Massey Ratings predicts Saint Johns victory Thursday

For what it's worth, the Massey Ratings computer predicts Saint Johns will beat Northwest on Thursday, 32-20.

The Mounties are still searching for their first win against the Redwings, having gone 0-4 since they first played in 2005.

Two years ago, Northwest lost in a 49-41 shoot out. (see Rivals Archive for all the scores).

Saint Johns went 7-2 in the regular season last year and lost in the first round of the playoffs. The Redwings beat Charlotte last week in the season opener.

The Mounties will likely have their hands full in their home opener Thursday evening. But if they can keep up the momentum their offense showed in the second half last week, and if they can hold Saint Johns under 30 points, an upset is possible.

Rivals archive: Northwest vs. Saint Johns

Northwest has played Saint Johns 6 times.

The Redwings lead the series 6-0

2010 - Saint Johns 34, Northwest 7
2009 - Saint Johns 35, Northwest 20
2008 - Saint Johns 35, Northwest 6
2007 - Saint Johns 49, Northwest 41
2006 - Saint Johns 42, Northwest 14
2005 - Saint Johns 49, Northwest 20

Scores come from michigan-football.com.