Setting The Pace: Tennessee Week 8 Preview

By Staff Writer Jay Pace (@TheRealJayPace)

The Week That Will Be…Week 8

As we enter Week 8 of the Tennessee high school football season, several marquee matchups across the state promise playoff-level intensity and major implications for the weeks ahead.

Antioch vs. Franklin Road Academy

Undefeated Antioch and its superstar quarterback, Andre Adams, face off against private school powerhouse Franklin Road Academy in what should be a true barometer game for both programs. Expect a playoff-type atmosphere as two talented teams look to prove they belong among the state’s elite and build momentum heading into the postseason.

Bearden at Cleveland

It’s been a tough season for both Bearden and Cleveland, but this matchup could serve as a turning point. The Blue Raiders are still searching for their first win of the year, and if they hope to avoid the first winless season in school history, this may be their best opportunity to do so.

Nashville Christian at Tyner

The nation’s top-ranked quarterback, Jared Curtis, leads Nashville Christian into Chattanooga to take on undefeated Tyner in one of the most intriguing games of the week. Both teams boast high-powered offenses and physical defenses, setting the stage for a showdown that could have major playoff seeding implications.

Week 8 has arrived, and with it comes defining moments for programs chasing perfection, redemption, and everything in between.