WEEK 1 PICKS: 30-40, 75%
WEEK 2 PICKS: 34-44, 77.3%
SEASON: 64-84, 76.2%

A little improvement. Not too shabby. Happy I was able pick a couple of “upsets” like Breckenridge over Childress, Clyde over Eastland and Merkel over Stanton. Wish I had some do-overs on some games as well.

On to week three, where we have five matchups between unbeaten teams, ten games featuring a winless team against an unbeaten team and three matchups of winless teams among the games in the Big Country in the high school ranks.

*NOTE: “The Spread” comes from Dave Campbell’s Texas Football (texasfootball.com)

Abilene High (1-1) at Midland Legacy (1-1)

The Eagles bounced back from their week one loss to Permian with a 14-10 win over Cooper in the Crosstown Showdown, now they hit the road for the first time this season to face another old district foe. Midland Legacy is coming off a somewhat surprising 48-27 loss to Tascosa (who looms on the Eagles’ schedule in a key district game on September 30) to fall to 1-1. The Rebels handed Abilene High its only district loss a year ago, winning 42-33 at Shotwell Stadium, and they return some big-time talent like cornerback Canyon Moses (who has committed to Arizona) and quarterback Marcos Davila (who has dozens of D1 offers including Baylor, TCU and Texas Tech). The Eagles were dominant on defense and significantly better on offense against Cooper after picking up just 48 yards and three first downs (tied for a program record low) in their week one loss to Permian. They’ll have to take another big jump to contend with the Rebels on the road. Legacy leads the all-time series 34-23.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Abilene High: #23 in 5A D1, last week #20
Midland Legacy: #63 in 6A, last week #27

THE SPREAD: MIDLAND LEGACY BY 15
THE PICK: MIDLAND LEGACY

San Angelo Central (1-1) at Cooper (0-2)

Cooper is still looking for win number one on the season as they welcome 6A San Angelo Central to Shotwell Stadium Friday night. The Coogs will play their first true road game next week but, before that, they’d love to pick up a victory on their home field. Cooper came up shy in a 14-10 decision against Abilene High last week, while the Bobcats won a 52-49 shootout at home over El Paso Montwood. Central fell on the road at Killeen Shoemaker 31-24 in week one. The Cougars have been in both of their games deep in the fourth quarter but haven’t been able to pull out a victory, but that should change this week against the Bobcats. This is the first meeting between the two schools since 2013 and Central has the all-time edge 27-20-1.

DCTF Computer Ranking
San Angelo Central: #179 in 6A, last week #164
Cooper: #23 in 5A D2, last week #24

THE SPREAD: COOPER BY 12
THE PICK: COOPER

Lubbock Cooper (1-1) at Wylie (2-0)

The Bulldogs have turned some heads with their hot start, winning 30-24 at Brownwood and following it up with a 30-0 victory at Lubbock Monterey. Now Wylie gets to play at home for the first time and they’ll have to face a team that’s been a thorn in their side over the past few seasons. Lubbock Cooper is not a district foe for the Bulldogs now, but they beat them in district play every year from 2018-2021 and have a 5-0 all-time lead in the series. They won 27-8 at Dumas in week one but fell to Frenship 36-33 last week. Wylie seems to be getting back to their pre-jump-to-5A selves this season, and knocking off the Pirates would be a big step in proving they have arrived at the 5A level.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Lubbock Cooper: #27 in 5A D1, last week #15
Wylie: #25 in 5A D2, last week #37

THE SPREAD: LUBBOCK COOPER BY 20
THE PICK: LUBBOCK COOPER

Photo: Derrick Stuckly/Brownwoodnews.com

Brownwood (1-1) at Burnet (1-1)

The Lions head back to Burnet County for a second straight week, hoping to build on a week two beat down of Marble Falls. Brownwood jumped all over the Mustangs 55-16 last week to even its record, now they get set to face a Bulldog squad that is coming off a 29-21 loss to Llano. The Lions have beaten Burnet two years running in non-district play and are big favorites to do it again Friday night on the road. Brownwood is a perfect 6-0 all-time against Burnet.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Brownwood: #20 in 4A D1, last week #39

Burnet: #67 in 4A D1, last week #70

THE SPREAD: BROWNWOOD BY 22
THE PICK: BROWNWOOD

Photo: Levelland & Hockley County News-Press

Canyon Randall (1-1) at Snyder (2-0)

The Tigers moved to 2-0 with a 21-7 win at Levelland last week and will have to step their game up as they welcome a bigger program to town Friday night. Canyon Randall drops to 4A this season after years on the 5A level and brings a 1-1 record with them to their matchup with the Tigers. The Raiders beat Clovis, NM last week 35-10 but lost 11-7 to Andrews in week one. Snyder will likely need to put more points on the board this week than they have over the first two games, but their defense has been very good thus far, allowing just three touchdowns through two weeks. This is the first ever meeting between the teams on the football field.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Canyon Randall: #36 in 4A D1, last week 34
Snyder: #54 in 4A D2, last week #58

THE SPREAD: RANDALL BY 7
THE PICK: RANDALL

Pecos (1-0) at Sweetwater (0-2)

The Mustangs lost at home to San Angelo Lake View at home last week 39-25 and now hope to defend the Mustang Bowl against former district opponent Pecos. The Eagles had their bye week to start the season but picked up a 12-0 victory at San Elizario in week two. Pecos was originally scheduled to host this game, but their new stadium is not quite ready so they hit the road once again this week. The Mustangs beat the Eagles last season 61-37 at the Mustang Bowl. Sweetwater has dominated the all-time series, leading 25-2.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Pecos: #60 in 4A D2, last week #59
Sweetwater: #66 in 4A D2, last week #57

THE SPREAD: SWEETWATER BY 4
THE PICK: SWEETWATER

#6 Cisco (2-0) at Breckenridge (2-0)

This would be the game I’d want to see in the Big Country if I wasn’t going to be in Midland for the Abilene High game (shameless plug, listen/watch our stream of the game here). Cisco and will make the short drive to Breckenridge to take on a Buckaroo squad full of confidence after a 35-8 road victory at state ranked Childress. The Loboes, up a spot to number six in the latest 2A D1 rankings, have to be quite confident themselves after taking down Wall on the road 18-14. Cisco prevailed over the Bucks 28-27 in overtime at home a year ago to run their winning streak in the series to seven. The Loboes haven’t lost to the Buckaroos since 1999, but they did not meet from 2000 to 2014. The matchup this time around should be another great one, as the Buckaroos look to continue turning heads across the state and the 2A Loboes look to go to 3-0 against class 3A competition in non-district play.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Cisco: #9 in 2A D1, last week #10
Breckenridge: #17 in 3A D1, last week #44

THE SPREAD: CISCO BY 14
THE PICK: BRECKENRIDGE

Merkel (1-1) at Clyde (1-1)

Both the Badgers and Bulldogs earned shut out victories last week to get to 1-1, Merkel 15-0 at home over Stanton and Clyde 26-0 at home over Eastland. Merkel has only allowed 20 points so far this season, but Clyde has the edge on offense after two weeks averaging 19.5 points per game to the Badgers 13.5. I expect a close game throughout in this one with the Bulldog offense being able to do just enough to get a win on their home field. The two teams are playing for the first time since 2019. Clyde has won seven in a row but Merkel leads the series 33-24-2.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Merkel: #62 in 3A D2, last week #78
Clyde: #53 in 3A D1, last week 66

THE SPREAD: CLYDE BY 11
THE PICK: CLYDE

Jim Ned (0-2) at Wall (1-1)

The Indians continue their tough slate in non-district action with a road trip to Wall this week. Jim Ned has losses to Hawley and Holliday, who were both ranked #5 in their respective classes at the time, while Wall beat Eastland 49-20 in week one before falling to Cisco 18-14 last week. Until Jim Ned gets healthy they’re going to continue to have a tough time in 2022. The Indians have won two straight against the Hawks, including a 37-20 decision a year ago, but Wall leads the all-time series 26-13.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Jim Ned: #15 in 3A D1, last week #12
Wall: #14 in 3A D2, last week #11

THE SPREAD: JIM NED BY 18
THE PICK: WALL

Stamford (2-0) at Ballinger (0-2)

The Bulldogs put their perfect mark on the line as they head south to Ballinger for their second road game of the year. The Bearcats will be at home for the first time in 2022 and for the first time under new head coach Ty Lang. Ballinger is coming off a rough 48-0 loss at state-ranked Coleman, while Stamford beat rival Haskell last week 28-9. Stamford has not started 3-0 since 2018, while Ballinger hasn’t started 0-3 since 2016. According to Lonestarfootball.net, this is the first meeting between the programs since 1989. Stamford leads the all-time series 19-12.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Stamford: #30 in 2A D1, last week #35
Ballinger: #73 in 3A D2, last week #67

THE SPREAD: BALLINGER BY 1
THE PICK: STAMFORD

Early (1-1) at Comanche (2-0)

Early ran into a buzzsaw against Tolar last week, dropping its home opener by a surprising 51-14 margin. The Longhorns road does not get any easier as they head to unbeaten Comanche to face an Indians squad that has already surpassed its win total from 2021. Early entered the season with high hopes but has not been sharp through two weeks. They’ll need to refocus to pick up a road win at Comanche. Early beat the Indians 58-14 last season but Comanche leads the all-time series 13-4.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Early: #26 in 3A D2, last week, #21
Comanche: #30 in 3A D2, last week #34

THE SPREAD: EARLY BY 28
THE PICK: COMANCHE

#2 Hawley (2-0) at Eastland (0-2)

The Bearcats have been dominant in wins over Jim Ned and Lubbock Roosevelt so far this season and now hit the road for the first time to face Eastland. The Mavericks have struggled thus far with losses to Wall and Clyde, and this will be a very tough test for their young team as part of their brutal non-district schedule. These two have not met since 2009 and the Mavericks lead the all-time series 6-0.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Hawley: #1 in 2A D1, last week #1
Eastland: #49 in 3A D2, last week #27

THE SPREAD: HAWLEY BY 13
THE PICK: HAWLEY

Dublin (0-2) at Anson (0-2)

The Tigers hope to earn their first victory for new head coach Cory McCombs as they play their home opener against winless Dublin. The Tigers have averaged nearly 20 points per game on offense through two weeks, but the defense has given up 47 and 32 in losses to Seymour and Archer City. Dublin fell to Fort Worth Christian 61-23 in week one and 55-14 at home to powerful Albany a week ago. The Tigers and Lions met a year ago with Dublin winning 21-14, but Anson topped the Lions 44-28 in 2020. Anson leads the all-time series 2-1.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Dublin: #48 in 3A D2, last week #48
Anson: #86 in 2A D1, last week #86

THE SPREAD: DUBLIN BY 28
THE PICK: DUBLIN

Christoval (1-1) at Colorado City (0-2)

The Wolves host Christoval for their 2022 home opener. Monty Leaf is yet another first-year Big Country head coach looking for his first win at his new school after losses at Roscoe and New Home over the first two weeks. The Wolves offensive output has been better through two weeks than the past few seasons, but the defense, giving up 48 points per game so far, will have to step up to beat the Cougars. Christoval lost 7-0 to Eldorado in week one but bounced back last week with 30-10 victory over 3A D2 Grape Creek. The two teams are meeting for the first time since 2017. The series is tied 1-1.

DCTF Computer Ranking:
Colorado City: #97 in 2A D1, last week #98
Christoval: #25 in 2A D1, last week #25

THE SPREAD: CHRISTOVAL BY 42
THE PICK: CHRISTOVAL

Game-winner!@BlizzardPride over Eldorado 18-12.

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— Dave Campbell's Texas Football — TexasFootball.com (@dctf) September 4, 2022

Winters (1-1) at TLCA San Angelo (1-1)

The Blizzards got an overtime victory at Eldorado last week to get to 1-1 and now head to TLCA San Angelo to see if they can put a winning streak together. Winters put together an unbelievable effort on defense and the offense did just enough to help them pull off the upset. The Eagles surprised some folks with a 42-36 win at Ozona in week one, but fell at home to Odessa Compass 7-6 last week. This is the first meeting between the two teams since a 7-6 TLCA victory in 2017. The all-time series is tied 2-2.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Winters: #55 in 2A D1, last week #91
TLCA San Angelo: #95 in 3A D2, last week #93

THE SPREAD: PICK ‘EM
THE PICK: WINTERS

Bangs (0-2) at San Angelo Grape Creek (0-2)

One of the 0’s has got to go as the winless Dragons visit the winless Eagles Friday night. Bangs has played pretty well early over the first two weeks of the season, but has not been able to sustain a high level in losses to Early and Comanche. Grape Creek fell to Stanton 33-8 in week one and Christoval 30-10 in week two. These two teams were in the same district the last two seasons, with the Eagles winning 17-14 in 2021 and Bangs earning a 62-0 blowout win in 2020. The Dragons lead the all-time series 6-1.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Bangs: #83 in 2A D1, last week, #79
Grape Creek: #81 in 3A D2, last week #76

THE SPREAD: GRAPE CREEK BY 20
THE PICK: BANGS

Brady (0-2) at #5 Coleman (2-0)

The Bluecats blew out Ballinger 48-0 last week and now get set to host their second straight 3A team. Brady, a bit of a disappointment compared to their preseason expections through two weeks, brings an 0-2 mark to Coleman. The Bulldogs lost 27-7 last week at home to the same Mason team the Bluecats topped 7-6 in week one. Brady lost 49-7 to Comanche in its season opener. The two teams saw their scheduled matchup get cancelled due to COVID last year. The Bluecats won the last meeting 15-12 in 2020 but Brady leads the all-time series 44-30.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Brady: #72 in 3A D2, last week #72
Coleman: #6 in 2A D1, last week #6

THE SPREAD: COLEMAN BY 23
THE PICK: COLEMAN

#1 Albany (2-0) at Seymour (2-0)

The Lions stayed atop the 2A D2 rankings with a blowout win at 2A D1 Dublin last week, now they head to Seymour to meet to the 2-0 Panthers. Seymour beat Anson 47-22 in week one and Lindsay 29-20 last week. They look to be among the contenders in District 7-2A Div. II along with Windthorst, Haskell and Archer City. The Lions lead the all-time series 7-5. This will be the first meeting since a 43-7 Albany win in the third round of the playoffs in 2015.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Albany: #1 in 2A D2, last week #1
Seymour: #25 in 2A D2, last week #33

THE SPREAD: ALBANY BY 31
THE PICK: ALBANY

Cross Plains (2-0) at Hico (1-1)

The Buffaloes have a shot to get to 3-0 for the first time since 2019 as they head to former district foe Hico. Cross Plains dropped Winters 40-14 in week one and followed up with a 27-6 victory at home over De Leon in week two. Hico fell 23-6 at Moody last week after blowing out Bruceville-Eddy 45-6 in the season opener. The Tigers won a close battle in district play 14-6 last season. The series is tied 2-2.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Cross Plains: #37 in 2A D2, last week, #35
Hico: #68 in 2A D2, last week #52

THE SPREAD: CROSS PLAINS BY 31
THE PICK: CROSS PLAINS

Crosbyton (1-1) at Hamlin (1-1)

The Pied Pipers look to put a winning streak together after their rugged 6-2 win over Water Valley last week. They welcome Crosbyton, a district opponent the last two seasons, to town on Friday for homecoming. The Piper defense was great in the win, but they will need the offense to step up as well to get to 2-1. The Chiefs opened the year with a 46-27 loss to Smyer but bounced back by beating Morton 18-12 on the road in week two. Crosbyton won the matchup 20-0 last season and Hamlin earned a forfeit victory in 2020. The all-time series is tied 2-2.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Crosbyton: #73 in 2A D2, last week #91
Hamlin: #65 in 2A D2, last week #90

THE SPREAD: HAMLIN BY 4
THE PICK: HAMLIN

Roscoe (1-0) at TLCA Midland (0-2) - Cancelled

The Eagles pulled out of their matchup with Roscoe on Wednesday, leaving the Plowboys without a game for the second straight week. Roscoe was heavily favored, by 44, and TLCA Midland had not scored a point in two losses so far this year.

TLCA Abilene (0-2) at Sterling City (1-1)

The Eagles meet another team making the move to 11-man football this season as they head to Sterling City this week. The Eagles, 2020 1A Division I state champs and back in the 11-man ranks for the first time since 2007, beat Odessa Compass 68-0 in week one but fell to Miles 40-21 in week two. TLCA Abilene put together a pretty good second half at Munday last week in a 58-30 loss and they hope to build off it in this battle of Eagles Friday night.

DCTF Computer Ranking
TLCA Abilene: #98 in 2A D2, last week, #99
Sterling City: #46 in 2A D2, last week #38

THE SPREAD: STERLING CITY BY 31
THE PICK: STERLING CITY

Olney (2-0) at Haskell (1-1)

Haskell faces yet another tough test in non-district action as it hosts unbeaten Olney. The Indians dropped New Home 27-7 in week one but fell at rival Stamford 28-9 a week ago. Olney is off to an impressive start with a 31-0 win over Alvord and a 43-6 victory at Petrolia and is off to a 2-0 start for the first time since 2018. Olney has thrown just eight passes all season in their flexbone offensive attack, but is averaging 367 yards per game on the ground. These two are playing for the first time since a 56-0 Haskell victory in 2017, but the Cubs have the slight edge all-time 15-14.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Olney: #20 in 2A D1, last week #23
Haskell: #30 in 2A D2, last week #26

THE SPREAD: OLNEY BY 1
THE PICK: OLNEY

Hermleigh (2-0) at Buena Vista (0-2)

The Cardinals rallied past Abilene Christian to stay perfect and will now hit the road to battle Buena Vista. The Longhorns have lost a pair of games to top ten opponents, falling at #9 Irion County 80-60 in week one and at #5 Rankin 58-8 in week two. This is the first home game of the season for Buena Vista, who is the highest ranked 0-2 team in the sixmanfootball.com rankings. Hermleigh has won 12 consecutive regular season games.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Hermleigh: #22 in 1A D1, last week #21
Buena Vista: #31 in 1A D1, last week #30

Sixmanfootball.com Ranking
Hermleigh: #20 in 1A D1, last week #19
Buena Vista: #21 in 1A D1, last week #27

THE SPREAD DCTF: HERMLEIGH BY 1
THE SPREAD SIXMANFOOTBALL.COM: HERMLEIGH BY 3
THE PICK: HERMLEIGH

Blackwell (1-1) at Highland (0-2)

These two Nolan County rivals meet on The Hilltop this season as Highland looks to extend its winning streak over Blackwell to three games. Blackwell bounced back in a big way from a week one loss to Aspermont with a 48-0 shut win at Eden, while Highland dropped to 0-2 with a 36-24 loss at Throckmorton. Highland will be facing its third straight highly ranked 1A D2 opponent before they battle 1A D1 powerhouses Irion County and Borden County to close out the non-district schedule. This will be the 68th meeting between the two sets of Hornets. Highland holds the all-time edge 40-24-2.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Blackwell: #17 in 1A D2, last week #35
Highland: #41 in 1A D1, last week #33

Sixmanfootball.com Ranking
Blackwell: #23 in 1A D2, last week #31
Highland: #31 in 1A D1, last week #26

THE SPREAD DCTF: HIGHLAND BY 2
THE SPREAD SIXMANFOOTBALL.COM: HIGHLAND BY 33
THE PICK: HIGHLAND

#4 Jayton (1-1) at Ira (2-0)

Ira will face its toughest opponent to date in the home opener against Jayton. The Jaybirds had to go to triple overtime to tame Klondike last week 48-42 and lost at home to May 58-12 in week one. The Bulldogs have cruised past Motley County 54-6 and Paint Creek 50-0 and now get set for their third of five non-district games against 1A D2 opponents. Jayton won the last meeting 50-28 in 2020 and holds the series lead 9-5.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Jayton: #5 in 1A D2, last week #6
Ira: #14 in 1A D1, last week #11

Sixmanfootball.com Ranking
Jayton: #6 in 1A D2, last week #8
Ira: #9 in 1A D1, last week #7

THE SPREAD DCTF: JAYTON BY 28
THE SPREAD SIXMANFOOTBALL.COM: IRA BY 15
THE PICK: IRA

Roby (0-2) at #9 Irion County (2-0)

The Lions get set for a difficult road test at Irion County after falling at home to Kingdom Prep 52-2 a week ago. The Hornets have a pair of quality wins on the season, getting past Buena Vista 80-60 in week one and Spur 83-36 in week two. The Lions and Hornets have not met since 2019 and Irion County holds a slim 6-5 all-time advantage.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Roby: #58 in 1A D1, last week #58
Irion County: #12 in 1A D1, last week #14

Sixmanfootball.com Ranking
Roby: #44 in 1A D1, last week #28
Irion County: #8 in 1A D1, last week #17

THE SPREAD DCTF: IRION COUNTY BY 43
THE SPREAD SIXMANFOOTBALL.COM: IRION COUNTY BY 45
THE PICK: IRION COUNTY

Rotan (0-1) at Woodson (1-1)

The Yellowhammers are set to return to the field this week after having to cancel against Lingleville due to COVID. Rotan will visit Woodson in week three, looking for victory number one of the season. The Cowboys knocked off Panther Creek 33-12 in week one but fell to Newcastle 49-0 last Friday night. Rotan lost on the road to Robert Lee 67-22 in its only game so far. Friday will mark just the second ever meeting between the two, Rotan won the last meeting 54-6 in 2020.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Rotan: #64 in 1A D1, last week #66
Woodson: #46 in 1A D2, last week #38

Sixmanfootball.com Ranking
Rotan: #51 in 1A D1, last week #52
Woodson: #47 in 1A D2, last week #48

THE SPREAD DCTF: ROTAN BY 6
THE SPREAD SIXMANFOOTBALL.COM: ROTAN BY 45
THE PICK: ROTAN

#5 Rankin (2-0) at #1 Westbrook (2-0)

Another week, another big ballgame for the top-ranked Westbrook Wildcats. The Wildcats won a tough battle at now #7 Jonesboro 30-14 to stay perfect on the season and will now face another team looking for revenge. Westbrook knocked Rankin out of the playoffs 86-38 in the second round a season ago on their way to winning it all, now the Red Devils look for payback on the road. Rankin has beaten 1A D2 #3 Balmorhea 52-30 and Buena Vista 58-8 to kick off the season. Cedric Ware has been tough to stop so far this season, rushing for 399 yards and nine touchdowns to lead the Wildcat offense. This is just the fourth game between the teams and Rankin holds the edge 2-1.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Rankin: #4 in 1A D1, last week #4
Westbrook: #2 in 1A D1, last week #1

Sixmanfootball.com Ranking
Rankin: #4 in 1A D1, last week #2
Westbrook: #1 in 1A D1, last week #1

THE SPREAD DCTF: WESTBROOK BY 16
THE SPREAD SIXMANFOOTBALL.COM: WESTBROOK BY 21
THE PICK: WESTBROOK

Baird (1-1) at Robert Lee (2-0)

Baird is back on the road for the third leg of its season opening road trip. Week one saw a 46-0 loss at Meadow, but in week two the Bears beat Moran 50-0. The Steers have jumped out to a 2-0 start, matching their win total from the entire 2021 season, with wins over Rotan 67-22 and Sands 36-28. This will be the first six-man meeting of the two schools. Robert Lee has the edge all-time 4-2, but the last meeting was in 1960.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Baird: #48 in 1A D1, last week #57
Robert Lee: #43 in 1A D1, last week #45

Sixmanfootball.com Ranking
Baird: #42 in 1A D1, last week #39
Robert Lee: #37 in 1A D1, last week #35

THE SPREAD DCTF: BAIRD BY 14
THE SPREAD SIXMANFOOTBALL.COM: ROBERT LEE BY 18
THE PICK: ROBERT LEE

Gorman (2-0) at Blum (0-2)

Gorman is back on the road looking to improve to 3-0 with a visit to winless Blum. The Panthers have easy wins over Lometa 58-12 and Evant 61-12 under their belts, while Blum has suffered setbacks to 1A D1 #2 Abbott 66-18 and Lometa 44-38. Gorman is looking for its first 3-0 start since 2017. They beat the Bobcats 47-34 last season but lost 70-23 in 2020 in the only two meetings between the programs.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Gorman: #18 in 1A D1, last week #18
Blum: #28 in 1A D1, last week #19

Sixmanfootball.com Ranking
Gorman: #13 in 1A D1, last week #8
Blum: #34 in 1A D1, last week #40

THE SPREAD DCTF: BLUM BY 13
THE SPREAD SIXMANFOOTBALL.COM: GORMAN BY 45
THE PICK: GORMAN

Perrin-Whitt (1-1) at Ranger (0-2)

Ranger plays at home for the first time this season after road losses at Newcastle 72-42 and Gordon 52-6 to kick off the year. The Pirates knocked off Gold-Burg 37-27 in week one but lost last week at Bluff Dale 52-6. This will be the first six-man meeting between the schools. They last met in 2017 and the series is tied 6-6.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Perrin-Whitt: #51 in 1A D1, last week #47
Ranger: #56 in 6-Man private schools, last week #55

Sixmanfootball.com Ranking
Perrin-Whitt: #54 in 1A D1, last week #45
Ranger: #1 Independent, last week #2

THE SPREAD DCTF: RANGER BY 5
THE SPREAD SIXMANFOOTBALL.COM: PERRIN-WHITT BY 2
THE PICK: RANGER

#3 May (2-0) at Knox City (2-0)

May is back on the road this week after a 77-46 home win over private school power Austin St. Stephen’s. Their next challenge may be their toughest of the season so far at Knox City. The Greyhounds have been impressive through two weeks, 45-ing the defending 1A D2 state champ Strawn in week one and then doing the same to 1A D2 runner-up Motley County last week. May routed the Greyhounds 65-16 at home last year but barely got past them 60-56 in 2020. The Tigers are 4-0 all-time against the Hounds.

DCTF Computer Ranking
May: #3 in 1A D1, last week #3
Knox City: #6 in 1A D1, last week #7

Sixmanfootball.com Ranking
May: #2 in 1A D1, last week #4
Knox City: #6 in 1A D1, last week #6

THE SPREAD DCTF: MAY BY 21
THE SPREAD SIXMANFOOTBALL.COM: MAY BY 31
THE PICK: MAY

Santa Anna (2-0) at Nueces Canyon (0-2)

The Mountaineers picked up a forfeit victory over Lueders-Avoca last week to improve to 2-0 and run their non-district winning streak to ten games, now they head to Nueces Canyon for what will be their first road game of the season. The Panthers have lost to San Antonio Saint Mary’s Hall 22-20 and Rochelle 70-20 to get 2022 started. This will be the first meeting between the two schools according to lonestarfootball.net.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Santa Anna: #47 in 1A D1, last week #48
Nueces Canyon: 59 in 1A D1, last week #55

Sixmanfootball.com Ranking
Santa Anna: #35 in 1A D1, last week #34
Nueces Canyon: 53 in 1A D1, last week #55

THE SPREAD DCTF: NUECES CANYON BY 2
THE SPREAD SIXMANFOOTBALL.COM: SANTA ANNA BY 45
THE PICK: SANTA ANNA

Moran (0-2) at Aspermont (2-0)

The Hornets improved to 2-0 with a win at Southland last week and will play their home opener Friday night against winless Moran. The Bulldogs have had a tough go against #1 Benjamin and 1A D1 Baird, falling by a combined 128-6. Aspermont has shown improvement this season as they look to get back in the postseason after a three-year hiatus. Aspermont leads the all-time series with the Bulldogs 6-1. Their last meeting was a 56-8 Hornet victory in 2017.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Moran: #65 in 1A D2, last week #62
Aspermont: #31 in 1A D2, last week #36

Sixmanfootball.com Ranking
Moran: #66 in 1A D2, last week #65
Aspermont: #25 in 1A D2, last week #27

THE SPREAD DCTF: ASPERMONT BY 18
THE SPREAD SIXMANFOOTBALL.COM: ASPERMONT BY 45
THE PICK: ASPERMONT

Olfen (0-1) at Lueders-Avoca (0-2)

The Raiders return to action this week after a forfeit loss to Santa Anna and will likely have a good shot at getting David Finch his first victory as head coach. Olfen fell 32-13 to Dawson in week one and saw their week two game against Paint Rock get cancelled. This is the first meeting between the two programs.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Olfen: #128 in 6-Man Private Schools, last week #131
Lueders-Avoca: #31 in 1A D2, last week #36

Sixmanfootball.com Ranking
Olfen: N/A
Lueders-Avoca: #59 in 1A D2, last week #59

THE SPREAD DCTF: LUEDERS-AVOCA BY 21
THE SPREAD SIXMANFOOTBALL.COM: LUEDERS-AVOCA BY 45
THE PICK: LUEDERS-AVOCA

Paint Creek (1-1) at Lohn (0-2)

Paint Creek took it on the chin against a very good Ira Bulldog team last week, now they hit the road for the first time this season to battle Lohn. The Eagles are coming off a 67-34 loss to Trent last Thursday and a 64-14 loss to Paint Rock in week one. The Pirates and Eagles have never met before on the football field.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Paint Creek: #58 in 1A D2, last week #61
Lohn: #69 in 1A D2, last week #69

Sixmanfootball.com Ranking
Paint Creek: #62 in 1A D2, last week #60
Lohn: #67 in 1A D2, last week #68

THE SPREAD DCTF: LOHN BY 4
THE SPREAD SIXMANFOOTBALL.COM: PAINT CREEK BY 17
THE PICK: PAINT CREEK

Patton Springs (1-1) at Rule (1-0)

Rule got in the win column in their first game of the season last week, topping Bronte in a close contest 43-40 to get Caleb Barkowsky his first victory as head man for the Bobcats. They host Patton Springs this week. The Rangers lost 58-6 to Vernon Northside in their opener but got past Wilson 41-27 last week. The Bobcats have won the last two ballgames against Patton Springs, including a 91-60 victory last season, but the Rangers hold the all-time lead 5-4.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Patton Springs: #61 in 1A D2, last week #68
Rule: #25 in 1A D2, last week #24

Sixmanfootball.com Ranking
Patton Springs: #58 in 1A D2, last week #54
Rule: #43 in 1A D2, last week #42

THE SPREAD DCTF: RULE BY 37
THE SPREAD SIXMANFOOTBALL.COM: RULE BY 45
THE PICK: RULE

#8 Klondike (1-1) at #9 Loraine (2-0)

The #9 Bulldogs find themselves in the 1A Division II game of the week as they play host to #8 Klondike Friday night. Loraine really hasn’t been tested in earning a 48-15 win over Highland and a 56-8 victory over Crowell. Klondike also has a victory over Crowell this season, knocking off the Wildcats 68-20 in week one before a 48-42 overtime loss at Jayton last week. Klondike holds the lead in the series 11-6 and have won three straight, including the last meeting in 2019.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Klondike: #7 in 1A D2, last week #7
Loraine: #8 in 1A D2, last week #9

Sixmanfootball.com Ranking
Klondike: #8 in 1 D2, last week #7
Loraine: #7 in 1A D2, last week #6

THE SPREAD DCTF: KLONDIKE BY 7
THE SPREAD SIXMANFOOTBALL.COM: LORAINE BY 6
THE PICK: LORAINE

Harrold (0-2) at Trent (2-0)

The Gorillas continue to build confidence as they look to push their record to 3-0 with a win over Harrold. Trent is slowly turning the program around under Chris Ellison, and they have a very good shot at picking up their third win in three games for the first time since 2012 when they started 4-0. Harrold fell 57-12 to Paint Creek in week one and 21-13 last week to the Knox City JV. The Gorillas have wins over Lueders-Avoca and Lohn. The two squads will be playing for the first time this week.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Harrold: #72 in 1A D2, last week #72
Trent: #30 in 1A D2, last week #30

Sixmanfootball.com Ranking
Harrold: #72 in 1A D2, last week #69
Trent: #53 in 1A D2, last week #51

THE SPREAD DCTF: TRENT BY 19
THE SPREAD SIXMANFOOTBALL.COM: TRENT BY 45
THE PICK: TRENT

Rising Star (1-1) at Morgan (1-1)

The Wildcats turned some heads with their 53-18 win over Blanket in week one, but could not keep the momentum rolling in falling to Sidney 50-44 in week two. Rising Star should be battle tested now, however, as it plays its first road game of the year at Morgan. The Eagles dropped a 75-30 decision to Lingleville in their opener but knocked off Gustine last week 68-22. The Wildcats and Eagles will meet for the first time in football Friday. Rising Star had initially been scheduled to meet Grandfalls-Royalty in Trent this week.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Rising Star: #35 in 1A D2, last week #26
Morgan: #36 in 1A D2, last week #36

Sixmanfootball.com Ranking
Rising Star: #24 in 1A D2, last week #12
Morgan: #43 in 1A D2, last week #50

THE SPREAD DCTF: RISING STAR BY 3
THE SPREAD SIXMANFOOTBALL.COM: RISING STAR BY 1
THE PICK: RISING STAR

Eden (0-2) at Blanket (1-1)

The Tigers host Eden in their first home game of the season Friday night. Blanket split the first two weeks on the road, topping Bryson 40-12 last week but falling at Rising Star 53-18 in week one. Eden is the bigger program, but has been defeated by Leakey and Blackwell over the first two weeks of the year by a combined 96-8 margin. The Bulldogs and Tigers are playing for the first time since 2013. Blanket has won the last six meetings but Eden holds the lead all-time 17-10-1.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Eden: #67 in 1A D1, last week #52
Blanket: #27 in 1A D2, last week #27

Sixmanfootball.com Ranking
Eden: #57 in 1A D1, last week #42
Blanket: #41 in 1A D2, last week #40

THE SPREAD DCTF: BLANKET BY 22
THE SPREAD SIXMANFOOTBALL.COM: EDEN BY 18
THE PICK: BLANKET

Waco Eagle Christian (1-0) at Zephyr (1-1)

The Bulldogs got back in the win column for the first time since 2020 with an emphatic 46-0 victory at Veribest last week that followed a close 44-37 loss to Bronte in the season opener. Zephyr’s 15-game losing streak bit the dust, now they look to start a winning streak for the first time since beating Stephenville Faith and Evant in back-to-back games in 2019. They’ll host 1-0 Waco Eagle Christian this week. The Eagles only game this year was a 38-6 win over Waco Vanguard in week one.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Eagle Christian: #47 in six-man private schools, last week #44
Zephyr: #37 in 1A D2, last week #55

Sixmanfootball.com Ranking
Eagle Christian: #11 in TAPPS D3, last week #9
Zephyr: #52 in 1A D2, last week #55

THE SPREAD DCTF: ZEPHYR BY 6
THE SPREAD SIXMANFOOTBALL.COM: EAGLE CHRISTIAN BY 39
THE PICK: ZEPHYR

Mount Calm (1-1) vs. Brookesmith (0-2) at Jonesboro

Brookesmith has not picked up a victory yet this season, but they have played to the final gun in both contests, a 38-6 loss to Mullin and a 24-8 loss to Kopperl. Now they meet Mount Calm, located about a half an hour northeast of Waco, in Jonesboro Friday night aiming for win number one under Jack Graves. Mount Calm beat Waco Parkview Christian 50-0 in their opener but dropped a 61-12 decision to Cranfills Gap last week. These two programs will be meeting for the first time this week.

DCTF Computer Ranking
Mount Calm: #52 in 1A D2, last week #48
Brookesmith: #73 in 1A D2, last week #66

Sixmanfootball.com Ranking
Mount Calm: #60 in 1A D2, last week #62
Brookesmith: #69 in 1A D2, last week #58

THE SPREAD DCTF: MOUNT CALM BY 10
THE SPREAD SIXMANFOOTBALL.COM: MOUNT CALM BY 29
THE PICK: MOUNT CALM

Abilene Christian School (1-1) — OPEN

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Prairie View A&M (1-0) at ACU (1-0) - Saturday, 7 p.m.

ACU earned a 28-14 season opening victory over Lamar and now gets set to host Prairie View A&M Saturday night. The Wildcats hadn’t won their season opener since 2013 and they haven’t started 2-0 since starting 3-0 that same season. The Panthers knocked off SWAC rival Texas Southern in the Labor Day Classic 40-23 last week, running for 369 yards in the victory. ACU has won the previous three meetings of the two schools, the last a 65-45 Wildcat win in 2013.

Defense making some noise early. #CharacterDisciplineToughness | #GoWildcats pic.twitter.com/EqkhRgntU4
— ACU Football (@ACUFootball) September 6, 2022

THE PICK: ACU

Butch Leitl Field — Platteville, WI (Photo: Platteville Sports Information)

#5 Hardin-Simmons (1-0) at Wisconsin-Platteville (0-1) - Saturday, 1 p.m.

History will be made for HSU this weekend as they face the University of Wisconsin-Platteville for the first time. The Cowboys will head north looking to get to 2-0 and stay on track for their showdown with #1 Mary Hardin-Baylor on September 24. Hardin-Simmons made easy work of Wayland Baptist last week 79-14, while the Pioneers fell at Michigan Tech 23-13.

THE PICK: HARDIN-SIMMONS

Cowboys Thump Wayland Baptist In Season Openerhttps://t.co/ID2y18BTdX pic.twitter.com/b2JdlaDER7
— HSU Athletics (@HSUAthletics) September 4, 2022

George Fox (1-0) at Howard Payne (1-0) - Saturday, 7 p.m.

The Yellow Jackets also meet up with a team from far across the country, but the George Fox Bruins (from Newberg, Oregon) will be making the trip to Brownwood. Howard Payne was very impressive offensively in a season opening 59-45 win at Texas Lutheran last week, while the Bruins got past Redlands (California) 38-31 on the road in week one.

THE PICK: HOWARD PAYNE

Lanier Named ASC Player Of The Week https://t.co/XGBm0fGZYc
— Howard Payne University Football (@HPUFootball) September 5, 2022

Millsaps (0-1) at McMurry (0-1) - Saturday, 1 p.m.

The War Hawks will play at home for the first time in 2022 as they welcome Millsaps (Jackson, Mississippi) to Abilene. McMurry battled nationally ranked Birmingham Southern but came up short 26-9 in Little Rock, Arkansas, while Millsaps fell to former American Southwest Conference member Belhaven 49-21 at home. McMurry is 5-4 all-time against the Majors. The last meeting was a 31-14 War Hawk win in 1998.

THE PICK: McMURRY

Zachary Wood scores the War Hawks’ first touch down of the season!#UnitedAsWarHawks pic.twitter.com/JWmZvTpbwb
— McMurry Athletics (@mcmsports) September 3, 2022

Cisco College (1-0) at Blinn College (2-0) - Saturday, 7 p.m.

The Wranglers kickoff conference play with a trip to Blue Bell country to face Blinn. Cisco shut out Gordan’s Fine Arts Academy 52-0 in head coach John O’Mera’s Wrangler debut and were off last week. Blinn took care of Louisiana Community Christian 55-0 in their opener and followed it up with a 76-0 victory over Rezolution Prep last weekend. The Buccaneers were picked to finish sixth in the SWJCFC preseason poll, one spot ahead of preseason number seven Cisco. Blinn won the 2021 meeting between the teams 27-26 at Cisco.

Blitz Picks - Week 3

WEEK 1 PICKS: 30-40, 75%WEEK 2 PICKS: 34-44, 77.3%SEASON: 64-84, 76.2%

Abilene High (1-1) at Midland Legacy (1-1)

THE SPREAD: MIDLAND LEGACY BY 15THE PICK: MIDLAND LEGACY

San Angelo Central (1-1) at Cooper (0-2)

THE SPREAD: COOPER BY 12THE PICK: COOPER

Lubbock Cooper (1-1) at Wylie (2-0)

THE SPREAD: LUBBOCK COOPER BY 20THE PICK: LUBBOCK COOPER

Brownwood (1-1) at Burnet (1-1)

THE SPREAD: BROWNWOOD BY 22THE PICK: BROWNWOOD