Middle Tennessee Powers Collide For the First Time on the Gridiron

Oakland takes on Pearl-Cohn in matchup of two top programs in the state of Tennessee.

Written By: Jay Pace (@TheRealJayPace)

Oakland Patriots (3–0) at Pearl-Cohn Firebirds (0–3) 

ENROLLMENT

Oakland   

1,947 students (Murfreesboro, TN)

Pearl-Cohn 

545 students (Nashville, TN)

II. HEAD COACHES

Oakland – Kevin Creasy

10th Year           (179-11)

18th Overall       (218-23)

8 x State Champion

Pearl-Cohn –Tony Brunetti

20th              (179-71)

20th Overall

1x State Champion 

III. WHEN & WHERE

Fri. Sept. 12, 2025 

7:30 PM

:Pearl-Cohn Stadium Nashville, TN.

IV. SERIES HISTORY

This is the first-ever varsity football meeting between the two programs.

V. PLAYERS TO WATCH

Oakland Patriots

ATH     Joel Wyatt

ATH     Craig Tutt

DE       Quentin Norfolk

ATH     Velon Henderson 

Pearl-Cohn Firebirds

QB         LJ Funk

EDGE    Mikhai “Mechi” Moshay

VI. WHY IT MATTERS

Oakland has rolled through its first three games, pitching back-to-back shutouts and flexing their championship form.

Pearl-Cohn is better than their record shows: all three losses came against elite private school programs. They’re battle-tested and dangerous despite the 0–3 start.

This is the first ever meeting between two Tennessee football brands and bragging rights in the state of Tennessee are on the line and this could set the tone for future clashes. This matchup provides a quality opponent for both teams heading into Region play where every game counts.

VII. HOW IT WILL END

Oakland      38 

Pearl Cohn 10