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2010 MAC Football Picks - Week #1 Recap

The MAC opened the 2010 college football season going 6-7. Along the way there were some impressive efforts in some of those losses. The Bowling Green Falcons went back and forth with a very solid Troy team on the road before losing 30-27 on a FG in the final seconds. After posting a meager 1-11 record in 2009, the Miami RedHawks ventured to Gainsville FL and held the 4 th ranked Gators to just 235-yards of total offense in their 34-12 loss. Even more impressive is that this game was still in doubt into the 4 th period. Kudos to both programs putting up a good fight in their defeat.

Breaking down the numbers more, the MAC went 6-0 against teams from the FCS (I-AA) level and 0-7 against teams from the FBS (IA) group. Here is a quick look at all of the MAC contests over the weekend.

Most Impressive Win
Temple scored nine points in the final 8 seconds in their come-from-behind win over Villanova before 32,000 fans in Philadelphia. ‘Nova is the defending FCS (I-AA) national champ and would beat at least one-third of the FBS (IA) teams in the country.

Least Impressive Performance
Few people expected Toledo to beat one of the best Arizona teams in many years, but no one thought that Toledo would bring a pillow to a gun fight in their 41-2 home loss. The Rockets were outgained 518-183 in total offense and were thoroughly dominated in the Glass Bowl.

Heartbreak Hotel
As noted above, the Falcons lost at Troy on a FG with just seconds to play. Also, Eastern Michigan played very well but gave up a TD with just 38-seconds left in their 31-27 loss to an improving Army team.

RECAP: Luke’s Locks go 13-0 in week #1 !!!

Luke’s Lock: Ball State 28 – SE Missouri St 13

Actual Score: Ball State 27 – SE Missouri St 10

Initial Comment: The Cards will not fall to a I-AA foe like they did last season.
Post Comment: Nailed it – Cory Sykes rushed for two TDs.

Luke’s Lock: Buffalo 42 – RIU 7

Actual Score: Buffalo 31 – RIU 0

Initial Comment: The Bulls have more talent – period.

Post Comment: Nailed it – Jerry Davis throws four TDs passes in Coach Jeff Quinn’s debut.

Luke’s Lock: Kent State 30 – Murray State 10

Actual Score: Kent State 41 – Murray State 10

Initial Comment: Could this be the year Kent State gets back to a bowl? If so, it would be the first time since 1972. Starting 1-0 is a definite.

Post Comment: Nailed it – Spencer Keith throws for 275-yards and three TDs.

Luke’s Lock: Central 52 – Hampton 14

Actual Score: Central 33 – Hampton 0

Initial Comment: The ‘Chips will roll under the leadership of the new coaching staff.

Post Comment: New QB Ryan Radcliff accounts for two TDs and throws for 242-yards.

Luke’s Lock: Iowa State 24 – NIU 21

Actual Score: Iowa State 27 – NIU 10

Initial Comment: This will go to the wire; NIU has a real shot at a nice BCS road win.

Post Comment: Thought this one would be closer, NIU’s Chad Spann rushed for 80-yards.

Luke’s Lock: Temple 21 – ‘Nova 20

Actual Score: Temple 31 – ‘Nova 24

Initial Comment: Quite possible the best game of the week; the Owls will win the Mayor’s Cup this year after a gut wrenching loss last season.

Post Comment: Nailed it – may be the most exciting game and best win of the year for Temple

Luke’s Lock: Arizona 31 – Toledo 24

Actual Score: Arizona 41 – Toledo 2

Initial Comment: Look for the Rockets to make this an entertaining game and yes, UT always has a real shot to beat a BCS team at home. They’ve done so three straight seasons.

Post Comment: Is Arizona that good or is Toledo that bad? The next few weeks will tell.

Luke’s Lock: Florida 63 – Miami (O) 3

Actual Score: Florida 34 – Miami (O) 12

Initial Comment: Not a good game for Miami to play at this point in time during their program’s rebuilding stage.

Post Comment: Miami played very well, with more performances like this and the RedHawks will be back in contention much sooner than expected.

Luke’s Lock: Michigan State 33 – Western 14

Actual Score: Michigan State 38 – Western 14

Initial Comment: The Spartans should control this contest from start to finish.

Post Comment: Nailed it – Alex Carder throws for 220-yards and two TDs.

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Luke’s Lock: Syracuse 26 – Akron 17

Actual Score: Syracuse 29 – Akron 3

Initial Comment: The Orange are improved while Akron has several unanswered questions. The Zips have the talent to pull the upset but can the new coaching staff build a winning mindset?

Post Comment: 166-yards of total offense and just 15,969 fans for a home game against a Big East team on a beautiful day with no Ohio State game as competition is pathetic.

Luke’s Lock: Army 30 – EMU 9

Actual Score: Army 31 – EMU 27

Initial Comment: This may be one of the chances Eastern has to win a game in 2010.

Post Comment: EMU got my memo above and played hard until the end, this could have been a very nice win both for the MAC and for Eagles.

Luke’s Lock: Ohio 27 – Wofford 7

Actual Score: Ohio 33 – Wofford 10

Initial Comment: The Bobcats rarely beat anyone badly. OU will win but the score will not be a blow out.

Post Comment: Nailed it – OU rushes for 231-yards and holds the Terriers to less than ten yards passing.

Luke’s Lock: Troy 28 – BGSU 17

Actual Score: Troy 30 – BGSU 27

Initial Comment: The Falcons upset Troy last year to open the season, look for the Trojan to return the favor. BG is a team in transition, so is Troy this season. This game may be closer than the score indicates.

Post Comment: Coach Clawson showed us last year than he can develop and elevate QB play and offenses right away – will the Falcons be the sleeper of the MAC in the 2010?