Following the official kickoff of the high school football season last week, we now turn our attention to Week 2, which will feature a total of 183 games.
This week includes only one regional matchup and 11 games scheduled for either Thursday or Saturday.
Additionally, 10 teams will compete against non-TSSAA opponents, and 11 teams will have a bye during Week 2.
Historical Notes
McKenzie at Dresden: McKenzie won 25-14 in the 2023 playoff semifinals.
Ensworth at MBA: These two rivals have met each other several times in playoff matchups. In the 2012 playoff semifinals, Ensworth defeated MBA 35-7. MBA won 10-7 against Ensworth in the 2014 playoff championship, and 21-17 in the 2016 playoff semifinals. Since 2019, the winning margin between these teams has been less than 20 points each game.
DCA at Friendship Christian: Friendship Christian won 34-10 in the 2017 state championship.
Whitwell at Greenback: Whitwell won 24-21 in the 2018 playoff semifinals.
Soddy Daisy at Ooltewah: The games in the last three years have been decided by less than 10 points each.
Lookout Valley at Mt. Juliet Christian: The away team has won the past four meetings since 2020.
Coffee Co. at Tullahoma: These two opponents will compete in the annual “Coffee Pot” rivalry game. This rivalry has existed since 1924 and is one of the most storied rivalries in the state of Tennessee. Last year, Tullahoma took back the trophy after defeating Coffee Co. 16-0.
Pickett Co. at Sunbright: The last two times these teams have faced each other, in 2023 and 2019, both games were decided by exactly 22 points.
Tipton-Rosemark at Gibson Co.: The past three matchups between these two teams have been decided by eight or fewer points.
Wartburg Central at Harriman: These teams have faced each other six times since 2015. The road team has only won once in this timeframe, when Harriman defeated Wartburg by 21 points in 2017.
Wooddale at Raleigh Egypt: This game is the only region matchup this week. Last year, Raleigh Egypt only won by a touchdown.
NFHS Network Coverage
Schools will be broadcasting 73 games this week on the NFHS Network live video streaming platform. With an NFHS Network subscription you can watch any and all games for one low monthly or annual fee. Watching the games is easy, whether it's on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Download the NFHS Network app from Google Play or the iTunes App Store and take the live coverage with you wherever you go.
