Fireworks aplenty for Week Three's games

HBCU soccer didn’t give us many surprises in Week Two, however loads of enjoyable video games regardless of a washed-out weekend of climate. Week Three has some extra enjoyable matchups on deck and we’ll have a look into the Chris-tal Ball to see what’s in retailer for this weekend’s motion.

Earlier than we get to that, let’s briefly recap a strong, profitable, Week Two on your pleasant neighborhood HBCU soccer prognosticator.

Week Two report: 28-6

Greatest decide: Norfolk State 35, Virginia State 31 (Spartans gained 34-31 in additional time. One other week, one other tremendous near the prediction rating…)

Worst decide: Harmony 17, Bluefield State 13 (Large Blue gained 38-21. I owe you an apology, Bluefield State. I wasn’t accustomed to your sport.)

Recreation of the week: Fort Valley State (0-1, 0-0 SIAC) at Clark Atlanta (1-1, 0-0) SIAC, Thursday Sept. 11, 8:30 p.m., ESPN2

The SIAC will get a nationwide highlight on crimson turf as Clark Atlanta appears to be like to kick off SIAC with a bang in opposition to a Fort Valley State group that sport D-II energy West Alabama all they might deal with two weeks in the past.

The Wildcats used each Jaique Hart and Saadiq Teel at quarterback in opposition to UWA, so the Panthers ought to be on the look-out for a two-QB system.

They need to additionally look out for senior linebacker Jadyn Walker, who collected 12 complete tackles, a sack and an interception in Week 0.

Clark Atlanta’s new quarterback Zy McDonald has the Panthers selecting up the place they left off, scoring 28 factors in opposition to Valdosta State and managing a 17-12 victory over a tricky Florida Memorial group.

The important thing for each groups is a quick begin; neither can fall too far behind the opposite too shortly.

Prediction: Clark Atlanta 28, Fort Valley State 23

Bowie State (1-0) at Delaware State (1-1), Saturday, Sept. 13, 3:30 p.m., ESPN Plus

Delaware State overcame Albany’s quick-strike offense and a tropical storm to provide DeSean Jackson his first victory as head coach.

The Hornets search for their first win streak of any sort in three years when CIAA member Bowie State comes calling.

The Bulldogs made fast work of PSAC member Shippensburg 23-7 final week of their season debut, so DSU, who misplaced to this similar Bowie group 23-11 in 2023, ought to be on excessive alert.

Prediction: Delaware State 35, Bowie State 21

Tuskegee (2-0) at Jackson State (1-1), Saturday Sept. 13, 3 p.m. EST, SWAC TV

The Golden Tigers, recent off of Ballin N’ Parlayin’ underneath the lights for the primary time, face a good brighter gentle after they go to the defending HBCU Nationwide Champions.

JSU performed effectively in opposition to Southern Miss final week and can look to revive order in opposition to a Tuskegee group who didn’t want a lot time to ship Central State packing final week.

It’s a step up in competitors for TU, however Jackson State is aware of they’ll want to concentrate for the total 60 minutes.

Prediction: Jackson State 31, Tuskegee 16

Virginia Union (1-0) at Edward Waters (2-0), Saturday Sept. 13, 4 p.m. EST, ESPN Plus

The defending CIAA champs and D-II quarterfinalists regarded nearly as good as ever in dismissing Miles within the Corridor of Fame Traditional two weeks in the past. They’ll face an Edward Waters group who has responded effectively to a sudden teaching change by scoring 40 factors in every of their two wins.

The Tigers should discover a option to include Curtis Allen, Jada Byers’ successor as a Panther operating again poised to terrorize many a protection. Conversely, VUU might want to maintain the strain on Noah Bodden, a SWAC switch QB who has discovered a house at EWU. This one has “barn burner” written throughout it.

Prediction: Virginia Union 34, Edward Waters 30