Head coach: Robert Akins (75-54 in 12 years here; 231-157 overall)
Returning starters: 6 offensive; 6 defensive
Key players: OL Reid Williams (6-1, 285); WR-CB Brayden Broome (6-0, 175); QB-LB Kyle White (5-10, 180); QB-WR Dylan Wright (5-10, 175); DT Michael Toney (6-0, 195); OL James Booth (6-3, 295); OL Scott Clinton (5-11, 280).
Team strengths: Led by recent University of Tennessee at Chattanooga commitment Williams, the offensive line will lead the Tigers. The kicking game should also be strong behind strong-legged sophomore Landon Eaker.
Team concerns: Though six starters return, the defense will be young and most of the returning starters have been so for only one season. The linebacking corps should be fine, but the line and secondary are question marks.
