Somerset (8-1) makes the long trip to Hopkinsville to take on Christian County (3-5) in a game that is huge for Somerset's RPI. The Briar Jumpers are coming off a district title clinching win at Monroe County. Although the final score of the game was 41-14, Somerset didn't play particularly well against the Falcons. The Jumpers had over 150 yards in penalties and struggled defensively in the first half against the short passing game of Monroe. The game was tied 14-14 at halftime before Somerset scored 27 unanswered points in the 2nd half. Christian County is coming off of a huge 24-21 win against McCracken County. Although the Tigers record is only 3-5, don't be fooled, they are a solid football team. The combined record of the teams that have defeated Christian County is 38-10. The Tigers are playing at home and Somerset will have a 3 hour bus ride to Hopkinsville. If the Jumpers get off to a sluggish start this week, they will quickly find themselves in a hole. Who wins this one and why?

I think this is a tough game to pick and anyone entering our contest will get to do so.

This is a very interesting game. I believe on paper Somerset should be the favorite.

BUT, factoring in the strength of schedule and a long bus ride, this game will be a lot closer than what the initial eye test suggests.

Somerset is still an unknown to us in the western part of the state but there is no doubt they are a high quality program.

Christian County is coming off a huge 24-21 win over McCracken County that moved their record to 3-5. But a closer look reveals a 7 point loss to Cooper and a 4 point loss to Henderson. They could very easily be 2-6 and also very easily be 5-3.

Christian County’s strength is their defense. They shutout McCracken County for the 1st half and also held McCracken to a total of 6 points through 3 quarters.

I’m anxious to see how this one goes.

1 hour ago, WKY_Football said:

This is a very interesting game. I believe on paper Somerset should be the favorite.

BUT, factoring in the strength of schedule and a long bus ride, this game will be a lot closer than what the initial eye test suggests.

Somerset is still an unknown to us in the western part of the state but there is no doubt they are a high quality program.

Christian County is coming off a huge 24-21 win over McCracken County that moved their record to 3-5. But a closer look reveals a 7 point loss to Cooper and a 4 point loss to Henderson. They could very easily be 2-6 and also very easily be 5-3.

Christian County’s strength is their defense. They shutout McCracken County for the 1st half and also held McCracken to a total of 6 points through 3 quarters.

I’m anxious to see how this one goes.

If Somerset wins it will boost their RPI