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By BJ Bennett
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SouthernPigskin.com SoCon Columnist Josh Buchanan makes his week five predictions after going 30-1 through the first four weeks.

By Josh Buchanan
SouthernPigskin.com SoCon Writer

 

SouthernPigskin.com SoCon Columnist Josh Buchanan makes his week five predictions after going 30-1 through the first four weeks.

 


Season Record: 30-1

The Citadel at Western Carolina
The Bulldogs struggled with Princeton early but put them away while Western Carolina barely squeaked by Presbyterian.  WCU is going to be better but they will take their lumps from top SoCon schools this year.  Expect this to be a blowout as The Citadel just has too many weapons.

The Citadel - 38
Western Carolina - 14http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/samf/sports/m-footbl/auto_action/2263779.jpeg

Samford at Elon
Wide receiver Terrell Hudgins has been terrific for Elon and should have a huge day against Samford.  Like Western, Samford is not quite ready to compete with the top of the league.  Elon wins with a huge day through the air.

Elon - 42
Samford - 10

Chattanooga at Furman
Furman is coming off a big win against Delaware last week and appears to be a top 25 caliber team, despite preseason projections having them unranked.  The Paladins win this one by double digits.

Furman - 35
Chattanooga - 20

Presbyterian at Appalachian State
After a tough loss to James Madison last week, and injuries, Appalachian State enters this game banged up but angry.  As seen last week, ASU has a tendency for letting teams linger around but PC doesn’t have the talent to come back like JMU did.  This game could be closer than expected early but the home crowd and speed of the Mountaineers prevail easily. 

Appalachian State - 45
Presbyterian - 10

Wofford at Georgia Southern
The Terriers were impressive against South Carolina last week and Southern enters the game after a tough loss to Elon.  The Eagles win with the home crowd behind them in a tough contest.

Georgia Southern - 24
Wofford - 17


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BJ Bennett - Bennett developed the Southern Pigskin concept as a teenager. He has worked for over a decade in sports journalism, writing for major newspapers and hosting a radio show for The Fan Sports Radio 103.7, ESPN Radio Coastal Georgia. Bennett has been published in newspapers, magazines, journals and websites all across the southeast. Down Here, Bennett's original book on southern college football, is currently in the process of being published.