Thomas can run the ball well, and most importantly, play excellent defense. Davidson has the most consistently explosive offense in the conference, but I worry about their defense in this game. What an impressive debut season they've had after making the jump from Division III to Division I. Thomas (MN) at Davidson: The Tommies would be right in the mix for the Pioneer League title - and an auto-bid - if they were eligible. Pick: SLU 42, UIW 37 The Czar's Upset Pick of the Week Experience matters in games like this, and right now you have to trust what the Lions are bringing to the table. The winner has the inside track to the Southland Conference title and auto-bid to the playoffs, while the other has to hope for an at-large bid. The playoff implications are why this is a vital game. Kelley, the reigning Walter Payton Award winner, and Cameron Ward, the reigning Jerry Rice Award winner, will light up the scoreboard. Southeastern Louisiana at Incarnate Word: Two of the best QBs in the FCS take the field in this game. The Skyhawks offense is more likely to get off to a faster start, which should be enough to sneak them over the top. While UTM's résumé is strong enough to secure one, you don't want to leave it up to chance. A Tigers win would put them in the driver's seat for the Ohio Valley Conference title and leave UT-Martin hoping for an at-large bid. This is another tricky game in terms of the FCS playoffs. UT-Martin was down 16-0 last weekend to Austin Peay in the first half, only to soar back and win 17-16. The key for them has been a stout defense and finally figuring out their QB situation with Geremy Hickbottom. Tennessee State at UT-Martin: First year coach Eddie George has his Tigers riding a four-game winning streak, and they're winners of five of their last six games. Pick: Montana State 24, Eastern Washington 21

I believe the winner will definitely be a final-four team in the playoffs, but in this matchup, I will side with linebacker Troy Andersen and the Bobcats defense to get key stops. Both teams will want to dictate the pace of the game: Montana State wants to play it slow, while EWU wants to make it a track meet. The Bobcats have the excellent defense and Eastern Washington's offense is a legitimate point-a-minute type that averages 51 points per game.

This will be a strength-vs-strength battle. This is the game I personally have been waiting for because I feel like Montana State hasn't garnered enough respect nationally. Montana State at Eastern Washington: A huge game in the Big Sky Conference is a battle between top-five teams. Just Missed the Cut: Holy Cross, South Dakota, Fordham, Norfolk State, FAMU, Dartmouth The Czar's Games of the Week

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