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A fairly even matchup here, though Samford is coming off what was undoubtedly the worst final-week loss for any playoff contender (even worse than Montana's). It's also a classic battle between run-heavy & pass-heavy, as both teams struggle to play away from their strengths. I'll take the Penguins, though, because all 4 of Samford's losses have come on the road.

Here's my assessment of the matchups & my pick for the game:

• • • Quarterbacks -- Samford
      
      Running Backs - Youngstown St.
      
      Receivers/TEs - Samford
      
      Offensive Line - Youngstown St.
      
      
      Defensive Line - Youngstown St.
      
      Linebackers --- Samford
      
      Secondary ---- (push)
      
      
      Kicking ------ Samford
      
      Punting ------ (push)
      
      Return Teams - (push)
      
      Kickoffs ------ Samford
      
      
      
      
      
      • Samford 20-28 Youngstown St.

YSU by 10

Tied 7-7; mid-2Q

Youngstown has now opened up a 10-point lead early in the third.

Hatcher always chokes on the big games.... (at least since he's be in FCS).