Election Day Come Early

It may not be November but the Governors are heading to Madison on the last saturday in September. No, not the real governors...the Austin Peay Governors, but this will be no election day victory for Austin Peay.

Coming out of the Ohio Valley Conference the Governors should be completely over matched in this game. When you hear of a "paycheck game" this should be the one that comes to mind. So far in the season the Badgers should be relatively untested. Coming off of wins over UNLV, San Jose State, and Arizona State the Badgers should make quick work of Austin Peay.

Last season the Governors only won three games and to say their defense struggled would be an understatement Austin Peay as a team last season gave up just over 28 points a game in scoring, and allowed opposing offenses to gain over 350 yards per game. Keep in mind most of this is against FCS competetition, but only expect John Clay to rack up like 60 yards...he'll be out by halftime.

In terms of Austin Peay's offense they did put up solid numbers last season collectively. As a team they racked up around 290 yards a game, but they should still be no match for the Wisconsin defense. Unlike the rest of the non-conference competition expect the Governors to do most of their damage on the ground. Last season the Govs were able to rush for over 2,000 yards in positive gains, but take away just over 300 and the you've got just over 1,800 yards. None the less a solid season for any offense on the ground.

So how do we break down who will win this game? Well that's pretty easy...expect Bucky to walk all over the Governors. Austin Peay will be over matched in terms of talent and athletes.

I know what some people may be saying, "that's what Michigan said about Appalachian State," but this isn't Appalachian State. The Mountaineers are again among the top five in the FCS, and could contend for a national title...Austin Peay not so much.

Austin Peay will tell you they are coming to Madison for a football game, but it might as well be a political fundraisor for the Governors. Thank you for the win, and here's your campaign contribution.

Boynton's Badgers Prediction: Wisconsin 38 Austin Peay 10