This is a fantastic rivalry, and anybody who wants a taste of eight-man football should catch this game. But A-F better have some tricks up its sleeve because OwenGage just might be the best eight-man team in Michigan. Owendale-Gagetown 48, Akron-Fairgrove 34

All Saints is looking for its best start since 2006, and the new dual-QB system with Trevor Sutton and Joe Tany adds an extra wrinkle. But a super long bus trip never helps anybody’s game. Gaylord St. Mary 21, All Saints 20

Jordan Miller, Devonte Mysliwski and the rest of the Central rushing attack are finding some traction. And this is the one and only game on the BCC schedule where the Wolves should run wild. Bay City Central 42, Flint Northwestern 12

A year ago, Glenn romped to a 57-15 victory and the running game with Kristen Valliere and Co. is looking solid again. But I suspect the Bobcats will need plenty of points just to keep pace this time around. Big Rapids 35, John Glenn 32

Mike VanSumeren and Teddy Cecchini have been racking up double-digit tackles game after game for Garber. Expect them to lead the hit parade in this crucial game for the Dukes. Essexville Garber 35, Bridgeport 21

Western finally gets a feel-good win then promptly must deal with the No. 5 team in the state. Midland has the ability to totally dismantle defenses. Hold on tight, Warriors. Midland 42, Bay City Western 14

This could be the most hotly contested game of the week. These two neighbors have been going at it every year since 1958 and are at a dead-even draw at 28-28-1. This is what I call a mild upset, but I’m going for it. Pinconning 14, Standish-Sterling 12

This was a classic a year ago, with Bad Axe winning a 50-40 scoring fest. Can Cass City shake off  its tough loss to Laker and show some mettle by winning a rugged road game? Cass City 20, Bad Axe 14

Houghton Lake already has its most wins since 2011 and looks like a new crew under coach Joe Holloway. Gladwin continues to battle to show it belongs in the JPC’s upper echelon. Gladwin 20, Houghton Lake 13

These neighboring rivals have gone at it on even-steven terms since 1950, with each side winning 30 games. Tawas has owned the series of late with eight wins in nine years. But it’s time to rock back the other way. Oscoda 33, Tawas 21

Caro made a triumphant return in Week 1 after halting its football season a year ago, but the Tigers haven’t been able to build on that. Now it’s about finding an identity for this year’s team, and this is their chance. Despite a 24-8 loss to LakeVille a year ago, I’ve got a feeling this is the week for Caro. Caro 21, Otisville-LakeVille 20

The annual Sugar Bowl has lost a bit of luster as both programs have taken a step back from their powerhouse days. But this is one of those rivalries that turns into a donnybrook regardless the situation. Expect a good one. Unionville-Sebewaing 21, Reese 20