FB: Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[Dr. Doolittle]

Any Cal Lu guys thinking Lugo needs to be gone? 23-32 as a head coach and never had a winning season in the SCIAC.

Lugo is not a good coach, leader or man.  He is not honest and cares about himself, not the players.  My son played 4 years and started over 20 games, played in over 30.  His opinion that I am relaying.

[Dr. Doolittle]

Complete and total domination by the Bulldogs. Crazy after ULV had given CMS all they could handle a week before. Maybe the Bulldogs are figuring some things out? They were good in the 2nd half against Chapman too.

This Cal Lu team losing on Homecoming to this Pomona team is a very bad look. Pomona is in a rebuilding year and Cal Lu has an all-conference caliber QB and a stud group of WRs. Can't lose that game. Lutherans have done nothing to address their run game struggles. 2.6 yards per carry isn't going to get it done. If anyone in admin over there cares, Cal Lu needs to do some soul searching.

Same problem, No offensive line or running game for 8 years

[olddog]

Early Pick, no AI color on it ...

The Regals vs. the Leo's. Despite Doc, I am going with the Regals...if they could run the ball, it would be a lock, but LV dbs cannot tackle. Lutes by 10

Regals (oops Reginas, thanks Cat) vs. the Underwear Runners, I always take athletes and speed over brains and brawn in D3 Football. The Orange Panthers by 7

PU vs. PP, The Hens will get tear up the cats, APU has worse linemen in the SCIAC, amazed that none of the transfer's helped. Hens wont crack by 14 eggs

Richard Millhouse Nixon vs. Running Dogs, as I stated last week if the Dogs can run on LV they win, same case this week. I like what I see out of Whittier, they play very hard. Dogs will eat ...by many

[10Freeway]

Agree Old Dog, Whittier should not score against the Bulldogs.

[MonroviaCat]

Early Pick, no AI color on it ...

The Regals vs. the Leo's. Despite Doc, I am going with the Regals...if they could run the ball, it would be a lock, but LV dbs cannot tackle. Lutes by 10

Regals vs. the Underwear Runners, I always take athletes and speed over brains and brawn in D3 Football. The Orange Panthers by 7

PU vs. PP, The Hens will get tear up the cats, APU has worse linemen in the SCIAC, amazed that none of the transfer's helped. Hens wont crack by 14 eggs

Richard Millhouse Nixon vs. Running Dogs, as I stated last week if the Dogs can run on LV they win, same case this week. I like what I see out of Whittier, they play very hard. Dogs will eat ...by many

CLU is playing La Verne and Chapman this week?   

I think Whittier scores once on Redlands--I've watched a little and Whittier's QB throws a nice ball.  I think they score on break away pass type play (broken coverage or just luck) or get close enough to make a FG.  Other than that--I think all these picks are spot on.

[that guy 31]

First place in the SCIAC is on the line Saturday night as CMS travels to Chapman. Both teams enter at 5-1 overall and 4-0 in conference play.

CMS has been impressive defensively all season and features one of the conference's most dangerous offensive weapons in Noah Macapulay, who leads the SCIAC in receptions and receiving yards.

Expect a physical battle where turnovers, special teams execution, and limiting costly mistakes could be the difference.

Chapman has won five straight against CMS, a streak the Stags are looking to snap as both teams fight to remain undefeated in conference play.

Claremont defense is good but hasn't been dominant and they have been very inconsistent on offense. They go long periods during games where they just can't get anything going. Macapulay is a jet out there but outside of him they have trouble generating explosives and Champan will do everything in their power to make other people beat them.

Chapman is the class of the conference. Panthers by two scores.

[SoCalLance]

SCIAC WEEK 7 PREDICTIONS


Cal Lutheran at La Verne

Prediction: Cal Lutheran 28 – La Verne 20

La Verne is coming off an embarrassing performance last week, but I expect a much better showing this Saturday. A strong week of practice and some added motivation should have the Leopards ready to compete. I see La Verne keeping this game closer than many expect, but ultimately, Cal Lutheran's ability to move the ball through the air will be the difference. The Kingsmen make enough plays offensively to escape with a win.


Redlands at Whittier

Prediction: Redlands 40 – Whittier 7

Whittier continues to struggle offensively, and I don't see that changing this week. Redlands should have a significant advantage in the trenches and will look to establish the running game early. If the Bulldogs control the line of scrimmage as expected, this game could get out of hand quickly. I expect Redlands to dominate from start to finish in a convincing road victory.


Azusa Pacific at Pomona-Pitzer

Prediction: Pomona-Pitzer 31 – Azusa Pacific 10

Pomona-Pitzer's defense is starting to look like one of the more legitimate units in the conference. The Sagehens have shown they can make life difficult for opposing offenses, and I don't see Azusa Pacific having the firepower to consistently move the football. Pomona-Pitzer controls this game defensively and cruises to another conference victory.


CMS at Chapman — GAME OF THE WEEK

Prediction: Chapman 31 – CMS 21

Without question, the biggest matchup of Week 7. Both teams enter undefeated in conference play, and the winner will take control of the SCIAC championship race.

CMS has been impressive defensively all season, but its offense has been inconsistent at times. On the other side, Chapman's defense has established itself as one of the best in the conference, while Fischer Huss continues to give the Panthers a dangerous rushing attack.

I believe this game will ultimately come down to two things: turnovers and special teams. Both defenses are capable of making game changing plays, and whichever team protects the football and avoids costly mistakes will have a significant advantage.

Chapman has won five straight meetings against CMS, and I expect that streak to continue. The Panthers have the defensive toughness and offensive balance to take control of this game. I expect a physical battle early, but Chapman pulls away in the second half and puts itself in the driver's seat for the SCIAC title.

[olddog]

Man, I felt sorry for Coach White at WC Saturday night at their homecoming game getting boat raced. I think the QB's are getting tested for being color blind today.

UR, advise to the OC, run the ball, run the ball, run the ball, keep the O line the jab....dont get cute the last two games. Keep the D off the field for more than three plays.

[olddog]

This week in the SCIAC...

The Regals visit the Purple Pens, despite sweet uniforms, the Pens will get whipped by the Lady Lutes, 28+

The Hens vs. the Panthers, Panthers will feast on the Hens, 10+

The Cat Bowl, the Leo's will take down the old Cougars ....LV by 14+...just cant believe how bad those older transfers are, soft ...reason they transferred

The Chubby Dogs vs. Loaded $tag$, $tag$ by 10, this game has the makings of an upset. If UR can find a running game. The OC does not need to get cute and lets his two running backs run downhill and control the possession clock, they have a chance. Nothing cute from the OC, use your tight ends and just let these chubby linemen block straight ahead.
Limit their number of kick slides and moving of the feet by my overweight O line. . QB runs boot well, set it up...Sometimes you don't have to the smartest guy in the room OC, just execute.

[SoCalLance]

SCIAC WEEK 8 PREDICTIONS

Cal Lutheran 49 – Whittier 3

Cal Lu should roll in this one. Whittier has struggled to move the ball all season, and I don't see that changing this weekend. Cal Lutheran has too much offensive firepower, and this game could get out of hand early.

Pomona-Pitzer 17 – Chapman 28

This is the matchup of the week. Pomona-Pitzer enters with the conference's No. 1 defense in scoring, total yards allowed, and rushing defense. On the other side, Chapman leads the SCIAC in points per game and total offense, all while having played a more challenging non-conference schedule.

Similar to last week's matchup for Chapman, this game will come down to three things: special teams, turnovers, and field position. Something has to give when the conference's top defense meets its top offense. I like Chapman to make enough plays offensively and come away with the win.

La Verne 23 – Azusa Pacific 7

APU continues to struggle offensively, although its defense has shown signs of improvement as the season progresses. La Verne, on the other hand, seems to have taken a step backward from last season. Until they prove they can beat one of the established conference teams from 2025, I'm not convinced this program is making meaningful progress.


Claremont-Mudd-Scripps 20 – Redlands 21

This could be the sneaky upset of the week. CMS put a ton of emotion and energy into last week's matchup against Chapman, and I wouldn't be surprised to see a bit of a letdown.

Redlands has a legitimate chance to pull off the upset if they commit to running the football, control the line of scrimmage, and avoid getting too cute offensively. CMS is still a very good football team, but this has all the makings of a trap game.

I'm calling the upset. Redlands wins a close one at home.




THE SCIAC TITLE RACE IS WIDE OPEN!

With just a few weeks remaining in the regular season, the conference championship race is far from decided.Chapman, Pomona-Pitzer, CMS, and Redlands all still have a path to the SCIAC Championship Game.

Every game matters from here on out. One upset could completely shake up the standings, and with several contenders still in the mix, the final weeks of the regular season should be interesting.

[that guy 31]

Pretty surprised by the Stags-Bulldogs result. I thought it would be about a 50/50 game. Didn't expect such a lopsided score. Bulldogs gained almost 400 yards but you can't turn the ball over and expect to win against a fundamentally sound team. Stags don't turn it over and don't get behind the sticks with penalties. It's not always sexy but it will win you a lot of games.

Bulldogs season is essentially over and they will now play for pride. Admin should be fine-tuning their short list of candidates. Would be a completely unserious move to let Jim Good run it back again. Redlands was flat out not competitive vs the top teams in the league. Blown out by CMS, CLU, and Chapman. Two of those games were in the Runner. Tonight was homecoming. No more excuses. Bulldogs need new leadership. They should have done it last year, but the 2nd best time is now.

As for the Stags, they get a tune-up with Azusa before their re-match with Chapman in two weeks. I'm not confident they'll fare much better the 2nd time in Orange, but it's nice to be playing for something in the last week of the season.

[RFBredux]

Pretty surprised by the Stags-Bulldogs result. I thought it would be about a 50/50 game. Didn't expect such a lopsided score. Bulldogs gained almost 400 yards but you can't turn the ball over and expect to win against a fundamentally sound team. Stags don't turn it over and don't get behind the sticks with penalties. It's not always sexy but it will win you a lot of games.

Bulldogs season is essentially over and they will now play for pride. Admin should be fine-tuning their short list of candidates. Would be a completely unserious move to let Jim Good run it back again. Redlands was flat out not competitive vs the top teams in the league. Blown out by CMS, CLU, and Chapman. Two of those games were in the Runner. Tonight was homecoming. No more excuses. Bulldogs need new leadership. They should have done it last year, but the 2nd best time is now.

As for the Stags, they get a tune-up with Azusa before their re-match with Chapman in two weeks. I'm not confident they'll fare much better the 2nd time in Orange, but it's nice to be playing for something in the last week of the season.

Redlands leadership gives zero **** about football if they bring Jim Good back. The whole staff needs to go.

[10Freeway]

Bulldog football is an embarrassment. The SCIAC is honoring Jeff Martinez for destroying Bulldog football. 30 years of winning tradition down the drain. Thanks a lot. 

[SoCalLance]

SCIAC WEEK 9 PREDICTIONS

Whittier 10 at La Verne 28

It looks like these two teams will be facing off in back-to-back weeks. La Verne should take care of business in both matchups. It's been a tough season for Whittier, as they've struggled to generate any offensive production while also having significant issues defensively. I don't see much changing this week. La Verne should control this game from start to finish.

APU 3 at CMS 31

With CMS already securing a spot in the SCIAC Championship Game against Chapman, I expect their focus to be on staying healthy and preparing for next week's showdown. I wouldn't be surprised to see key players used sparingly to keep everyone fresh. APU's offense has shown little improvement throughout the season, and CMS should have no trouble shutting down the run game. Even with limited snaps from their starters, CMS should cruise to a comfortable victory.

Redlands 24 vs. Pomona-Pitzer 21

This matchup should come down to the battle in the trenches. I expect Redlands to establish its ground game early and control the line of scrimmage. Pomona-Pitzer has struggled to consistently put points on the board, but its defense has been one of the better units in the conference and should keep this game competitive. Ultimately, I like Redlands to win a physical, low-scoring battle.

Chapman 31 at Cal Lutheran 21

This could be one of the more interesting matchups of the weekend. Cal Lutheran leads the conference defensively in points allowed per game and yards allowed per game. Add in Senior Night, and I expect Cal Lu to come out with plenty of energy and emotion. There's nothing the Kingsmen would love more than to knock off the current No. 1 seed in the SCIAC.

For Chapman, establishing the run game and putting consistent pressure on the quarterback will be critical. Cal Lu has the defensive talent to make this a four-quarter battle, but I believe Chapman's offensive balance and ability to create pressure defensively will ultimately be the difference. Chapman pulls away late to secure the victory.



LOOKING AHEAD: SCIAC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

All signs point toward a highly anticipated rematch between CMS and Chapman in Week 10, with the Stags traveling to Chapman for the SCIAC Championship Game.

Their first meeting was a battle, with CMS holding the lead heading into the fourth quarter before Chapman rallied to secure the victory. Now, with a conference championship on the line, expect an entirely different level of intensity. CMS will be looking for revenge, while Chapman will have an opportunity to defend its home field and prove that the first meeting was no fluke.