Reigning champion Gary Anderson has been handed another showdown with world No 1 Michael van Gerwen on night two of the Premier League in Newcastle. Anderson has recovered from a virus and makes his first appearance in the competition against Van Gerwen at the Metro Radio Arena on Thursday night, live on Sky Sports.But Robert Thornton is the latest player to struck by the illness bug and has withdrawn from playing Michael Smith, meaning James Wade will play twice. Opening night winners Raymond van Barneveld, Peter Wright, Adrian Lewis, James Wade and Dave Chisnall also return to action, while Phil Taylor and Michael Smith will try to get off the mark in the north east.Michael Smith v James Wade Michael Smith suffered two humbling defeats on his debut night Smith endured a nightmare debut in the Premier League as Bully Boy was on the receiving end of two one-sided defeats against Peter Wright and Adrian Lewis.He must adjust to a new opponent at just a few hours notice after his original opponent Thornton backed out due to illness. On a coin toss, Wade will step in for his first of two matches on Thursday and will fancy his chances of using his vast experience to vanquish Smith.Raymond van Barneveld v Peter Wright Peter Wright powered to an opening victory in Leeds In stark contrast, Van Barneveld and Wright should be brimming with confidence after making a winning start to the new campaign.Barney averaged 103.60 in his comfortable 7-2 win over old rival Taylor, while Wright completed a 121 checkout on the bullseye during his own 7-2 savaging of Smith. 2014 Premier League champion Raymond van Barneveld dominated his match against Phil Taylor Both men lacked consistency last year and this match could be an early indication of whether Van Barneveld or Wright could challenge for the title.Adrian Lewis v Dave Chisnall Adrian Lewis sent out a warning to his rivals with a dominant display on night one This match features two other players who kicked-off the Premier League schedule in style as Chisnall and Lewis recorded impressive results at the First Direct Arena.Chisnall, who hit the most 180s in last years Premier League, fired in three maximums in his thrashing of Thornton and Lewis cruised to a 7-2 win over the struggling Smith. Adrian Lewis had to settle for a 120 after his third dart got caught between his other treble 20s playing in the third leg Lewis has approached the sport with renewed commitment and reached the final of the recent World Darts Championship, but could have his hands full against Chisnall in this battle of two heavy scorers.Gary Anderson v Michael van Gerwen Van Gerwen watched on helplessly as James Wade inflicted an early setback Anderson was unable to begin the defence of his title on night one after being struck down by a virus, but has been cleared to make his return in this eagerly awaited match-up with Van Gerwen.The Scot defeated the Dutchman in last years Premier League final to secure silverware, but MVG did exact a form of revenge by beating Anderson in the European Championship final. 2013 champion Michael Van Gerwen lost his first match of the Premier League Darts season, being beaten 7-4 by James Wade Van Gerwen will be determined to make a winning response following last weeks 7-4 defeat to an inspired Wade.James Wade v Phil Taylor Phil Taylor had something to smile about after his defeat to Raymond van Barneveld Taylor has swiftly hit back at his doubters after that defeat by Van Barneveld, averaging 109.6 in a 6-2 win over Van Gerwen in last weekends UK Open Qualifier Three final. That result was a timely reminder that The Power is far from finished as he prepares to face Wade, who fired in five 180s in his own victory over Van Gerwen on night one.Wade, who plays twice on Thursday, lost both of his meetings with Taylor in the previous campaign, but The Machine ended the Stoke mans lengthy reign at the World Matchplay with a semi-final win last summer.Watch night two of the Premier League this Thursday night, starting at 7pm on Sky Sports 1. Or watch for £6.99 without a contract, on NOW TV Also See: PL darts talking points Wade has the whole game Brutal Barney shuts off Power Premier League darts recap Air Jordan 5 Retro For Sale . The 18th player to shoot 60 on the tour, Jamieson settled for par on the final hole when his 15-foot birdie chip grazed the edge of the hole and stayed out. After opening with rounds of 66 and 73 to make the cut by a stroke, he had 11 birdies in the bogey-free round. Retro 5 Air Jordans For Sale . 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(STATS) -- While the FBS is littered with conference title games, the FCS is nearly void of them.Sam Houston State and Central Arkansas are having one anyway.Its an unofficial, de facto Southland Conference championship game Saturday when the top-ranked Bearkats (10-0, 8-0) host the No. 11 Bears (9-1, 8-0). While the only league with a true title game is the SWAC, Southland schedule makers must be pinching themselves because its been 28 years since two teams with perfect conference records played for the championship in the final week.If were in the top five in the country, then Central Arkansas should be in the top five in the country because its like looking into a mirror, Sam Houston State coach K.C. Keeler said.Both teams are headed to the playoffs regardless of the result, but theres still plenty on the line -- besides just a conference crown.Keelers squad can make a big statement to the FCS selection committee after cruising through a weak schedule and never really being challenged. SHSU won every game by at least 13 points behind an unstoppable offense led by likely Walter Payton Award candidate Jeremiah Briscoe. The Bearkats average of 53.7 points is best in the country, about a touchdown better than second-place Ohio State, and so is their average of 592.4 total yards.A team with no discernible weaknesses, Central Arkansas coach Steve Campbell said. Very strong, and theyre at the top of the statistics nationally in many, many categories. Offensively, in about every category.Theyre not at the top, however, in the selection committee rankings. The Bearkats are only No. 5 on that list while the Bears are No. 7. The top eight seeds receive first-round byes, so its very possible the loser Saturday wont get one.A defeat would crush SHSUs hopes of earning one of the top two seeds, which receive home-field advantage through the semifinals. Thats a very real and important possibility for a Bearkats team which is 37-2 at home since the start of 2011.The Bears, on the other hand, have been road warriors. Theyve won nine straight away from home, including a 5-0 record this season which includes a win over FBS foe Arkansas State and a 35-0 thrashing of defending conference champion McNeese. In fact, Central Arkansas four road wins over FCS schools have all been by at least 20 points, so it wont be scared going into Bowers Stadium.While SHSU was the preseason favorite to win the conference, the Bears were picked to finish third, but it was hard to see this coming after the Bears lost in Week 2. However, that defeat was to a Samford team which now resides at No. 18 in the STATS FCS Top 25, and Central Arkansas has recovered to win eight in a row.The Bearkats havent facedd anyone of that caliber.dddddddddddd They didnt have to play the Southlands third-place team, Southeastern Louisiana, while the Bears whipped the Lions by 30 points on the road.Sam Houstons only non-conference wins were against Division II Panhandle State and sub-.500 Texas Southern. Central Arkansas, meanwhile, lost by only six to Samford and defeated an Arkansas State team which is tied for the Sun Belt Conference lead.For the most part, weve been very dominant, but its great to have a phenomenal opponent, Keeler said. We are playing one of the best teams in the country this weekend. So I think for both of us its a big ballgame, an opportunity to move up.Central Arkansas ranks among the FCS top 10 defensive teams, allowing 16.8 points and 300.7 yards per game. The Bears are No. 1 against the run -- in FCS or FBS -- at 67.8 yards per game.However, theyre not as good against the pass, and no offense passes better than the Briscoe-led Bearkats.No one in all of college football has more touchdown passes than Briscoes 45, and he has only seven interceptions in 377 attempts. The FCS top-rated passer has thrown for 3,665 yards -- good for third among quarterbacks in both subdivisions -- and hes been sacked just seven times.Tremendous poise in the pocket, he knows where he wants to go with the football, Campbell said. Hes got great awareness, he never gets rattled. Hes a very, very calming presence, and they play a fast-tempo offense. Hes really got a great handle on everything that theyre wanting to do. Outstanding football player.He could be a big problem for a Bears defense which just allowed 340 yards passing last week to Nicholls freshman Chase Fourcade and gave up 424 to Arkansas States Justice Hansen. Each of those signal-callers had only one other 300-yard game all season. The best quarterback theyve faced is Samfords Devlin Hodges -- the FCS eighth-rated passer -- and he picked apart the Bears for 282 yards and three touchdowns.Central Arkansas employs a balanced offense, throwing and rushing for more than 2,000 yards apiece, as junior quarterback Hayden Hildebrand has had a solid season with 15 touchdowns through the air and four on the ground.Keeping up with the Bearkats -- on their home field, no less -- is a different animal altogether. Then again, maybe the Bears defense is the one which can keep that scary offense in check.Defensively, they just fly to the ball, Keeler said. Steve has done a phenomenal job there. Theyve gotten better every single year. 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