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Falcons analysis: Return of QB Michael Penix Jr. was needed jolt
Just four days after an ugly home loss, the Atlanta Falcons pulled off an overwhelming bounce-back win on the road that restored hope for their 2026 season.

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Cleveland rallies for win at Tyner in state-ranked showdown
Cleveland senior quarterback Kason McGowan knew what he wanted when the Blue Raiders found themselves down 11 points with nine minutes to play Friday night at Tyner.

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Baylor mauls Nashville’s MBA for 6-0 start, awaits rival McCallie
Baylor School's football team was dressed to impress Friday night at Heywood Stadium.

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South Pittsburg better down the stretch in road win at Red Bank
The momentum at Tom Weathers Field was in Red Bank's hands nearly halfway through the third quarter Friday night.

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Rhea County starts hot and cruises to shutout win at East Hamilton
Rhea County's football team is getting healthy and starting to take flight.

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Bryson Penson’s big plays lead LaFayette to first 5-0 start since 1986
Sometimes in football, speed does kill.

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Prep roundup: No. 3 Meigs County scores late to hold off Sweetwater
In a battle of unbeatens, Sweetwater and state-ranked Meigs traded touchdowns throughout the first half Friday night.

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Final scores and photos from Friday’s Chattanooga-area prep football games
Check out the final scores and photos from Friday night's Chattanooga-area high school football games.

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State prep football scores for Tennessee, Georgia on Sept. 25, 2026
State high school football scores for Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, as provided by The Associated Press.

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Vols look to break 41-year drought against No. 1 teams as Texas visits
On Sept. 28, 1985, unranked Tennessee walloped Bo Jackson and top-ranked Auburn 38-20 inside Neyland Stadium.
