Game 5 of the Night - Season 140

Previous GotN Prediction: Humboldt St 44 - Cheyney 42

Result: Humboldt St 55 - Cheyney 34

Intro/comments/match-up: Humboldt State has made themselves the team to beat. Not to say a team like Texas A&M-Commerce, Long Island, or Northern Michigan couldn't beat them, but the title will run thru Humboldt State. You want it this season, you better plan on figuring out a way to beat them.

Humboldt St took the opening kickoff and marched down the field before settling for a short field goal. After holding Cheyney to a 3-and-out, HS made short work of their next possession with two running plays to cover the entire 77 yards. Cheyney then did their own magic with a one-play 62-yard touchdown pass. HS then took their time marching down the field again, only to fumble just prior to scoring. HS then went ahead and scored on three of their final four possessions of the first half to lead 31-24 at the half. Cheyney was able to keep within range going into the 4th quarter but just couldn't match Humboldt State scoring drives.

Tonight's game features two teams that are currently in the WIS top ten. #5 Lane will be having their home opener tonight with a fantastic game against #9 Southern Connecticut.

Team: Southern Connecticut

Coach: Bce98a # of Seasons: 5

Roster Breakdown:

Seniors: 12

Juniors: 10

Sophomores: 15

Freshmen: 13

Offensive Formations: Notre Dame

Defensive Formations: 3-4

Key Wins: 38-7 over Ferris State, 32-14 over North Carolina Central

Losses: N/A

Comments: Southern Connecticut has a solid upperclassmen team this season that should allow coach bce98a to get his team back to the third round of the playoffs if not further. The offense has red-shirt seniors at QB and RB to go along with a senior at RB, WR, TE, and two OL. The rest of the offensive line is stacked with three juniors and a red-shirt junior. Coach has been putting a lot of resources into his defensive backfield with one red-shirt senior, two red-shirt juniors, two red-shirt sophomores, and two red-shirt freshmen.

Team: Lane

Coach: Heyunous # of Seasons: 2

Roster Breakdown:

Seniors: 15

Juniors: 10

Sophomores: 16

Freshmen: 9

Offensive Formations: Pro-set

Defensive Formations: 3-4, 4-3

Key Wins: N/A

Losses: N/A

Comments: Coach heyunous is in his second season after taking over from coach bofreedom. He was able to make the playoffs in his first season and is off to a good start this season. Both offense and defense have seniors throughout its lineups.

Tonight's Prediction: The winning team will be able to solidify their place in the top ten and improve their chances to make the playoffs in the ultra competitive Rockne. Southern Connecticut has the advantage with overall talent and should pull out the win 32-24.