All kickoffs for Tennessee playoffs are at 7 p.m. local time; all Georgia kickoffs are at 7:30 EST.
TENNESSEE PLAYOFFS
Class 5A
OAK RIDGE WILDCATS (10-1) at OOLTEWAH OWLS (9-2)
Stars: The biggest key to slowing the Wildcats is corralling WR Tee Higgins (6-4, 185), who has committed to Tennessee, is a Mr. Football semifinalist and is rated the state’s top junior prospect. Higgins has more than 1,000 yards receiving and 15 touchdowns this season, including a punt return for a score. He also has 48 tackles and has picked off three passes, returning one of the interceptions for a touchdown. Freshman RB Jordan Graham has made a big difference since joining the starting lineup and also is a dangerous kick returner, while TE Darrell Middleton (6-6, 250) has committed to Arizona State and is a big-time weapon near the goal line, where the Wildcats can throw up a jump ball and allow him to go get it. For the Owls, Rashun Freeman is the biggest offensive weapon, and he’s also a leader in the secondary. It’s on defense where the Owls have been special this season, led by LBs Jeremiah Jackson and Tyler Reid.