NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH (1-0) at TYNER RAMS (0-0)
Storyline: So much for easing into the season for Tyner. The Rams’ 26 seniors will begin trying to erase the memory of last season’s struggles against one of the city’s top teams, while the Irish look to continue the offensive fireworks with which they began the season in last week’s lopsided win at Central. Both teams can score quickly and from anywhere on the field, with Notre Dame having the more balanced offense, while Tyner will look to use a variety of running backs, including Chaysen Patrick and Shannon Sprawls, to wear on Notre Dame’s defense.
BLEDSOE COUNTY WARRIORS (0-0) at SOUTH PITTSBURG PIRATES (0-1)
Storyline: For the second straight week the Pirates will face a team from a larger classification with a coach making his debut. The young Pirates never were able to find an offensive rhythm in the season-opening loss to Sequatchie County as penalties and missed blocking assignments cost them what few chances they had for big plays. For Bledsoe coach Josh Owensby, senior fullback and defensive end Tavian Dodd will be a key on both sides of the ball.
BOYD-BUCHANAN BUCCANEERS (1-0) at KING’S ACADEMY LIONS (0-1)