Silver lining in the polls

This week's up-and-down results in the OVC has led to some mixed results in the top 25 polls today. First, the good news: While Eastern Kentucky and Eastern Illinois both lost ground in The Sports Netowrk Top 25 following their losses, Jacksonville State edged its way in, giving the OVC three teams in the top 25.

EIU is at #20, down from #18. EKU is at #24, down from #19. Jax State comes in at #25. Tennessee State, meanwhile, is now on the radar screen, getting 20 points in the "others receiving votes" category.

Things were not so good in the fan poll over at AnyGivenSaturday.com. While Eastern Illinois lost just one spot, falling to #18 from #17, Eastern Kentucky dropped out of the top 25 from the #22 spot. EKU received 21 points in the voting, followed by Jax State with 16 points.

The three ranked OVC teams all will get chances to solidify their standings this week, facing competition from wihtin the league. All three are on the road, with EKU at Tennessee Tech Thursday night. Saturday EIU is at Samford and Jax State visits UT-Martin. Sept. 30 could feature the first contest between ranked OVC teams, as JSU visits the Colonels.