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