One opening day down, two more to go. HS Football opened up last Friday with college football starting up this week. NFL is following suit next week. The matchups could make for some interesting games and early tests for teams wanting to go deep into the playoffs. For College Football, we've waited months for the start of the season and it has finally arrived. What teams will emerge as the top four teams to make the college football playoff and compete for the National Championship. With all that being said, here are the previews for District 2 HS Football and the Top 25 and Local College Football teams.
HS Football Week 2 Previews and Predictions
Holy Redeemer at GAR
Thurs 7 PM
Holy Redeemer is coming off a loss against Holy Cross. GAR is coming off a loss on the road to Susquehanna. A short week for both as they played on Saturday and play on Thursday night. Royals QB Colin Conway ran for two touchdowns in Week 1. Grenadiers RB Justice Lomas had three rushing touchdowns against Susquehanna.
Prediction: GAR
Dallas at Crestwood
Fri 7 PM
Dallas is coming off a victory over Tunkhannock. Crestwood is coming off a road win over Coughlin. Mountaineers wideout Luke DelGaudio had three catches for 104 yards and two touchdowns. Comets RB Pat Rother ran for 162 yards and a touchdown against Coughlin.
Prediction: Dallas
Honesdale at Wallenpaupack
Fri 7 PM
Honesdale is coming off a tough loss to Lakeland. Wallenpaupack is coming off a loss to Valley View. Hornets RB Andy Carroll ran for 66 yards last week. Buckhorns RB Joe Ingulli rushed for 53 yards and a touchdown.
Prediction: Wallenpaupack
Lake-Lehman at Hanover Area
Fri 7 PM
Lake-Lehman is coming off a loss to Western Wayne. Hanover Area lost to Athens last week. Black Knights QB Ethan Adams threw for 96 yards and two touchdowns. Hawkeyes RB Joseph Curcio rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown.
Prediction: Lake-Lehman
Mid Valley at Dunmore
Fri 7 PM
Mid Valley is coming off a blowout loss to Wyoming Area. Dunmore is coming off a loss to Scranton Prep. Mid Valley couldn't get much going in their Week one matchup. The Spartans' Josh Angelo recorded an interception. The same could be said for Dunmore as they had a tough time against Scranton Prep. The Bucks' Rayshaun Dawkins ran for 30 yards against Scranton Prep. One of these teams will get back on track after a tough week one.
Prediction: Dunmore
Nanticoke at Tunkhannock
Fri 7 PM
Nanticoke is coming off a tough loss to Pittston Area. Tunkhannock is coming off a loss to Dallas. Trojans RB Joe Ammons ran for 177 yards and a touchdowns. Tigers QB Jack Chilson threw for 122 yards and a touchdown.
Prediction: Nanticoke
North Pocono at Western Wayne
Fri 7 PM
North Pocono is coming off a loss to West Scranton. Western Wayne is coming off a victory over Lake-Lehman. Trojans wideout Daniel Walsh had three catches for 54 yards. Wildcats RB Kobe Sauter rushed for 157 yards and a touchdown. He also had an interception on defense.
Prediction: North Pocono
Northwest at Meyers
Fri 7 PM
Northwest is coming off a loss to Lackawanna Trail. Meyers is coming off an overtime loss to Riverside. Rangers QB David Piestrak threw for 92 yards and a touchdown and also ran in for another score. The Mohawks' Kevin Dessoye had two interceptions on defense.
Prediction: Meyers
Old Forge at Lakeland
Fri 7 PM
Old Forge is coming off a shutout win over Carbondale. Lakeland is coming off a close win over Honesdale. Blue Devil wideout Anthony Rios had four catches for 39 yards and a touchdown. Chiefs QB CJ Dippre had 88 yards in the air and 49 yards on the ground in his debut at QB.
Prediction: Old Forge
Pittston Area at Berwick
Fri 7 PM
Pittston Area is coming off a close road victory over Nanticoke. Berwick is coming off a blowout victory against Abington Heights. Patriots wideout Bryan Giambra had seven catches for 115 yards and three touchdowns. Bulldogs freshman Aiden Mason had a kickoff returned for a touchdown and added a rushing down in his first game.
Prediction: Berwick
Riverside at Carbondale
Fri 7 PM
Riverside is coming off an overtime victory over Meyers. Carbondale is coming off a shutout loss to Old Forge. The Vikings' Kristian Pon had 92 yards rushing and two touchdowns. He also had four catches and 47 yards. Chargers RB Adam Rossetti had 20 yards in their loss to Old Forge.
Prediction: Riverside
Scranton Prep at Scranton
Fri 7 PM
Scranton Prep is coming off a shutout victory over Dunmore. Scranton is coming off a loss to Valley West. Cavaliers QB Leo O'Boyle threw for 91 yards and two touchdowns. He also added a rushing touchdown. This past week, O'Boyle committed to Lafayette for basketball. Knights RB Jerrod Brown rushed for 33 yards and a touchdown.
Prediction: Scranton Prep
West Scranton at Delaware Valley
Fri 7 PM
West Scranton is coming off a shutout victory over North Pocono. Delaware Valley is coming off a loss on the road at Pennridge. Invaders RB Kevin Williams ran for 106 yards in their victory against North Pocono. Warriors wideout Jawon Foushe had four catches for 105 yards and two touchdowns.
Prediction: Delaware Valley
Coughlin at Wyoming Area
Fri 7 PM
Coughlin is coming off a loss to Crestwood. Wyoming Area is coming off a big victory over Mid Valley. The Crusaders' Rafael McCoy rushed for 81 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught four passes for 55 yards. Warriors RB Corey Mruk had two rushing touchdowns last week.
Prediction: Wyoming Area
Valley West at Hazleton Area
Fri 7 PM
Valley West is coming off a victory over Scranton. Hazleton Area is coming off a victory over Pottsville. The Spartans' Nate Baranski had 121 yards and a touchdown passing and had three catches for 20 yards. Cougars RB Damon Horton rushed for 131 yards and two touchdowns. He also had four catches for 66 yards and a touchdown.
Prediction: Hazleton Area
Lackawanna Trail at Susquehanna
Sat 1 PM
Lackawanna Trail is coming off a victory over Northwest. Susquehanna is coming off a win over GAR. The Lions' Cody Moyle ran for 71 yards and a touchdown. Sabers QB CJ Stone threw for 60 yards and a touchdown. He also ran for 53 yards.
Prediction: Lackawanna Trail
Montrose at Holy Cross
Sat 1 PM
Montrose is coming off a loss to Wyalusing. Holy Cross snapped a 25 game losing streak as they beat Holy Redeemer. Meteors wideout Chucky Rohan had two catches for 61 yards and a touchdown. Crusaders RB Jeremy Fick ran for 91 yards and two touchdowns in the victory.
Prediction: Montrose
Valley View at Abington Heights
Sat 1 PM
Valley View is coming off a victory over Wallenpaupack. Abington Heights is coming off a blowout loss to Berwick. Cougars QB Jordan Conserette threw for 90 yards and a touchdown. He also added 63 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. The Comets' Mike Malone had five catches for 63 yards.
Prediction: Valley View
College Football Top 25 and Local Week 1 Previews and Predictions
(21) UCF at UConn
Thurs 7 PM
UCF is coming off an undefeated season last year and the unofficial National Champions. UConn went 3-9 last season. Huskies QB David Pindell threw for 937 yards and four touchdowns. He also added three rushing touchdowns. UCF QB McKenzie Milton threw for 4,037 yards and 37 touchdowns last season.
Prediction: UCF
Utah State at (11) Michigan State
Fri 7 PM
Utah State finished 6-7 last season. Michigan State went 10-3 in 2017. Spartans senior RB LJ Scott rushed for 898 yards and eight touchdowns last season. Utah State redshirt sophomore Jordan Love threw for 1,631 yards and eight touchdowns last season.
Prediction: Michigan State
Western Kentucky at (4) Wisconsin
Fri 9 PM
Western Kentucky finished 6-7 last season. Wisconsin comes in ranked at number 4. Hilltoppers redshirt senior TE Mik'Quan Deane had 11 catches for 143 yards and one M Badgers sophomore RB Jonathan Taylor rushed for 1,977 yards and 13 touchdowns last season.
Prediction: Wisconsin
San Diego State at (13) Stanford
Fri 9 PM
San Diego State finished 2017 with a . Stanford finished the season 9-5. Aztecs senior QB Christian Chapman threw 13 touchdowns last season. Cardinal senior RB Bryce Love ran for 2,118 yards and 19 touchdowns last season.
Prediction: Stanford
Oregon State at (5) Ohio State
Sat 12 PM
Oregon State finished the season losing their final five games last season. Ohio State finished the season by winning the Big Ten and won their Bowl Game. Buckeyes sophomore RB JK Dobbins rushed for 1,403 yards and seven touchdowns last season. Beavers senior QB Jake Luton played in four games last season and threw for 853 yards and four touchdowns.
Prediction: Ohio State
(23) Texas vs Maryland
FedEx Field
Sat 12 PM
Texas finished the season by winning their bowl game against Missouri. Maryland lost their last four games of 2017. Longhorns sophomore QB Sam Ehlinger threw for 1,915 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2017. Terrapins senior RB Ty Johnson rushed for 875 yards and five touchdowns last season.
Prediction: Texas
FAU at (7) Oklahoma
Sat 12 PM
FAU finished the season 11-3 and ended the season on a 10 game winning streak. Oklahoma ended their season in the National Semifinal falling to Georgia. FAU junior RB Devin Singletary ran for 1,920 yards and 32 touchdowns last season. Sooners junior RB Rodney Anderson rushed for 1,161 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2017.
Prediction: Oklahoma
Southern at (16) TCU
Sat 12 PM
Southern finished their season at 7-4. TCU won their bowl game against Stanford last season. Horned Frogs senior defensive end Ben Banogu had 8.5 sacks last season. Southern sophomore John Lampley will be making his first college start on Saturday.
Prediction: TCU
Furman at (2) Clemson
Sat 12:20 PM
Furman went 8-5 last season. Clemson ended their season losing in the National Semifinal to eventual national champion Alabama. Paladins redshirt senior RB Kealand Dirks rushed for 720 yards and nine touchdowns. Tigers sophomore RB Travis Etienne rushed for 766 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Prediction: Clemson
(6) Washington vs (9) Auburn
Sat 3:30 PM
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Washington ended their season by falling in their bowl game to Penn State. Auburn lost their bowl game to UCF. Huskies senior RB Myles Gaskin rushed for 1,380 yards and 21 touchdowns. Tigers senior linebacker Deshaun Davis had 82 tackles and 3.5 sacks last season.
Prediction: Auburn
Austin Peay at (3) Georgia
Sat 3:30 PM
Austin Peay finished last season at 8-4. Georgia ended their season by falling in overtime of the National Championship game. Governors sophomore QB Jeremiah Oatsvall threw for 453 yards and six touchdowns last season. Bulldogs sophomore QB Jake Fromm is looking for a repeat of last season where he threw for 2,615 yards and 24 touchdowns.
Prediction: Georgia
Tennessee vs (17) West Virginia
Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC
Sat 3:30 PM
Tennessee ended their season by losing three straight games. West Virginia lost their bowl game to Utah to end the season. Volunteers junior receiver Marquez Callaway caught 24 passes for 406 yards and five touchdowns. Mountaineers senior QB Will Grier threw for 3,490 yards and 34 touchdowns.
Prediction: West Virginia
Appalachian St at (10) Penn State
Sat 3:30 PM
Appalachian State went 9-4 last season and won their bowl game. Penn State went 11-2 last season and beat Washington in their bowl game. Mountaineers senior RB Jalin Moore ran for 1,037 yards and 12 touchdowns last season. Penn State senior QB Trace McSorley threw for 3,570 yards and 28 touchdowns last year.
Prediction: Penn State
UNLV at (15) USC
Sat 4 PM
UNLV ended their season by losing to Nevada. USC lost their bowl game to Ohio State to end the season. Rebels sophomore QB Armani Rogers threw for 1,471 yards and six touchdowns. He also ran for 780 yards and eight touchdowns. JT Daniels is starting his first college game at QB for USC.
Prediction: USC
(22) Boise State at Troy
Sat 6 PM
Boise State won their bowl game against Oregon. Troy won their bowl game against North Texas. Broncos senior QB Brett Rypien threw for 2,877 yards and 16 touchdowns. Trojans senior cornerback Blace Brown recorded five interceptions last season.
Prediction: Boise State
SF Austin at (18) Mississippi State
Sat 7:30 PM
SF Austin finished the season by losing two straight games. Mississippi State won their bowl game against Louisville. Lumberjacks junior QB Jake Blumrick threw for 1,654 yards and eight touchdowns last season. Bulldogs senior RB Aeris Williams ran for 1,107 yards and six touchdowns.
Prediction: Mississippi State
(14) Michigan at (12) Notre Dame
Sat 7:30 PM
Michigan fell to South Carolina in their bowl game. Notre Dame beat LSU in their bowl game last season. Wolverines redshirt senior defensive linemen Chase Winovich recorded eight sacks and recovered two fumbles. Fighting Irish junior cornerback Julian Love recorded three interceptions in 2017.
Prediction: Notre Dame
Louisville vs (1) Alabama
Camping World Stadium, Orlando, FL
Sat 8 PM
Louisville lost their bowl game to Mississippi State. Alabama comes in as the defending National Champions. Cardinals sophomore linebacker Dorian Etheridge recorded 83 tackles last season. Crimson Tide QB Jalen Hurts is 26-2 in his career as the starter.
Prediction: Alabama
Bowling Green at (24) Oregon
Sat 8 PM
Bowling Green finished the season by losing three straight games. Oregon lost their bowl game to Boise State. Falcons RB Andrew Chair ran for 725 yards and four touchdowns. Ducks junior QB Justin Herbert threw for 1,983 yards and 15 touchdowns.
Prediction: Oregon
(8) Miami (FL) vs (25) LSU
AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX
Sun 7:30 PM
Miami fell to Wisconsin in their bowl game. LSU lost to Notre Dame in their bowl game. Hurricanes redshirt senior QB Malik Rosier threw for 3,120 yards and 26 touchdowns last season. Tigers senior safety John Battle had four passes defensed and an interception last season.
Prediction: Miami (FL)
(20) Virginia Tech at (19) Florida State
Mon 8 PM
Virginia Tech lost to Oklahoma State in their bowl game. Florida State won their bowl game against Southern Mississippi. Hokies redshirt sophomore QB Josh Jackson threw for 2,991 yards and 20 touchdowns. He also ran for 324 yards and six touchdowns. Seminoles redshirt junior QB Deondre Francois missed all but one game due to a season-ending injury. In 2016, he threw for 3,350 yards and 20 touchdowns
Prediction: Florida State
King's at Moravian
Sat 1 PM
King's had a 5-5 season last year. Moravian finished 2-8 last season. King's RB Jordan Downes rushed for 678 yards and five touchdowns last season. Moravian safety Nick Zambelli recorded 3 interceptions last year.
Prediction: King's
Hartwick College at Wilkes
Sat 1:30 PM
Hartwick finished last season 3-7. Wilkes finished last season with an 0-10 and now have a new head coach in Jonathan Drach. Hartwick College junior RB Ronald Ballard rushed for 442 yards and two touchdowns last season. Last season, Colonels wideout Jeff Steeber had 36 catches for 344 yards and two touchdowns.
Prediction: Hartwick College
Merchant Marine at Misericordia
Sat 1 PM
Merchant Marine went 6-4 last season. Misericordia finished the season 1-9. MM senior defensive back Brooks Cannell recorded two interceptions and recovered two fumbles last season. Cougars senior RB Clayton Vleck ran for 328 yards and two touchdowns last season.
Prediction: Merchant Marine
Merrimack at Bloomsburg
Sat 2 PM
Merrimack finished last season with a 4-6 record. Bloomsburg went 7-4 last season. Merrimack Redshirt senior wideout Cody Demers had 57 catches for 624 yards and three touchdowns last season. Huskies redshirt sophomore Qmac Quiteh rushed for 979 yards and eight touchdowns last year.
Prediction: Bloomsburg
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