And here are the sports network picks
Jackson State (1-4) at Southern (4-2), 2:00
The Jaguars have re-established themselves as a top team in the SWAC the past two weeks. Southern struggled out of the blocks with a loss to McNeese State and close win against Mississippi Valley State, and also fell at home to South Dakota State. The last two weeks, the Jaguars have rebounded with high-scoring and competitive wins against Alabama State and Alabama A & M. The Jaguars need to guard against a letdown, especially against a Jackson State team that is second in the SWAC in passing defense. Of course, the last two defenses were also highly ranked before Southern and quarterback Thomas Ricks got a hold of them. Southern?s offense continues to flourish in a victory. Prediction: Southern 38, Jackson State 14
Arkansas Pine-Bluff (4-1) at Grambling State (3-2), 2:30
Grambling State still misses the presence of Bruce Eugene, but the Tigers offense is improving every week behind freshman Brandon Landers. Landers ranks third in the SWAC in total offense and has led the Tigers to three straight wins after an 0-2 start. Grambling State remains two games behind Arkansas Pine-Bluff in the SWAC West standing, so the Tigers face a must win situation if they have any hopes of reaching the SWAC title game. The Grambling State offense is improving, but the Lions defense is the toughest the Tigers have faced all season. Arkansas Pine-Bluff also ranks first in the conference in scoring and rushing offense. The more balanced Lions will win and make Grambling?s hopes at a SWAC West title all but disappear. Prediction: Arkansas Pine-Bluff 31, Grambling State 20