan Adams is throwing for 844 yards and 13 touchdowns. Both teams have clinched playoff spots.
Prediction: Dallas

Delaware Valley at Scranton
Fri 7 PM
Delaware Valley is coming off a win over Valley West. Scranton is coming off a loss to Valley View. The Warriors' Jason Henderson has seven total touchdowns on the season. Knights RB Jerrod Brown is rushing for 773 yards and five touchdowns. Both teams have qualified for the District 2 6A Playoffs.
Prediction: Delaware Valley

Dunmore at Lakeland
Fri 7 PM
Dunmore is coming off a win over Western Wayne. Lakeland is coming off a loss to Scranton Prep. Bucks RB Rayshaun Dawkins is rushing for 726 yards and 10 touchdowns. Chiefs QB CJ Dippre is throwing for 962 yards and nine touchdowns and has five touchdowns. Both teams have clinched playoff spots.
Prediction: Dunmore

Hanover Area at Nanticoke
Fri 7 PM
Hanover Area is coming off a loss to Wyoming Area. Nanticoke is coming off a victory over GAR. Hawkeyes QB Aaron Hummer is throwing for 790 yards and six touchdowns. Trojans RB Joe Ammons is rushing for 1,227 yards and 10 touchdowns. Hanover Area has clinched a playoff spot in 3A and Nanticoke has opted out of the District Playoffs and can qualify for the Eastern Conference Playoffs with a win.
Prediction: Nanticoke

Holy Redeemer at Northwest
Fri 7 PM
Holy Redeemer is coming off a loss to Meyers. Northwest is coming off a loss to Old Forge. Royals receiver Alex Hajkowski had two catches for 25 yards last week. Rangers wideout Connor Hazlet has 38 catches for 546 yards and six touchdowns. Holy Redeemer is hoping to finish their season with a win and Northwest has been eliminated from the District Playoffs
Prediction: Northwest

Midd-West at Tunkhannock
Fri 7 PM
Midd-West is coming off a win over Vincentian. Tunkhannock is coming off a win over Mid Valley. Midd-West's Marc Piccioni is rushing for 361 yards and eight touchdowns. The Tigers' Garrett Hopkins has 30 catches for 483 yards and eight touchdowns.
Prediction: Tunkhannock

Montrose at Old Forge
Fri 7 PM
Montrose is coming off a win over Riverside. Old Forge is coming off a victory over Northwest. Meteors RB Brendan Kanna is rushing for 363 yards and three touchdowns. Blue Devils RB Kevin Pepsin is rushing for 523 yards and five touchdowns.
Prediction: Old Forge

Scranton Prep at Western Wayne
Fri 7 PM
Scranton Prep is coming off a win over Lakeland. Western Wayne is coming off a loss to Dunmore. Cavaliers QB Leo O'Boyle is throwing for 1,434 yards and 19 touchdowns and has also added five touchdowns. Wildcats RB Kobe Sauter is rushing for 985 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Prediction: Scranton Prep

Valley View at North Pocono
Fri 7 PM
Valley View is coming off a win over Scranton. North Pocono is coming off a victory over Honesdale. Cougars RB Mason Kordish is rushing for 1,169 yards and 14 touchdowns. Trojans RB Jacob Owens is rushing for 565 yards and six touchdowns.
Prediction: Valley View

West Scranton at Honesdale
Fri 7 PM
West Scranton is coming off a win over Abington Heights. Honesdale is coming off a loss to North Pocono. Invaders QB Nick Gioia is throwing for 933 yards and nine touchdowns. Hornets QB Ethan Dunn is throwing for 927 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Prediction: West Scranton

Williamsport at Valley West
Fri 7 PM
Williamsport is coming off a loss to Wallenpaupack. Valley West is coming off a loss to Delaware Valley. Millionaires wideout Marcus Simmons has 33 catches for 497 yards and five touchdowns. Spartans QB Jake Shusta has thrown for 879 yards and seven touchdowns. Williamsport has qualified for the District 2 6A Playoffs. Valley West needs a win and a loss by Pocono Mtn East.
Prediction: Valley West

Wyoming Area at Pittston Area
Fri 7 PM
Wyoming Area stayed undefeated with a win over Hanover Area. Pittston Area is coming off a victory over Crestwood. Warriors RB Corey Mruk is rushing for 786 yards and 15 touchdowns. Patriots QB Mike Nocito has thrown for 1,154 yards and 14 touchdowns. Both teams have qualified for their respective playoffs.
Prediction: Wyoming Area

Lackawanna Trail at Holy Cross
Sat 1 PM
Lackawanna Trail is coming off a win over Lake-Lehman. Holy Cross is coming off a loss to Columbia-Montour Vo-Tech. Lions QB Nathan Rolka is throwing for 637 yards and six touchdowns and is rushing for 404 yards and seven touchdowns. Crusaders RB Jeremy Fick rushed for 130 yards last week. Lackawanna Trail has clinched a spot in the District 2 Single-A Championship game and can clinch a home game with a win.
Prediction: Lackawanna Trail

Riverside at Susquehanna
Sat 1 PM
Riverside is coming off a victory over Montrose. Susquehanna is coming off a win over Carbondale. Vikings receiver Razen Reyes has 40 catches for 615 yards and 10 touchdowns. The Sabers' Mason Deakin has three interceptions on defense and has returned one for a touchdown. Both teams have clinched playoff spots and it looks like they will meet again next week in the District 2 2A Playoffs.
Prediction: Riverside

Wallenpaupack at Abington Heights
Sat 1 PM
Wallenpaupack is coming off a win over Williamsport. Abington Heights is coming off a loss to West Scranton. Buckhorns QB Tom McCormick is throwing for 851 yards and eight touchdowns. Comets QB George Tinsley is throwing for 1,366 yards and eight touchdowns. Wallenpaupack can take the District 2 5A Championship with a loss by Valley West or a win by Pocono Mtn East. The Buckhorns have clinched a playoff spot. Abington Heights can clinch a playoff spot with a win or a Crestwood/Honesdale loss.
Prediction: Wallenpaupack

GAR at Meyers
Sat 3:30 PM
GAR is coming off a loss to Nanticoke. Meyers is coming off a win over Holy Redeemer. This is the final chapter of this Wilkes-Barre rivalry. WB Memorial Stadium is sold out for Saturday's game. GAR RB Justice Lomas is rushing for 349 yards and seven touchdowns and has 17 catches for 186 yards and two touchdowns. Mohawks RB Nazir Dunell is rushing for 662 yards and 10 touchdowns. Both teams have clinched playoff spots.
Prediction: Meyers

Week 9 Top 25 and Local College Football Previews and Predictions
Baylor at (13) West Virginia
Thurs 7 PM
Baylor is coming off a loss to Texas. West Virginia is coming off a loss to Iowa State. Bears QB Charlie Brewer is throwing for 1,798 yards and 10 touchdowns. Mountaineers QB Will Grier is throwing for 1,919 yards and 22 touchdowns.
Prediction: West Virginia

(25) Appalachian State at Georgia Southern
Thurs 7:30 PM
Appalachian State is coming off a win over Louisiana-Lafayette. Georgia State is coming off a win over New Mexico State. Mountaineers QB Zac Thomas is throwing for 1,146 yards and 11 touchdowns. Eagles QB Shai Werts has thrown for 491 yards and four touchdowns and is rushing for 542 yards and nine touchdowns.
Prediction: Appalachian State

(23) Utah at UCLA
Fri 10:30 PM
Utah is coming off a win over USC. UCLA is coming off a win over Arizona. Utes RB Zack Moss is rushing for 753 yards and seven touchdowns. Bruins RB Josh Kelley is rushing for 569 yards and five touchdowns.
Prediction: Utah

(2) Clemson at Florida State
Sat 12 PM
Clemson is coming off a victory over NC State. Florida State is coming off a victory over Wake Forest. Tigers RB Travis Etienne is rushing for 800 yards and 14 touchdowns. Seminoles receiver Nyquan Murray has 35 catches for 487 yards and three touchdowns.
Prediction: Clemson

(20) Wisconsin at Northwestern
Sat 12 PM
Wisconsin is coming off a win over Illinois. Northwestern is coming off a close win over Rutgers. Badgers RB Jonathan Taylor is rushing for 1,109 yards and eight touchdowns. Wildcats wideout Flynn Nagel has caught 56 passes for 693 yards and two touchdowns.
Prediction: Wisconsin

Kansas State at (8) Oklahoma
Sat 3:30 PM
Kansas State is coming off a win over Oklahoma State. Oklahoma is coming off a win over TCU. Wildcats RB Alex Barnes is rushing for 788 yards and nine touchdowns. Sooners wideout Marquise Brown has caught 38 passes for 716 yards and seven touchdowns.
Prediction: Oklahoma

(9) Florida at (7) Georgia
Sat 3:30 PM
Florida is coming off a win over Vanderbilt. Georgia is coming off a loss over the LSU. Gators QB Feleipe Franks has thrown for 1,406 yards and 15 touchdowns. Bulldogs RB Elijah Holyfield has rushed for 488 yards and four touchdowns.
Prediction: Georgia

(18) Iowa at (17) Penn State
Sat 3:30 PM
Iowa is coming off a shutout victory against Maryland. Penn State is coming off a win at Indiana. Hawkeyes QB Nate Stanley is throwing for 1,559 yards and 16 touchdowns. Penn State receiver KJ Hamler has 22 catches for 401 yards and five touchdowns.
Prediction: Penn State

(21) USF at Houston
Sat 3:30 PM
USF is coming off a win over UConn. Houston is coming off a win over Navy. Bulls QB Blake Barnett is throwing for 1,810 yards and 10 touchdowns. Cougars QB D'Eriq King is throwing for 1,984 yards and 23 touchdowns.
Prediction: USF

(12) Kentucky at Missouri
Sat 4 PM
Kentucky is coming off a win over Vanderbilt. Missouri is coming off a win over Memphis. Wildcats RB Benny Snell Jr is rushing for 868 yards and nine touchdowns. Tigers RB Larry Rountree III is rushing for 549 yards and seven touchdowns.
Prediction: Kentucky

(15) Washington at California
Sat 4:30 PM
Washington is coming off a win over Colorado. California is coming off a win over Oregon State. Huskies QB Jake Browning is throwing for 1,901 yards and 11 touchdowns. Bears RB Patrick Laird is rushing for 577 yards and five touchdowns.
Prediction: Washington

(16) Texas A&M at Mississippi State
Sat 7 PM
Texas A&M is coming off a win over South Carolina. Mississippi State is coming off a loss to LSU. Aggies RB Trayveon Williams is rushing for 798 yards and eight touchdowns. Bulldogs QB Nick Fitzgerald is throwing for 768 yards and four touchdowns and is rushing for 644 yards and seven touchdowns.
Prediction: Texas A&M

(14) Washington State at (24) Stanford
Sat 7 PM
Washington State is coming off a win over Oregon. Stanford is coming off a win over Arizona State. Cougars QB Gardner Minshew is throwin for 2,745 yards and 23 touchdowns. Cardinal QB KJ Costello is throwing for 1,842 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Prediction: Stanford

(22) NC State at Syracuse
Sat 7 PM
NC State is coming off a loss to Clemson. Syracuse is coming off a double overtime win over North Carolina. Wolf Pack wideout Kelvin Harmon has caught 35 passes for 547 yards and two touchdowns. Orange QB Eric Dungey is throwing for 1,433 yards and 10 touchdowns and is rushing for 477 yards and eight touchdowns.
Prediction: NC State

(3) Notre Dame at Navy
Sat 8 PM
Notre Dame is coming off a win over Pittsburgh. Navy is coming off a loss to Houston. Fighting Irish wideout Miles Boykin has 32 catches for 512 yards and four touchdowns. The Midshipmen's Malcolm Perry is rushing for 729 yards and seven touchdowns.
Prediction: Notre Dame

(6) Texas at Oklahoma State
Sat 8 PM
Texas is coming off a win over Baylor. Oklahoma State is coming off a loss to Kansas State. Longhorns RB Keaontay Ingram is rushing for 403 yards and two touchdowns. Cowboys RB Justice Hill is rushing for 684 yards and seven touchdowns.
Prediction: Texas

(19) Oregon at Arizona
Sat 10:30 PM
Oregon is coming off a loss to Washington State. Arizona is coming off a loss to UCLA. Ducks QB Justin Herbert is throwing for 1,883 yards and 18 touchdowns. Wildcats RB JJ Taylor is rushing for 817 yards and four touchdowns.
Prediction: Oregon

Misericordia at King's
Sat 1 PM
Misericordia is coming off a victory over FDU-Florham. King's is coming off a win over Albright. Cougars QB Brady Williams threw for 277 yard and four touchdowns and added another rushing last week. Monarchs RB Jordan Downes rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns.
Prediction: Miseriordia

Lycoming at Wilkes
Sat 1 PM
Lycoming is coming off a win over Alvernia. Wilkes is coming off a loss to Stevenson. Warriors QB Elijah Shemory threw for 288 yards and four touchdowns last week. Wilkes receiver Nick Yanik caught four passes for 93 yards and a touchdown last week.
Prediction: Wilkes

Millersville at Bloomsburg
Sat 3 PM
Millersville is coming off a loss to Malone. Bloomsburg is coming off a win over Lock Haven. Marauders wideout Joey Farley had four catches for 132 yards and two touchdowns. Huskies QB Erik Bejamin threw for 190 yards and three touchdowns last week.
Prediction: Bloomsburg

Week 8 NFL Previews and Predictions
Dolphins at Texans
Thurs 8:20 PM
The Dolphins are coming off a loss to the Lions. The Texans are coming off their fourth straight win and knocked off the Jaguars. Miami wideout Albert Wilson has 26 catches for 391 yards and four touchdowns. Houston QB DeShaun Watson has thrown for 1,937 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Prediction: Texans

Eagles vs Jaguars (Wembley Stadium, London)
Sun 9:30 AM
The Eagles are coming off a loss to the Panthers. The Jaguars are coming off a loss to the Texans. Philadelphia TE Zach Ertz has 57 catches for 618 yards and two touchdowns. Jacksonville wideout DeDe Westbrook has caught 31 passes for 404 yards and two touchdowns.
Prediction: Eagles

Broncos at Chiefs
Sun 1 PM
The Broncos are coming off a win over the Cardinals. The Chiefs are coming off a win over the Bengals. Denver QB Case Keenum has thrown for 1,848 yards and eight touchdowns. Kansas City RB Kareem Hunt is rushing for 542 yards and five touchdowns.
Prediction: Chiefs

Browns at Steelers
Sun 1 PM
The Browns are coming off an overtime loss to the Buccaneers. The Steelers are coming off a win over the Bengals. Cleveland receiver Jarvis Landry has 41 catches for 489 yards and two touchdowns. Pittsburgh QB Ben Roethlisberger is throwing for 2,033 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Prediction: Steelers

Redskins at Giants
Sun 1 PM
The Redskins are coming off a victory over the Cowboys. The Giants are coming off a loss on Monday night in Atlanta. Washington is coming in with the number one ranked defense in the NFL. Giants RB Saquon Barkley is rushing for 481 yards and five touchdowns.
Prediction: Redskins

Seahawks at Lions
Sun 1 PM
The Seahawks are coming off a victory over the Raiders in London. The Lions are coming off a road win in Miami. Seattle QB Russell Wilson is throwing for 1,308 yards and 13 touchdowns. Detroit QB Matthew Stafford is throwing for 1,602 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Prediction: Lions

Buccaneers at Bengals
Sun 1 PM
The Buccaneers are coming off an overtime win over the Browns. The Bengals are coming off a road loss in Kansas City. Tampa Bay wideout Mike Evans has caught 40 passes for 591 yards and three touchdowns. Cincinnati QB Andy Dalton is throwing for 1,822 yards and 15 touchdowns.
Prediction: Bengals

Jets at Bears
Sun 1 PM
The Jets are coming off a loss to the Vikings. The Bears are coming off a loss to the Patriots. Jets QB Sam Darnold is throwing for 1,552 yards and 10 touchdowns. Chicago QB Mitch Trubisky is throwing for 1,594 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Prediction: Bears

Ravens at Panthers
Sun 1 PM
The Ravens are coming off a loss to the Saints. The Panthers are coming off a win in Philadelphia. Baltimore receiver John Brown has 28 catches for 558 yards and four touchdowns. Panthers QB Cam Newton has thrown for 1,427 yards and 11 touchdowns. Newton has three rushing touchdowns.
Prediction: Panthers

Colts at Raiders
Sun 4:05 PM
The Colts are coming off a victory over the Bills. The Raiders are coming off a loss to the Seahawks. Indianapolis QB Andrew Luck has thrown for 1,948 yards and 20 touchdowns. Oakland TE Jared Cook has 32 catches for 400 yards and two touchdowns.
Prediction: Colts

49ers at Cardinals
Sun 4:25 PM
The 49ers are coming off a loss to the Rams. The Cardinals are coming off a loss to the Broncos. San Francisco TE Greg Kittle has 32 catches for 527 yards and two touchdowns. Arizona RB David Johnson is rushing for 335 yards and five touchdowns.
Prediction: Cardinals

Packers at Rams
Sun 4:25 PM
The Packers are coming off a win over the 49ers. The Rams stayed undefeated with a win over the 49ers. Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers is throwing for 1,997 yards and 13 touchdowns. Los Angeles RB Todd Gurley is rushing for 686 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Prediction: Rams

Saints at Vikings
Sun 8:20 PM
The Saints are coming off a win over the Ravens. The Vikings are coming off a road win at the Jets. New Orleans QB Drew Brees is throwing for 1,870 yards and 13 touchdowns. Minnesota QB Kirk Cousins is throwing for 2,162 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Prediction: Saints

Patriots at Bills
Mon 8:15 PM
The Patriots are coming off a win in Chicago. The Bills are coming off a loss in Indianapolis. New England QB Tom Brady is throwing for 1,876 yards and 16 touchdowns. Buffalo wideout Zay Jones has 19 catches for 226 yards and a touchdown.
Prediction: Patriots

Analyzing the Divisions

As we head towards the halfway point of the NFL season, the contenders are starting to take shape. The NFC East looks to be a three team and in the NFC North, all four teams are still alive for the division. The month of November will determine quite a bit as there are divisional games littered throughout the month. The NFC South looks like it'll be between the Saints and Panthers. The Rams are the heavy favorites to take the NFC West. The Patriots looked to turn the corner and the AFC East looks likely. The AFC North and South look like four team races. The AFC West looks to be a two team race between the Chiefs and Chargers. With all that being said, here are the scores of Sunday's NFL games as well as my NFL Top 10 teams.

NFL Scores
Chargers 20 Titans 19
Buccaneers 26 Browns 23 (OT)
Vikings 37 Jets 17
Lions 32 Dolphins 21
Patriots 38 Bears 31
Colts 37 Bills 5
Texans 20 Jaguars 7
Saints 24 Ravens 23
Redskins 20 Cowboys 17
Rams 39 49ers 10
Chiefs 45 Bengals 10

NFL Top 10
10 Ravens
9 Steelers
8 Texans
7 Redskins
6 Panthers
5 Chargers
4 Saints
3 Patriots
2 Chiefs
1 Rams

Falcons take victory over the Giants

The New York Giants traveled to Atlanta on Monday to take on the Falcons. The Giants are coming off a loss to the Eagles. The Falcons are coming off a close victory over Tampa Bay. The Giants are struggling out of the gate at 1-5 and are hoping to get a win. The Falcons are lead by a high-powered offense led by QB Matt Ryan. Who would come out on top in this NFC matchup? Let's find out!
 Both teams would trade punts in the first quarter to keep the game scoreless. With 5:46 remaining in the second quarter, the Falcons would get the ball and on second and 7, Matt Ryan would find Austin Hooper for 36 yards to the Giants 47 yard line and then on the next play, Ryan would find Marvin Hall for a 47 yard touchdown pass for a 7-0 Falcons lead with 4:51 remaining in the second quarter. The Giants would go on an 11 play drive that would result in a 31 yard field goal by Aldrick Rosas to cut the Falcons lead to 7-3. The Falcons would go on a quick six play drive that would end with a Giorgio Tavecchio 40 yard field goal for a 10-3 Atlanta lead as we head to halftime.
 The Giants would start with the ball to start the second half and would go eight play before they would get stopped on fourth down and the Falcons would take over. Atlanta's first possession would end with a fumble. The Giants would go on a seven play drive that would result in a 36 yard field goal by Rosas to cut the lead to 10-6. The Falcons would increase their lead with a seven play drive that ended with a Tavecchio 50 yard field goal as we started the fourth quarter. The Giants would go three and out. The Falcons would go on a nine play drive that would end with a 30 yard touchdown run by Tevin Coleman. The Giants would need to answer and would as they went on a nine play drive that would end with Saquon Barkley going for a two yard touchdown and would fail at the two-point conversion to make it 20-12 with 4:47 to go. The Falcons would go on an eight play that would result with a 56 yard field goal by Tavecchio for a 23-12 with 1:55 to go. First play of the drive, Eli Manning would find Sterling Sheppard for 58 yards to the Falcons 14 yard line. The Giants would face a third and 4 and Manning would find Ellison for seven to the one yard line. New York would be denied the end zone on two QB sneaks that would use up clock. On third and goal, Manning would find Odell Beckham Jr for a one yard touchdown pass and would make a two point conversion to make it 23-20 with five seconds to go. Atlanta would recover the onside kick as the Falcons would take down the Giants 23-20.  

Panthers make 4th quarter comeback over the Eagles

The Carolina Panthers came to Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday afternoon to take on the Philadelphia Eagles. The Panthers are coming off a loss to the Redskins. The Eagles are coming off a victory over the Giants. Who would come on top in this matchup of NFC opponents? Let's find out! 

The Eagles would start with the ball and would go three and out. The Panthers' first possession would end with a punt. The Eagles would go on a long 15 play drive that would end with a missed 36 yard field goal by Jake Elliott. The Panthers next possession would end in another punt. The Eagles would go on a seven play drive as we head to the second quarter and would result with Carson Wentz going to Alshon Jeffrey for an 11 yard touchdown and a 7-0 Eagles lead. The Panthers would go three and out on the possession after the touchdown. The Eagles would go on a six play drive ending with a 46 yard field goal by Elliott for a 10-0 Eagles lead and would lead by that at halftime. 

The Panthers would get the ball to start the second half and would get to the Eagles 26 yard line but an intentional grounding penalty by the Panthers would result in a punt. The Eagles would get the ball at their own six yard line and would go on a long 17 play drive that would end with Wentz going to Dallas Goedert for a one yard touchdown. The Panthers would go on an 11 play drive that would end with Curtis Samuel for a 14 yard touchdown run to put Carolina on the board. The PAT would be missed as the Eagles would lead 17-6 with 10:48 remaining in the fourth quarter. The next Eagles possession would end with a punt. The Panthers would start at their own 13 yard line. On second and 6, Cam Newton would find Torrey Smith for 14 yards. On a second and 2, Newton would find Demiere Byrd for eight yards. On the next play, Newton would Jarious Wright for a 28 yard catch to the Eagles 25 yard line. On second and 3, Newton would find Devin Funchess for a 18 yard touchdown and Newton would find Jarius Wright for the two point conversion to cut the Eagles lead to 17-14 with 4:13 remaining in the game. The Eagles would go three and out that would use up 1:51 on the clock. The Panthers would take over with 2:17 to go at their own 31 yard line. Carolina would face a fourth and 10 with 2:06 to go and Newton would find Smith for 35 yards to the Eagles 34 yard line. Carolina would face a third and 2 and Newton would go to Christian McCaffrey for a 22 yard gain to the Eagles four yard line. The Panthers would face a third and goal at the one yard line and Newton would find Greg Olsen for a one yard touchdown and they would make the PAT for the 21-17 Panthers lead. The Eagles would take the ball at their own 30 with 1:17 to go. On the first play, Wentz would go to Alshon Jeffrey and Jeffrey would be interfered with and Philadelphia would take over at the Panthers 22 yard line. After a Wendell Smallwood eight yard run, Wentz's pass was ruled an interception by Eric Reid on the field but after further review, the ball hit the ground and the Eagles would get the ball back but on third and 2, Wentz would get sacked by Julius Peppers and a fumble recovered by the Panthers' K Love as the Panthers would take the 21-17 comeback victory with 21 straight points in the fourth quarter. 

Unexpected Shuffling

Well, after I thought the College Football games weren't the best games this week. This week completely threw me off. Purdue knocked off Ohio State last night at home to possibly eliminate the Buckeyes from the playoff. Temple also pulled off an upset at home by beating previously unbeaten Cincinnati. In HS Football, the biggest game in the WVC was with Dallas knocking off Berwick. With the final week of the regular season upon us in the HS Football season, almost all the playoff spots have been clinched with the exception of a few. With all that being said, here are the scores from this week in HS Football and College Football.

HS Football Scores
Meyers 38 Holy Redeemer 0
Dallas 13 Berwick 10
Delaware Valley 45 Valley West 7
Dunmore 9 Western Wayne 0
Hazleton Area 49 Coughlin 20
Lackawanna Trail 17 Lake-Lehman 7
North Pocono 41 Honesdale 21
Old Forge 56 Northwest 20
Pittston Area 14 Crestwood 7
Riverside 49 Montrose 13
Susquehanna 21 Carbondale 8
Valley View 42 Scranton 7
Tunkhannock 34 Mid Valley 0
Wallenpaupack 36 Williamsport 17
West Scranton 32 Abington Heights 27
Wyoming Area 56 Hanover Area 7
Columbia-Montour Vo-Tech 36 Holy Cross 14
Scranton Prep 44 Lakeland 12
Nanticoke 35 GAR 0

College Football Scores
(23) Wisconsin 49 Illinois 20
(19) Iowa 23 Maryland 0
(6) Michigan 21 (24) Michigan State 7
(9) Oklahoma 52 TCU 27
Temple 24 (20) Cincinnati 17
(1) Alabama 58 Tennessee 21
(15) Washington 27 Colorado 13
(18) Penn State 33 Indiana 28
(3) Clemson 41 (16) NC State 7
(5) LSU 19 (22) Mississippi State 3
(10) UCF 37 ECU 10
(21) USF 38 UConn 30
(14) Kentucky 14 Vanderbilt 7
(25) Washington State 34 (12) Oregon 20
Purdue 49 (2) Ohio State 20
King's 37 Albright 26
Stevenson 33 Wilkes 21
Misericordia 37 FDU-Florham 33
Bloomsburg 33 Lock Havens 7

Broncos take down the Cardinals

The Denver Broncos traveled to Arizona to take on the Cardinals. The Broncos are coming  off a loss at home to the Rams. The Cardinals are coming off a loss at Minnesota. The Broncos are two games out of second place and are three games out of first place and are hoping to get back on track. The Cardinals look like they are rebuilding with them starting rookie QB Josh Rosen and are currently last in the NFC West. Who would come out in this AFC/NFC crossover matchup? Let's find out!
 The Cardinals would get the ball to start the game and on the second play, Josh Rosen's pass would be tipped and intercepted by Todd Davis and returned for a touchdown before the game was a minute old. The Cardinals would go three and out on their next drive. The first Broncos offensive possession would end with some trickery as Emmanuel Sanders would go to Sutton for a 28 yard touchdown and a 14-0 Broncos. The Cardinals would get on the board with a nine play drive that ended with a 43 yard field goal by Phil Dawson. The Broncos would go three and out. The Cardinals would face a third and 1 and Rosen's pass would be intercepted by Chris Harris and returned 52 yards for a touchdown and a 21-3 Denver lead. After another three and out by the Cardinals at the end of the first quarter. First play of the Broncos drive, Case Keenum would find Sanders for a 64 yard touchdown and the 28-3 lead. The teams would trade punt and the Broncos would get the ball with seven minutes to go in the half. The Broncos would go on a long 15 play drive that would end with a one yard touchdown run by Royce Freeman and a 35-3 as we head to halftime.
 The Broncos would get the ball to start the second half and the drive would end with an interception by Patrick Peterson. The Cardinals would go on an 11 play that would end with Rosen going to Fitzgerald for a four yard touchdown. After both teams traded punts, the Cardinals would fumble then Denver would go three plays and end with Lindsay going in for a 28 yard touchdown for a 42-10 lead. The Broncos would cruise in the fourth quarter with a 45-10 road victory over the Cardinals.

Cooler Weather, Hot Playoff Races

As we near the end of the regular season for HS Football, the weather gets colder and the Championship races heat up. However, in the end, only six teams will emerge as District 2 Champions. Several teams have punched their ticket to the postseason and a few can clinch with a win. In college football, a few teams are looking to rebound from tough losses last week. In the local scene, Misericordia is looking to improve on their best season in their seven seasons of existence. Wilkes is looking to improving their record in a bounce back season under first year head coach Jonathan Drach. In the NFL, several teams are looking to gain ground in their race for the playoffs as head into the month of November. With all that being said, here are the previews for HS Football, College Football and the NFL.

Week 9 HS Football Picks and Predictions
Meyers at Holy Redeemer
Thurs 7 PM
Meyers is coming off a victory over Mid Valley. Holy Redeemer is coming off a loss to Wyoming Area. The Mohawks' Darrian Tyson is rushing for 417 yards and five touchdowns and has caught 17 passes for 268 yards and three touchdowns. The Royals' Ryan Williams threw a touchdown pass last week against Wyoming Area.
Prediction: Meyers

Abington Heights at West Scranton
Fri 7 PM
Abington Heights is coming off a win over Valley West. West Scranton is coming off a win over Western Wayne. Comets wideout Corey Perkins has 40 catches for 721 yards and six touchdowns. Invaders QB Nick Gioia is throwing for 933 yards and nine touchdowns.
Prediction: West Scranton

Dallas at Berwick
Fri 7 PM
Dallas is coming off their first loss to Valley View. Berwick is coming off a victory over Crestwood. One of the biggest matchup this year in the WVC. Mountaineers wideout Luke DelGaudio has 22 catches for 553 yards and seven touchdowns. Bulldogs RB Owen Shoemaker is rushing for 1,016 yards and 15 touchdowns.
Prediction: Berwick

Dunmore at Western Wayne
Fri 7 PM
Dunmore is coming off a win over Susquehanna. Western Wayne is coming off a loss to West Scranton. Bucks RB Cristian Buckley is rushing for 554 yards and seven touchdowns. He also has caught seven passes for 159 yards and four touchdowns. The Wildcats' Dylan Walck has done it all. He is throwing for 207 yards, rushing for 377 yards and five touchdowns, and has caught eight passes for 101 yards and a touchdown.
Prediction: Dunmore

Hanover Area at Wyoming Area
Fri 7 PM
Hanover Area is coming off a loss to Lackawanna Trail. Wyoming Area is coming a win over Holy Redeemer. Hawkeyes RB Joseph Curcio has rushed for 520 yards and six touchdowns. Warriors RB Corey Mruk is rushing for 662 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Prediction: Wyoming Area

Hazleton Area at Coughlin
Fri 7 PM
Hazleton Area is coming off a victory over Scranton. Coughlin is coming off a loss to North Pocono. Cougars QB Sparky Wolk is throwing for 1,552 yards and 10 touchdowns and has five rushing touchdowns. The Crusaders Sa'id Hollis has two rushing touchdowns on the year.
Prediction: Hazleton Area

Honesdale at North Pocono
Fri 7 PM
Honesdale is coming off a win over Montrose. North Pocono is coming off a victory over Coughlin. Hornets RB Andy Carroll is rushing for 689 yards and three touchdowns. Trojans QB Donny Blaine is throwing for 1,254 yards and 11 touchdowns and has eight rushing touchdowns.
Prediction: North Pocono

Lake-Lehman at Lackawanna Trail
Fri 7 PM
Lake-Lehman is coming off a win over GAR. Lackawanna Trail is coming off a win over Hanover Area. Black Knights RB Zack Kojadinovich is rushing for 613 yards and four touchdowns. Lions RB Cody Moyle is rushing for 390 yards and seven touchdowns.
Prediction: Lackawanna Trail

Montrose at Riverside
Fri 7 PM
Montrose is coming off a loss to Honesdale. Riverside is coming off a loss to Old Forge. Meteors wideout Chucky Rohan has caught 26 passes for 457 yards and five touchdowns. Vikings RB Kristian Pon is rushing for 514 yards and six touchdowns.
Prediction: Riverside

Old Forge at Northwest
Fri 7 PM
Old Forge is coming off a victory over Riverside. Northwest is coming off a win over Wyalusing. Blue Devils receiver Anthony Rios has 30 catches for 444 yards and six touchdowns. Rangers RB George May is rushing for 377 yards and five touchdowns.
Prediction: Old Forge

Pittston Area at Crestwood
Fri 7 PM
Pittston Area is coming off a loss to Scranton Prep. Crestwood is coming off a loss at Berwick. Patriots receiver Bryan Giambra has 27 catches for 424 yards and four touchdowns. Comets RB Anthony Caporuscio is rushing for 398 yards and five touchdowns.
Prediction: Pittston Area

Scranton at Valley View
Fri 7 PM
Scranton is coming off a loss to Hazleton Area. Valley View stayed undefeated with a road victory at Dallas. Scranton RB Jerrod Brown is rushing for 722 yards and five touchdowns. Cougars QB Janaasah Boone is throwing for 742 yards and eight touchdowns and is rushing for 424 yards and nine touchdowns.
Prediction: Valley View

Susquehanna at Carbondale
Fri 7 PM
Susquehanna is coming off a loss to Dunmore. Carbondale is coming off a win over Holy Cross. The Sabers' Mason Deakin has two interceptions on defense and has returned one for a touchdown. Chargers RB Nick Vadella is rushing for 387 yards and five touchdowns and has two interceptions on defense and returned one for a touchdown.
Prediction: Susquehanna

Tunkhannock at Mid Valley
Fri 7 PM
Tunkhannock is coming off a loss to Wallenpaupack. Mid Valley is coming off a loss to Meyers. Tigers QB Jack Chilson is throwing for 869 yards and seven touchdowns and has two rushing touchdowns. Spartans RB Colin Hazelton is rushing for 464 yards and four touchdowns.
Prediction: Mid Valley

Wallenpaupack at Williamsport
Fri 7 PM
Wallenpaupack is coming off a victory over Tunkhannock. Williamsport is coming off a loss to Delaware Valley. Buckhorns RB Nick Ruggieri is rushing for 840 yards and eight touchdowns. Millionaires QB Joseph Fagnano has thrown for 1,342 yards and 12 touchdowns and has 444 rushing yards and six touchdowns.
Prediction: Williamsport

Valley West at Delaware Valley
Fri 7 PM
Valley West is coming off a road loss at Abington Heights. Delaware Valley is coming off a shutout victory over Williamsport. Spartans QB Jake Shusta is throwing for 870 yards and seven touchdowns. The Warriors' Matt Studsrud has three interceptions on defense.
Prediction: Delaware Valley

Holy Cross at Columbia-Montour Vo-Tech
Sat 1 PM
Holy Cross is coming off a loss to Carbondale. Columbia-Montour Vo-Tech is coming off a win over Bucktail. It will be a short week for the Rams as they played on Tuesday. Crusaders QB Jake Wiercinski threw for 95 yards and a touchdown last week. Rams RB Mekhi Mundrick rushed for 159 yards and two touchdowns in the last game.
Prediction: Columbia-Montour Vo-Tech

Lakeland at Scranton Prep
Sat 1:30 PM
Lakeland is coming off a shutout victory over Nanticoke. Scranton Prep is coming off a win over Pittston Area. Chiefs wideout Thomas Pidgeon has 32 catches for 555 yards and four touchdowns and also has five interceptions on defense. Cavaliers RB Ryan Cosgrove is rushing for 1,033 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Prediction: Scranton Prep

Nanticoke at GAR
Sat 7 PM
Nanticoke is coming off a shutout loss at Lakeland. GAR is coming off a loss to Lake-Lehman. Trojans RB Joe Ammons is rushing for 1,001 yards and eight touchdowns. Grenadiers wideout Malachi Williams has 23 catches for 360 yards and a touchdown.
Prediction: Nanticoke

Week 8 Top 25 and Local College Football Previews and Predictions
Illinois at (23) Wisconsin
Sat 12 PM
Illinois is coming off a loss to Purdue. Wisconsin is coming off a loss to Michigan. Illini RB Reggie Corbin is rushing for 484 yards and five touchdowns.
Prediction: Wisconsin

Maryland at (19) Iowa
Sat 12 PM
Maryland is coming off a win over Rutgers. Iowa is coming off a win over Indiana. Terrapins QB Kasim Hill is throwing for 654 yards and six touchdowns. Hawkeyes wideout TJ Hockenson has 22 catches for 394 yards and three touchdowns.
Prediction: Iowa

(6) Michigan at (24) Michigan State
Sat 12 PM
Michigan is coming off a win over Wisconsin. Michigan State is coming off a victory on the road at Penn State. Wolverines RB Karan Higdon is rushing for 687 yards and six touchdowns. Spartans QB Brian Lewerke is throwing for 1,587 yards and eight touchdowns.
Prediction: Michigan

(9) Oklahoma at TCU
Sat 12 PM
Oklahoma is coming off a loss to rival Texas. TCU is coming off a loss to Texas Tech. Sooners wideout Marquise Brown has 33 catches for 675 yards and seven touchdowns. Horned Frogs QB Shawn Robinson is throwing for 1,313 yards and nine touchdowns.
Prediction: Oklahoma

(20) Cincinnati at Temple
Sat 12 PM
Cincinnati is coming off a win over Tulane. Temple is coming off a win over Navy. Bearcats RB Michael Warren II is rushing for 664 yards and 11 touchdowns. Owls RB Ryquell Armstead is rushing for 626 yards and six touchdowns.
Prediction: Cincinnati

(1) Alabama at Tennessee
Sat 3:30 PM
Alabama stayed undefeated with a win over Missouri. Tennessee is coming off a big win over Auburn. Crimson Tide QB Tua Tagovailoa is throwing for 1,760 yards and 21 touchdowns. Volunteers RB Ty Chandler is rushing for 297 yards and a touchdown.
Prediction: Alabama

Colorado at (15) Washington
Sat 3:30 PM
Colorado is coming off their first loss of the season to USC. Washington is coming off an overtime loss to Oregon. Buffalos RB Travon McMillan is rushing for 560 yards and four touchdowns. Huskies QB Jake Browning is throwing for 1,751 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Prediction: Washington

(18) Penn State at Indiana
Sat 3:30 PM
Penn State is coming off a loss to Michigan State. Indiana is coming off a loss to Iowa. Nittany Lions RB Miles Sanders is rushing for 700 yards and seven touchdowns. Hoosiers QB Peyton Ramsey is throwing for 1,624 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Prediction: Penn State

(16) NC State at (3) Clemson
Sat 3:30 PM
NC State is coming off a win over Boston College. Clemson is coming off a win over Wake Forest. Wolf Pack QB Ryan Finley is throwing for 1,621 yards and 10 touchdowns. Tigers QB Trevor Lawrence is throwing for 868 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Prediction: Clemson

(22) Mississippi State at (5) LSU
Sat 7 PM
Mississippi State is coming off a win over Auburn. LSU is coming off a big win over Georgia. Bulldogs QB Nick Fitzgerald is throwing for 709 yards and four touchdowns and is rushing for 513 yards and seven touchdowns. LSU RB Nick Brossette is rushing for 640 yards and nine touchdowns.
Prediction: LSU

(10) UCF at East Carolina
Sat 7 PM
UCF escaped an upset bid by knocking off Memphis. East Carolina is coming off a loss to Houston. Knights QB McKenzie Milton is throwing for 1,797 yards and 16 touchdowns. Pirates QB Reid Herring is throwing for 1,502 yards and six touchdowns.
Prediction: UCF

UConn at (21) USF
Sat 7 PM
UConn is coming off a loss to Memphis. USF is coming off a victory over Tulsa. Huskies QB David Pindell is throwing for 1,122 yards and nine touchdowns and is rushing for 467 yards and five touchdowns. Bull RB Jordan Cronkrite is rushing for 757 yards and six touchdowns.
Prediction: USF

Vanderbilt at (14) Kentucky
Sat 7:30 PM
Vanderbilt is coming off a loss to Florida. Kentucky is coming off an overtime loss to Texas A&M. Commodores wideout Kalija Lipscomb has 49 catches for 560 yards and six touchdowns. Wildcats QB Terry Wilson is throwing for 703 yards and three touchdowns.
Prediction: Kentucky

(12) Oregon at (25) Washington State
Sat 7:30 PM
Oregon is coming off an overtime win over Washington. Washington State is coming off a victory over Oregon State. Ducks CJ Verdell is rushing for 531 yards and four touchdowns. Cougars QB Gardner Minshew is throwing for 2,422 yards and 19 touchdowns.
Prediction: Oregon

(2) Ohio State at Purdue
Sat 7:30 PM
Ohio State is coming off a win over Minnesota. Purdue is coming off a win over Illinois. Buckeyes RB JK Dobbins is rushing for 497 yards and four touchdowns. Boilermakers QB David Blough is throwing for 1,695 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Prediction: Ohio State

King's at Albright
Sat 1 PM
King's is coming off a win over Alvernia. Albright is coming off a loss to Wilkes. Monarchs RB Jordan Downes is rushing for 517 yards and five touchdowns. Albright QB Jimmy Lahay is throwing for 1,312 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Prediction: King's

Wilkes at Stevenson
Sat 1 PM
Wilkes is coming off a win over FDU-Florham. Stevenson is coming off a win over Widener. Colonels wideout Jeff Steeber has 49 catches for 673 yards and nine touchdowns. Mustangs QB Dan Williams has thrown for 1,109 yards and six touchdowns.
Prediction: Stevenson

FDU-Florham at Misericordia
Sat 1 PM
FDU-Florham is coming off a loss to Wilkes. Misericordia is coming off a win at Lebanon Valley. Devils wideout Mike Panzarino has 63 catches for 791 yards and 11 touchdowns on the year. Cougars wideout Sam Gillison has 26 catches for 660 yards and five touchdowns.
Prediction: Misericordia

Bloomsburg at Lock Haven
Sat 12 PM
Bloomsburg is coming off a win over East Stroudsburg. Lock Haven is coming off a loss to Kutztown. Eagles QB Cameron Tobias is throwing for 907 yards and four touchdowns. Huskies wideout Michael Allen has 26 catches for 309 yards and four touchdowns.
Prediction: Bloomsburg

Week 7 NFL Previews and Predictions
Broncos at Cardinals
Thurs 8:20 PM
The Broncos are coming off a loss to the Rams. The Cardinals are coming off a loss to the Vikings. Broncos receiver Emmanuel Sanders has 40 catches for 501 yards and two touchdowns. Cardinals rookie QB Josh Rosen is throwing for 626 yards and two touchdowns.
Prediction: Broncos

Titans vs Chargers (Wembley Stadium, London)
Sun 9:30 AM
The Titans are coming off a shutout loss at home to the Ravens. The Chargers are coming off a road victory in Cleveland. Tennessee wideout Corey Davis has caught 27 passes for 385 yards and a touchdown. Chargers RB Melvin Gordon is rushing for 466 yards and six touchdowns.
Prediction: Chargers

Patriots at Bears
Sun 1 PM
The Patriots are coming off a close victory at home over the Chiefs. The Bears are coming off an overtime loss to the Dolphins. New England RB Sony Michel is rushing for 400 yards and four touchdowns. Chicago wideout Taylor Gabriel has 27 catches for 303 yards and two touchdowns.
Prediction: Patriots

Bills at Colts
Sun 1 PM
The Bills are coming off a road loss in Houston. The Colts are coming off a loss to the Jets. Buffalo wideout Zay Jones has 16 catches for 199 yards and a touchdown. Indianapolis TE Eric Ebron has 30 catches for 326 yards and six touchdowns.
Prediction: Colts

Texans at Jaguars
Sun 1 PM
The Texans are coming off a win over the Bills. The Jaguars are coming off a road loss at Dallas. Houston wideout DeAndre Hopkins has 44 catches for 657 yards and three touchdowns. Jacksonville QB Blake Bortles is throwing for 1,674 yards and nine touchdowns.
Prediction: Jaguars

Lions at Dolphins
Sun 1 PM
The Lions are coming off a win over the Packers at home before their bye week. The Dolphins are coming off an overtime victory at home over the Bears. Lions QB Matthew Stafford is throwing for 1,385 yards and 10 touchdowns. Dolphins receiver Albert Wilson has caught 23 passes for 359 yards and four touchdowns.
Prediction: Lions

Vikings at Jets
Sun 1 PM
The Vikings are coming off a home victory over Arizona. The Jets are coming off a win over the Colts. Minnesota QB Kirk Cousins is throwing for 1,921 yards and 12 touchdowns. Jets RB Isaiah Crowell is rushing for 430 yards and five touchdowns.
Prediction: Vikings

Panthers at Eagles
Sun 1 PM
The Panthers are coming off a loss to the Redskins. The Eagles are coming off a road win over the Giants. Carolina QB Cam Newton is throwing for 1,158 yards and nine touchdowns. Philadelphia QB Carson Wentz is throwing for 1,192 yards and eight touchdowns.
Prediction: Eagles

Browns at Buccaneers
Sun 1 PM
The Browns are coming off a loss to the Chargers. The Buccaneers are coming off a loss to the Falcons. Cleveland RB Carlos Hyde is rushing for 382 yards and five touchdowns. Tampa Bay wideout DeSean Jackson has 21 catches for 501 yards and three touchdowns.
Prediction: Buccaneers

Saints at Ravens
Sun 4:05 PM
The Saints are coming off a victory over the Redskins. The Ravens are coming off a shutout road win in Tennessee. New Orleans wideout Michael Thomas has 46 catches for 519 yards and three touchdowns. Baltimore QB Joe Flacco is throwing for 1,788 yards and nine touchdowns.
Prediction:

Cowboys at Redskins
Sun 4:25 PM
The Cowboys are coming off a victory over the Jaguars. The Redskins are coming off a win over the Panthers. Dallas QB Dak Prescott is throwing for 1,144 yards and seven touchdowns. Washington RB Adrian Peterson is rushing for 339 yards and three touchdowns.
Prediction: Cowboys

Rams at 49ers
Sun 4:25 PM
The Rams stayed undefeated with a win in Denver. The 49ers are coming off a short week after losing in Green Bay. LA RB Todd Gurley is rushing for 623 yards and nine touchdowns. San Francisco QB CJ Beathard is throwing for 692 yards and six touchdowns.
Prediction: Rams

Bengals at Chiefs
Sun 8:20 PM
The Chiefs are coming off their first loss of the season to New England. The Bengals are coming off a tough loss to the Steelers. Cincinnati QB Andy Dalton is 1,674 yards and 14 touchdowns. Kansas City receiver Tyreek Hill has 34 catches for 567 yards and six touchdowns.
Prediction: Chiefs

Giants at Falcons
Mon 8:15 PM
The Giants are coming off a loss to the Eagles. The Falcons are coming off a win over the Buccaneers. Giants wideout Odell Beckham Jr has 45 catches for 506 yards and a touchdown. Falcons QB Matt Ryan is throwing for 1,955 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Prediction: Falcons

And then there was one

Only one team remains undefeated so far in this NFL season and that would be the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams have looked like the best team this year with several big offensive pieces like RB Todd Gurley and QB Jared Goff leading the way. In other news, the most impressive win has to be the Dolphins knocking off the Bears in overtime without starting QB Ryan Tannehill. Several divisions are still up for grabs. The AFC North is an interesting one with really all four teams having a chance to take the crown. The AFC South is pretty much a three team race with the Texans, Jaguars and Titans all at 3-3 on the season. The NFC North looks to be very intriguing with all four teams not out of the race. The NFC East looks to be an interesting race as head to November. The Redskins lead the division with a 3-2 record and the Eagles and Cowboys are each 3-3. With all that being said, here are this week's scores and the NFL Top 10.

NFL Scores
Falcons 34 Buccaneers 29
Redskins 23 Panthers 17
Seahawks 27 Raiders 3
Jets 42 Colts 34
Vikings 27 Cardinals 17
Steelers 28 Bengals 21
Chargers 38 Browns 14
Texans 20 Bills 13
Dolphins 31 Bears 28 (OT)
Rams 23 Broncos 20
Ravens 21 Titans 0
Cowboys 40 Jaguars 7

NFL Top 10
10 Eagles
9 Panthers
8 Steelers
7 Bengals
6 Chargers
5 Ravens
4 Saints
3 Patriots
2 Chiefs
1 Rams

Packers take down the 49ers in comeback fashion

The San Francisco 49ers traveled to Green Bay on Monday night to take on the Packers. The 49ers are without starting quarterback Jimmy Garappolo. He is out for the rest of the season with a torn ACL. In his place, CJ Beathard will be the starting QB. The 49ers are coming off a loss to the Cardinals last week. The Packers are coming off a road loss to Detroit where they committed several mistakes early. They are looking to get back on track with the help of QB Aaron Rodgers. Who will come out on top in this Monday Night Football matchup? Let's find out!
 The 49ers would start with the ball and would go seven plays and end with Matt Breida would score from three yards out for a 7-0 lead. The Packers would answer on a four play drive that would end with Ty Montgomery going in for a two yard rushing touchdown to tie the game at 7. The drive was highlight by Rodgers going to Marquez Valdes-Scantling for 60 yards to the 49ers 17 yard line. The 49ers would fumble the kickoff and the Packers would recover at the SF 34 yard line. The Packers would get a 29 yard field goal by Mason Crosby for a 10-7 Green Bay halfway through the first quarter. The 49ers' next drive would end with a punt. A five play drive by the Packers would result as Rodgers would go to Davante Adams for a nine yard touchdown pass and a 17-7 lead. The 49ers would score before the end of the first quarter and would go on a quick three play that would end with Beathard going to Marquise Goodwin for a 67 yard touchdown pass to cut the Packers lead to 17-14. The Packers' next drive would end in a punt. The 49ers next drive would end with a fumble recovered by the Packers and would result in a 39 yard field goal by Mason Crosby for a 20-14 lead. Another three play drive by San Francisco would end with Beathard going to Goodwin for a 30 yard score for their second touchdown of the game. The Packers would go three and out on their next drive. The 49ers would go on a long 11 play drive that would take up the final 5:06 of the second quarter and end with a 46 yard field goal by Robbie Gould for a 24-20 49ers lead at halftime.
 The Packers would start with the ball and go on a seven play drive that would end with a 51 yard field goal by Crosby to cut the 49ers lead to 24-23. The 49ers first drive of the second half would go nine plays and end with a 44 yard field goal by Gould for a 27-23 lead. The Packers' next drive would end in a field goal. The 49ers would increase their lead with a 10 play drive ending with a 43 yard field goal to make it a seven point lead early in the fourth quarter. The Packers would drive all the way to the 49ers four yard line and would face a fourth and goal and Rodgers' pass would fall incomplete. The 49ers would go three and out on their next drive. After a bunch of three and outs, the Packers would get the ball back at their own 42 with 2:59 to go. First play of the drive, Rodgers would find Adams for 38 yards to the SF 20 yard line. They would face a third and 6 and Rodgers would find Adams once again for the 16 yard touchdown to tie the game at 30 with 1:55 to go. The 49ers would start with good field position after a 32 yard return and an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on Green Bay would give the 49ers the ball at their own 47 yard line. San Francisco would face a third and 3 and Beathard's pass would be intercepted by Kevin King at the Green Bay 10 yard line. The Packers would have one last chance in regulation to win the game. Montgomery would go for 14 yards on the first drive. The Packers would face a third and 15 and Rodgers would be sacked but an illegal contact penalty would negate the sack and give Green Bay a first down. Rodgers would scramble for 21 yards to the Packers 45 yard line. On third and 2 and Rodgers would find Equanimeous St Brown for 19 yards and then Rodgers would find Adams for 19 to the SF nine yard line for a field goal attempt by Crosby from 27 yards out. He would make it as the Packers would take down the 49ers 33-30 at Lambeau Field.

Patriots hand Chiefs first loss of season

The Kansas City Chiefs traveled to Foxboro on Sunday night to take on the defending AFC champion New England Patriots. The Chiefs come into the game undefeated at 5-0. The Patriots struggled early in the season but looking like they are turning the corner after victories over the Dolphins and Colts. Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes has looked impressive in his first year as the starting QB. Patriots QB Tom Brady has proven himself as one of the top QBs in the game. Who will come out on top in this AFC matchup? Let's find out!
 The Patriots would start with the ball and would drive all the way to the Chiefs 40 yard line but would get a turnover on downs. The Chiefs would get the first points of the game on an eight play drive and ended with  a 42 yard field goal by Harrison Butker for a 3-0 Chiefs lead. The Patriots would answer with an eight play drive of their own as Stephen Gostkowski would hit a 48 yard field goal to tie the game at 3 with 5:18 to go in the first quarter. First play of the Kansas City drive, Patrick Mahomes' pass would be intercepted by Dont'a Hightower and returned to the Chiefs four yard line. Sony Michel would score from four yards out on the first play after the pick for a 10-3 Patriots lead. On the first play of the next Chiefs' drive, Mahomes would find Kareem Hunt for 25 yards to the Patriots 30 yard line. The drive would end with a 43 yard field goal by Butker for a 10-6 Patriots lead. The second quarter would start with the Patriots ending their 10 play drive as Tom Brady would go to Julian Edelman for a 17 yard touchdown pass for a 17-6 New England advantage. The Chiefs would get another field goal from 24 yards out to make it 17-9 on an 11 play drive. New England would go seven plays as Sony Michel would go in from one yard out for his second touchdown of the night for a 24-9 lead. The Chiefs would get the ball back before halftime and would face a third and 15 and Mahomes would find Tyreek Hill for 27 yards to the Patriots 43 yard line. They would drive to the Patriots 15 yard line and Mahomes pass would be intercepted by Duron Harmon in the end zone as the Patriots would take a 24-9 lead over Kansas City.
 The Chiefs would get the ball and Mahomes would find Hunt for a 67 yard touchdown to cut the Patriots lead to 24-16. The Patriots would go on a long 12 play drive and get a 24 yard field goal by Gostkowski to make it 27-16. The Chiefs would answer as they would go on a nine play drive and end with a 30 yard field goal by Butker for a 27-19 lead. The Chiefs would force and recover a fumble on the next Patriots drive and four plays later, Mahomes would find Hill for a 14 yard score to make it a one point game with a 27-26 Patriot lead as we headed toward the fourth quarter. The Patriots would drive down the field and would get a 39 yard field goal by Gostkowski to make 30-26. The Chiefs would get a big kick return by Tremon Smith who returned it 97 yards to the Patriots three yard line. On third and goal at the one yard line and Mahomes would find Hill again for the one yard score for a 33-30 Chiefs lead. The Patriots would face a third and 1 at their own 34 yard line and Brady would find Chris Hogan for 42 yards to the KC 24 yard line. Brady would find Hogan again on the next play for 19 yards to the five yard line. On third and goal from the 4, Brady would run it in for the 37-33 lead with 5:25 to go. The Chiefs would go three and out on their next drive. The Patriots would get a 50 yard field goal by Gostkowski to make 40-33 with 3:15 to go. It wouldn't take long for the Chiefs to tie the game however. First play of the drive, Mahomes would find Hill and he would run it in for his third touchdown of the and Mahomes' fourth touchdown pass to tie the game at 40 with 3:03 to go. At the two-minute warning, the Patriots would face a third and 1 at their own 34, Sony Michel would go for two yards. Brady would find James White for 16 to the KC 48. The Patriots would use up the clock and on the next play, Brady would find Rob Gronkowski for 39 yards to the Chiefs nine yard line and would have a chance to win it in regulation with three seconds to go. Gostkowski would hit the 28 yard field goal as time expired as the Patriots would hand the Chiefs their first loss of the season with a 43-40 victory at home.

Week of Survival

This past weekend showed us a interesting set of games. In HS Football, Valley View proved they belong as the top team in District 2 as they took a road victory in Dallas. Some teams' playoff hopes were potentially dashed as Valley West fell to Abington Heights on Saturday afternoon. In College Football, there were some scares and a few upsets. Michigan State knocked off Penn State at home. Georgia lost to LSU on the road. UCF survived an upset attempt by Memphis as well as a few others. In the Local College Football scene, all three local teams took victories and Misericordia is looking impressive in their seventh season of existence. Potentially their best season to date. After going winless last season, Wilkes has four wins and quite a few impressive ones as well. King's is currently 3-3 on the season but had to replace their starting QB from a season ago. With all that being said, here is what went down this week in HS and College Football.

HS Football Scores
Berwick 61 Crestwood 13
Delaware Valley 41 Williamsport 0
Hazleton Area 38 Scranton 14
Honesdale 49 Montrose 13
Lackawanna Trail 35 Hanover Area 6
Lake-Lehman 50 GAR 22
Lakeland 30 Nanticoke 0
North Pocono 42 Coughlin 0
Northwest 35 Wyalusing 8
Old Forge 38 Riverside 0
Scranton Prep 50 Pittston Area 12
Valley View 33 Dallas 0
Wallenpaupack 47 Tunkhannock 7
West Scranton 21 Western Wayne 7
Carbondale 44 Holy Cross 14
Wyoming Area 43 Holy Redeemer 7
Abington Heights 35 Valley West 21
Meyers 42 Mid Valley 14
Dunmore 42 Susquehanna 6

Top 25 and Local College Football
(23) USF 25 Tulsa 24
Tennessee 30  (21) Auburn 24
(14) Florida 37 Vanderbilt 27
(3) Ohio State 30 Minnesot 14
(5) Notre Dame 19  Pittsburgh 14
(13) LSU 36 (2) Georgia 16
(22) Texas A&M 26 South Carolina 23
(17) Oregon 30 (7) Washington 27 (OT)
Michigan State 21 (8) Penn State 17
(9) Texas 23 Baylor 17
(10) UCF 31 Memphis 30
(1) Alabama 39 Missouri 10
Iowa State 30 (6) West Virginia 14
Virginia 16 (16) Miami (FL) 13
(12) Michigan 38 (15) Wisconsin 13
USC 31 (19) Colorado 20
King's 51 Alvernia 7
Wilkes 31 FDU-Florham 16
Misericordia 25 Lebanon Valley 21
Bloomsburg 26 East Stroudsburg 18

Eagles cruise to victory over the Giants

The Philadelphia Eagles traveled to the Meadowlands to take on the New York Giants. The Eagles are coming off a tough loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The Giants are coming off a tough loss to the Panthers. Who would come out on top in this NFC East rivalry game? Let's get to it!
 The Giants would get the ball but two plays into the drive, Eli Manning's pass would be intercepted by Grugier-Hill and the Eagles would go three plays as Carson Wentz would go to Alshon Jeffrey for a 13 yard touchdown for a 7-0 Philadelphia lead. The Giants would go on a seven play drive that would result in a 33 yard field goal by Aldrick Rosas to make it 7-3. The Eagles and Giants would trade punts but the Eagles would get the ball late in the first quarter and they would go on a six play drive that would end with Corey Clement going in for a one yard score and a 14-3 Eagles lead. The second quarter would remain the same until late in the second quarter when the Giants went on a nine play drive that ended with a Rosas 21 yard field goal and a 14-6 Eagles lead. The Eagles would get the ball and would face a third and 3 and Wentz would find Nelson Agholor for 58 yards to the Giants 10 yard line. On the next play, Wentz would find Zach Ertz for the 10 yard score and a 21-6 Eagles lead. After a three and out by the Giants, the Eagles would go on a six play drive that would result in a 33 yard field goal by Jake Elliott for a 24-6 lead. Both teams' next series would end in missed field goals as we headed to halftime with the Eagles leading 24-6.
 The Eagles would go on a long 12 play drive that would end with Wentz would find Jeffrey for a one yard score and their second touchdown of the night for a 31-6 lead. The Giants would go on a five play drive that would end with a Saquon Barkley 50 yard touchdown run. Barkley had 130 yards on the ground and had nine catches for 99 yards on the night. The Eagles would add a field goal on their next possession as the Eagles would cruise the rest of the way for a 34-13 victory over the New York Giants. Eagles QB Carson Wentz threw for 278 yards and three touchdowns on the night.

One Step Closer

We got some more big games looming in high school and college football. In HS Football, we have the top two teams in my countdown in Valley View and Dallas which can determine the top seed in the District 2 4A Playoffs with three weeks to go. In college football, you have Georgia taking on LSU. The Tigers had their chances dashed and are hoping to spoil Georgia's chance at the playoff. The CFB playoff picture is starting to become interesting. One loss could mean you're out of the picture or you hope for some help to get back into it. With all this being said, here are the previews for this week for HS Football, Top 25 and Local College Football and the NFL.

HS Football Week 8 Previews and Predictions
Crestwood at Berwick
Fri 7 PM
Crestwood is coming off a win over Tunkhannock. Berwick is coming off a victory over Hazleton Area. Comets wideout Brandon Nieminski has 19 catches for 339 yards and two touchdowns. The Bulldogs' Teagan Wilk has four rushing touchdowns and two receiving touchdowns along with four interceptions on defense.
Prediction: Berwick

Hazleton Area at Scranton
Fri 7 PM
Hazleton Area is coming off a loss to Berwick. Scranton is coming off a close loss to West Scranton. Cougars receiver Jacob Hunsinger has 32 catches for 578 yards and five touchdowns. Knights RB Jerrod Brown is rushing for 577 yards and four touchdowns.
Prediction: Hazleton Area

Honesdale at Montrose
Fri 7 PM
Honesdale is coming off a loss to Scranton Prep. Montrose is coming off a loss to Dunmore. Hornets wideout Justin LoBasso has 23 catches for 232 yards and three touchdowns. Meteors QB Ethan Cina is throwing for 507 yards and five touchdowns.
Prediction: Honesdale

Lackawanna Trail at Hanover Area
Fri 7 PM
Lackawanna Trail is coming their first loss of the year to Old Forge. Hanover Area is coming off a win over Northwest. Lions RB Ray Melnikoff is rushing for 499 yards and six touchdowns. Hawkeyes QB Aaron Hummer is throwing for 499 yards and five touchdowns.
Prediction: Lackawanna Trail

Lake-Lehman at GAR
Fri 7 PM
Lake-Lehman is coming off a win over Holy Redeemer. GAR is coming off a loss to North Penn-Mansfield. The Black Knights' Casey Kaminski has four interceptions on defense. Grenadiers RB Justice Lomas is rushing for 320 yards and seven touchdowns.
Prediction: Lake-Lehman

Nanticoke at Lakeland
Fri 7 PM
Nanticoke is coming off a loss to Dallas. Lakeland is coming off a victory over Carbondale. Trojans QB Colby Butczynski is throwing for 644 yards and six touchdowns and has three rushing touchdowns. Chiefs QB CJ Dippre is throwing for 828 yards and eight touchdowns and has added five rushing touchdowns.
Prediction: Lakeland

Northwest at Wyalusing
Fri 7 PM
Northwest is coming off a loss to Hanover Area. Wyalusing is coming off a loss to Troy. Rangers receiver Bryce Koser has 14 catches for 228 yards and three touchdowns. Wyalusing' defense gave up 10 points in their loss last week.
Prediction: Northwest

Riverside at Old Forge
Fri 7 PM
Riverside is coming off a win over Mid Valley. Old Forge is coming off a big victory over Lackawanna Trail. Vikings QB Johnny Gilchrist is throwing for 1,226 yards and 17 touchdowns. Blue Devils RB Kevin Pepsin is rushing for 523 yards and five touchdowns.
Prediction: Old Forge

Scranton Prep at Pittston Area
Fri 7 PM
Scranton Prep stayed unbeaten with a win over Honesdale. Pittston Area is coming off a loss to Williamsport. Cavaliers QB Leo O'Boyle is throwing for 1,108 yards and 14 touchdowns along with three rushing touchdowns. Patriots RB Derek Lukachko is rushing for 553 yards and five touchdowns.
Prediction: Scranton Prep

Susquehanna at Dunmore
Fri 7 PM
Susquehanna is coming off a win over Holy Cross. Dunmore is coming off a victory over Montrose. Sabers QB CJ Stone is throwing for 482 yards and six touchdowns along with two rushing touchdowns. Bucks RB Rayshaun Dawkins is rushing for 536 yards and nine touchdowns.
Prediction: Dunmore

Tunkhannock at Wallenpaupack
Fri 7 PM
Tunkhannock is coming off a loss to Crestwood. Wallenpaupack is coming off a victory over North Pocono. The Tigers' Garrett Hopkins is rushing for 321 yards and three touchdowns. He also has 20 catches for 349 yards and five touchdowns. The Buckhorns' Joe Ingulli is rushing for 402 yards and eight touchdowns.
Prediction: Wallenpaupack

Valley View at Dallas
Fri 7 PM
Valley View is coming off a win over Western Wayne. Dallas stayed undefeated with a win over Nanticoke. The Cougars' Jaden Duplessis has four interceptions on defense. Mountaineers RB Lenny Kelley is rushing for 979 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Prediction: Valley View

West Scranton at Western Wayne
Fri 7 PM
West Scranton is coming off a victory over rival Scranton. Western Wayne is coming off a loss to Scranton Prep. Invaders RB Kevin Williams is rushing for 693 yards and six touchdowns. Wildcats RB Kobe Sauter is rushing for 798 yards and 11 touchdowns on the season.
Prediction: West Scranton

Coughlin at North Pocono
Fri 7 PM
Coughlin is coming off a loss to Valley West. North Pocono is coming off a loss to Wallenpaupack. The Crusaders' Rafael McCoy is rushing for 389 yards and five touchdowns, he also has two interceptions on defense. Trojans QB Donny Blaine is throwing for 1,145 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Prediction: North Pocono

Williamsport at Delaware Valley
Fri 7 PM
Williamsport is coming off a win at Pittston Area. Delaware Valley is coming off a shutout win over Abington Heights. Millionaires QB Joe Fagnano is throwing for 1,292 yards and 12 touchdowns. Warriors RB Josh Balcarcel is rushing 459 yards and five touchdowns.
Prediction: Delaware Valley

Carbondale at Holy Cross
Sat 1 PM
Carbondale is coming off a loss to Lakeland. Holy Cross is coming off a loss to Susquehanna. Chargers RB Marino DePalma is rushing for 350 yards and two touchdowns. The Crusaders' Jeremy Fick had three catches for 63 yards and a touchdown last week.
Prediction: Carbondale

Wyoming Area at Holy Redeemer
Sat 1 PM
Wyoming Area is coming off a win over Meyers. Holy Redeemer is coming off a loss to Lake-Lehman. Warriors QB Dominic DeLuca is throwing for 516 yards and 10 touchdowns and is rushing for 348 yards and seven touchdowns. Royals junior Chris Pinkowski has an interception on defense.
Prediction: Wyoming Area

Valley West at Abington Heights
Sat 1 PM
Valley West is coming off a win over Coughlin. Abington Heights is coming off a loss to Delaware Valley. Spartans RB Carson Canavan is rushing for 1,000 yards and eight touchdowns. Comets QB George Tinsley is throwing for 923 yards and four touchdowns.
Prediction: Valley West

Mid Valley at Meyers
Sat 7 PM
Mid Valley is coming off a loss to Riverside. Meyers is coming off a loss to Wyoming Area. Spartans RB Colin Hazelton is rushing for 425 yards and four touchdowns. Mohawks RB Nazir Dunell is rushing for 504 yards and seven touchdowns.
Prediction: Meyers

Top 25 and Local College Football Week 7 Previews and Predictions
(23) USF at Tulsa
Fri 7 PM
USF is coming off a win over Massachusetts. Tulsa is coming off a loss to Houston. Bulls QB Blake Barnett is throwing for 1,308 yards and nine touchdowns. Golden Hurricane RB Corey Taylor II is rushing for 411 yards and four touchdowns.
Prediction: USF

Tennessee at (21) Auburn
Sat 12 PM
Tennessee is coming off a loss to Georgia. Auburn is coming off a loss to Mississippi State. Volunteers QB Jarrett Guarantano is throwing for 801 yards and four touchdowns. Tigers RB JaTarvious Whitlow is rushing for 414 yards and four touchdowns.
Prediction: Auburn

(14) Florida at Vanderbilt
Sat 12 PM
Florida is coming off a win over LSU. Vanderbilt is coming off a loss to Georgia. Gators wideout Freddie Swain has 10 catches for 214 yards and three touchdowns. Commodores RB Ke'Shawn Vaughn is rushing for 439 yards and five touchdowns.
Prediction: Florida

Minnesota at (3) Ohio State
Sat 12 PM
Minnesota is coming off a loss to Iowa. Ohio State is coming off a win over Indiana. Golden Gophers wideout Tyler Johnson has 28 catches for 402 yards and six touchdowns. Buckeyes wideout Paris Campbell has 35 catches for 501 yards and seven touchdowns.
Prediction: Ohio State

Pittsburgh at (5) Notre Dame
Sat 2:30 PM
Pittsburgh is coming off an overtime win over Syracuse. Notre Dame is coming off a win over Virginia Tech. Panthers RB Quadree Ollison is rushing for 596 yards and five touchdowns. Fighting Irish RB Dexter Williams is rushing for 339 yards and four touchdowns.
Prediction: Notre Dame

(2) Georgia at (13) LSU
Sat 3:30 PM
Georgia is coming off a win over Vanderbilt. LSU is coming off a loss to Florida. Bulldogs QB Jake Fromm is throwing for 1,200 yards and 12 touchdowns. Tigers QB Joe Burrow is throwing for 1,215 yards and six touchdowns.
Prediction: Georgia

(22) Texas A&M at South Carolina
Sat 3:30 PM
Texas A&M is coming off an overtime win over Kentucky. South Carolina is coming off a victory over Missouri. Aggies RB Trayveon Williams is rushing for 720 yards and seven touchdowns. Gamecocks receiver Bryan Edwards has 24 catches for 309 yards and five touchdowns.
Prediction: Texas A&M

(7) Washington at (17) Oregon
Sat 3:30 PM
Washington is coming off a victory over UCLA. Oregon is coming off a win over California. Huskies QB Jake Browning is throwing for 1,508 yards and nine touchdowns. Ducks QB Justin Herbert is throwing for 1,411 yards and 15 touchdowns.
Prediction: Washington

Michigan State at (8) Penn State
Sat 3:30 PM
Michigan State is coming off a loss to Northwestern. Penn State is coming off a loss to Ohio State. Spartans QB Brian Lewerke is throwing for 1,328 yards and six touchdowns. Nittany Lions QB Trace McSorley has thrown for 1,049 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Prediction: Penn State

Baylor at (9) Texas
Sat 3:30 PM
Baylor is coming off a win over Kansas State. Texas is coming off a win over rival Oklahoma. Bears QB Charlie Brewer is throwing for 1,558 yards and nine touchdowns. Longhorns QB Sam Ehlinger is throwing for 1,499 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Prediction: Texas

(10) UCF at Memphis
Sat 3:30 PM
UCF is coming off a win over SMU. Memphis is coming off a win over UConn. Black Knights QB McKenzie Milton is throwing for 1,501 yards and 15 touchdowns. Tigers RB Darrell Henderson is rushing for 934 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Prediction: UCF

Missouri at (1) Alabama
Sat 7 PM
Missouri is coming off a loss to South Carolina. Alabama is coming off a win over Arkansas. Tigers QB Drew Lock is throwing for 1,487 yards and 11 touchdowns on the season. Crimson Tide QB Tua Tagovailoa is throwing for 1,495 yards and 18 touchdowns.
Prediction: Alabama

(6) West Virginia at Iowa State
Sat 7 PM
West Virginia is coming off a win over Kansas. Iowa State is coming off a win over Oklahoma State. Mountaineers QB Will Grier is throwing for 1,819 yards and 21 touchdowns. Cyclones wideout Hakeem Butler has 18 catches for 372 yards and four touchdowns.
Prediction: West Virginia

(16) Miami (FL) at Virginia
Sat 7 PM
Miami is coming off a close victory over rival Florida State. Virginia is coming off a loss to NC State. Hurricanes freshman QB N'Kosi Perry is throwing for 646 yards and 11 touchdowns. Cavaliers QB Bryce Perkins is throwing for 1,125 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Prediction: Miami (FL)

(15) Wisconsin at (12) Michigan
Sat 7:30 PM
Wisconsin is coming off a victory over Nebraska. Michigan is coming off a win over Maryland. Badgers RB Jonathan Taylor is rushing for 849 yards and eight touchdowns. Wolverines QB Shea Patterson is throwing for 1,187 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Prediction: Michigan

(19) Colorado at USC
Sat 10:30 PM
Colorado is coming off a win over Arizona State. USC is coming off a win over Arizona. Buffaloes wideout Laviska Shenault Jr has 51 catches for 708 yards and six touchdowns. Trojans RB Aca'Cedric Ware is rushing for 335 yards and three touchdowns.
Prediction: Colorado

King's at Alvernia
Sat 1 PM
King's is coming off a loss to Widener. Alvernia is coming off a loss to Misericordia. Monarchs wideout Tim Constantino has 19 catches for 276 yards and two touchdowns. Wolves RB Malcolm Carey is rushing for 480 yards and nine touchdowns.
Prediction: King's

Wilkes at FDU-Florham
Sat 7 PM
Wilkes is coming off a win on Homecoming against Albright. FDU-Florham is coming off a win over Albright. Colonels QB Jose Tabora is throwing for 1,710 yards and 15 touchdowns and is rushing for 377 yards and five touchdowns. Devils QB Jagger Green is throwing for 1,611 yards and 20 touchdowns.
Prediction: FDU-Florham

Misericordia at Lebanon Valley
Sat 1 PM
Misericordia is coming off a win over Alvernia. Lebanon Valley is coming off a loss to Stevenson. Cougars wideout Sam Gillison has 24 catches for 616 yards and five touchdowns. Dutchmen QB Kody Kegarse is throwing for 461 yards and three touchdowns.
Prediction: Misericordia

East Stroudsburg at Bloomsburg
Sat 2 PM
East Stroudsburg is coming off a loss to Kutztown. Bloomsburg is coming off a loss to West Chester. Warriors QB Ben Moser is throwing for 1,169 yards and eight touchdowns. Huskies QB Erik Benjamin is throwing for 780 yards and five touchdowns and has five rushing touchdowns.
Prediction: Bloomsburg

NFL Week 6 Previews and Predictions
Eagles at Giants
Thurs 8:20 PM
The Eagles are coming off a loss to the Vikings. The Giants are coming off a loss to the Panthers. Philadelphia TE Zach Ertz has 41 catches for 437 yards and a touchdown. Giants QB Eli Manning is throwing for 1,381 yards and six touchdowns.
Prediction: Eagles

Buccaneers at Falcons
Sun 1 PM
The Buccaneers are coming off a loss to the Bears. The Falcons are coming off a loss to the Steelers. Tampa Bay receiver Mike Evans has caught 29 passes for 426 yards and three touchdowns. Atlanta QB Matt Ryan has thrown for 1,601 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Prediction: Falcons

Panthers at Redskins
Sun 1 PM
The Panthers are coming off a win over the Giants. The Redskins are coming off a loss to the Saints. Carolina wideout Devin Funchess has 18 catches for 238 yards and a touchdown. Washington RB Chris Thompson has 26 catches for 200 yards and a touchdown.
Prediction: Panthers

Seahawks vs Raiders (Wembley Stadium)
Sun 1 PM
The Seahawks is coming off a loss to the Rams. The Raiders are coming off a loss to the Chargers. Seattle QB Russell Wilson is throwing for 1,086 yards and 10 touchdowns. Oakland TE Jared Cook has caught 30 passes for 390 yards and two touchdowns.
Prediction: Seahawks

Colts at Jets
Sun 1 PM
The Colts are coming off a loss to the Patriots. The Jets are coming off a victory at home over the Broncos. Indianapolis QB Andrew Luck is throwing for 1,491 yards and 12 touchdowns. Jets rookie QB Sam Darnold is throwing for 1,066 yards and seven touchdowns.
Prediction: Colts

Cardinals at Vikings
Sun 1 PM
The Cardinals are coming off their first win of the season over the 49ers. The Vikings are coming off a road victory over the Eagles. Arizona RB David Johnson is rushing for 242 yards and four touchdowns. Minnesota QB Kirk Cousins is throwing for 1,688 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Prediction: Vikings

Steelers at Bengals
Sun 1 PM
The Steelers are coming off a win over the Falcons. The Bengals are coming off a victory over the Dolphins. Pittsburgh RB James Conner is rushing for 342 yards and five touchdowns. Cincinnati wideout AJ Green has 26 catches for 409 yards and five touchdowns.
Prediction: Bengals

Chargers at Browns
Sun 1 PM
The Chargers are coming off a win over the Raiders. The Browns are coming off an overtime win over the Ravens at home. Chargers QB Philip Rivers is throwing for 1,495 yards and 13 touchdowns. Cleveland RB Carlos Hyde is rushing for 348 yards and five touchdowns.
Prediction: Chargers

Bills at Texans
Sun 1 PM
The Bills are coming off a last second victory over the Titans. The Texans are coming off an overtime win over the Cowboys. Buffalo QB Josh Allen has thrown for 748 yards and two touchdowns. Houston wideout DeAndre Hopkins has caught 39 passes for 594 yards and two touchdowns.
Prediction: Texans

Bears at Dolphins
Sun 1 PM
The Bears are coming off a win over Tampa Bay. The Dolphins are coming off a loss to the Bengals. Chicago QB Mitch Trubisky is throwing 945 yards and eight touchdowns. Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill is throwin for 972 yards and eight touchdowns.
Prediction: Bears

Rams at Broncos
Sun 4:05 PM
The Rams stayed undefeated by beating the Seahawks on the road. The Broncos are coming off a loss to the Jets. Rams RB Todd Gurley is rushing for 415 yards and seven touchdowns. Denver QB Case Keenum is throwing for 1,365 yards and five touchdowns.
Prediction: Rams

Ravens at Titans
Sun 4:25 PM
The Ravens are coming off an overtime loss to the Browns. The Titans are coming off a loss to the Bills. Baltimore QB Joe Flacco is throwing for 1,550 yards and eight touchdowns. Tennessee QB Marcus Mariota is throwing for 676 yards and two touchdowns.
Prediction: Ravens

Jaguars at Cowboys
Sun 4:25 PM
The Jaguars are coming off a loss to the Chiefs. The Cowboys are coming off an overtime loss to the Texans. Jacksonville QB Blake Bortles is throwing for 1,525 yards and eight touchdowns. Dallas QB Dak Prescott is throwing for 961 yards and five touchdowns.
Prediction: Jaguars

Chiefs at Patriots
Sun 8:20 PM
The Chiefs stayed unbeaten with a victory over the Jaguars. The Patriots are coming off a victory over the Colts. Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt is rushing for 376 yards and four touchdowns. New England QB Tom Brady is throwing for 1,259 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Prediction: Patriots

49ers at Packers
Mon 8:15 PM
The 49ers are coming off a loss to the Cardinals. The Packers are coming off a loss to the Lions. San Francisco TE Greg Kittle has 23 catches for 399 yards and a touchdown. Green Bay receiver Davante Adams has 37 catches for 425 yards and four touchdowns.
Prediction: Packers