In and Around the D3 Top 25

Should be another fun weekend in D3.  In looking at those in the Top 25 or on various pollster's watch list, here are some games to keep on the radar:

St. Thomas at Augsburg
Not trying to kid anyone here. Tommies a huge favorite, but Auggies off to a great 4-0 start and freshman RB Tyler Maxwell looks like the real deal averaging over 137 yards rushing per game in an offense that features the pass.

UMHB at Mississippi College
MC has not shown the defense to compete with the Crusaders, but their offense gives them a puncher's chance.

Bethel at St. John's
Could Johnny pride jump up and bite one dimensional Royals?

Buffalo State at Kean
If balanced Bengals can protect Kacz and take care of the ball, this one could surprise.  This series plays close.

Cortland State at Montclair State
Color it red. As expected, Dragons and Hawks battle for NJAC automatic qualifier.  This year Kean is the wild card.

Washington at Wabash
Little Giants should roll, but Bears played them to a 4 point game last year.

Wittenberg at Huntingdon
Hawks are off to a nice start and Witt not the same team on the road.


Elmhurst at Wheaton
If Wheaton doesn't bounce back well from a loss, balanced Blue Jays capable of handing them 2nd straight loss.

Wartburg at Dubuque
We will know a lot more about the high flying Spartans after Saturday.  The Knights will likely have to win out to make the playoff field.

Springfield at Salisbury
Salisbury enters the meat of their first ever E8 schedule by hosting the Pride.  Springfield championship hopes will likely be dashed with a second E8 Loss.


East Texas Baptist at Louisiana College
Tigers win over Hardin-Simmons last week opened some eyes.  Whether their defense holds together a 2nd straight week will determine whether they can be in position to upset the Wildcats.

UW-Oshkosh at UW-Eau Claire
Both QB's, Nate Wara and Austin Neu, have been playing lights out so far this year.  UW-EC started UW-O's three game slide to end last season.  Should be a lot of points and an entertaining game.


Heidelberg at Muskingum
Neither team is used to the air in the upper atmosphere of the OAC but both find themselves there coming into this game.  The winner continues a sold start to 2011.