WEEK 1 PICKS: 34-41, 82.9%
WEEK 2 PICKS: 40-50, 80%
WEEK 3 PICKS: 39-51, 76.5%
WEEK 4 PICKS: 36-44, 81.8%
WEEK 5 PICKS: 42-48, 87.5%
SEASON: 191-234, 81.6%

*Rankings are from Dave Campbell’s Texas Football. Spreads for 11-man games are also from DCTF. 6-man spreads are from both DCTF and sixmanfootball.com.

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***All picks are straight-up, not against the spread.

There are plenty of open dates across the Big Country this week, as many schools have their week off before beginning district play next week.

There are still 11 11-man, 16 six-man, and four college games to discuss, however, so let's get to the picks, which were the best of the season so far last week.

TASCOSA (1-3, 0-1) AT ABILENE HIGH (3-2, 1-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Series tied 5-5

The Warbirds are flying high after a dominating win over Monterey to kick off district play, while the Rebels are in a tough spot and haven’t won since week one.

Tascosa only managed 109 yards of total offense in its 42-6 loss to Amarillo last week and has only scored a combined 12 points in its last three games.

Abilene High had 14 points in the first quarter last week of their 59-14 victory over Monterey. Offense, defense, and special teams were all clicking as the Eagles reintroduced themselves as favorites to win the district title.

The Rebels have won five in a row in the series after the Eagles won the first five games the teams played. The last Warbird win was in 2013 by a 54-14 score.

STAT LEADERS

Coltyn Fulton: 8-37, 150 yds, 1 TD, 2 int; 296 yds, 1 TD rushing
Andrew Merrell: 339 yds, 2 TD rushing
TJ Tillman: 7 rec, 116 yds, 1 TD; 1 tkl, 2 int
Caymon Carter: 16 tkl, 1 tfl

Dylan Slack: 68-95, 980 yds, 12 TD, 1 int; 33 yds, 3 TD rushing
Bam Rashaw: 169 yds, 1 TD rushing
Brayden Henry: 322 yds, 3 TD rushing; 16-32, 152 yds, 1 int passing; 7 rec, 85 yds, 2 TD
Ryland Bradford: 20 rec, 449 yds, 4 TD
Jackson Howle: 19 rec, 227 yds, 2 TD
Bryce Neves: 51 tkl, 4 tfl, 3 int, 1 ff
Beckham Paul: 16 tkl, 2 int
DeMarco Upshaw: 13 tkl, 2 tfl, 2 int

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Tascosa: #81 in 5A D1
Abilene High: #15 in 5A D1

DCTF Spread: Abilene High by 35

The Pick: Abilene High

Other District Games: Caprock 1-4, 0-0 at Amarillo 2-3, 1-0; Lubbock Cooper 2-2, 0-0 at Lubbock Coronado 2-3, 1-1

#9 STEPHENVILLE (3-2) AT #7 BROWNWOOD (5-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Brownwood leads 47-33-2

A rivalry game AND a top-ten showdown? Sign me up!

Unbeaten Brownwood hosts Stephenville in the final non-district tune-up for both squads.

Brownwood is coming off a 31-28 victory over 4A D2 contender Waco Connally, while Stephenville took down 5A D2 Wichita Falls Rider 21-20 on the road to improve to 3-2 and get back in the state rankings. The Yellowjackets fell 42-32 to Wylie the week before.

Both teams feature strong offenses. The Lions lean more on the running game, while the Yellowjackets have a great back in Tate Maruska but also go to the air a lot with the big-numbers combo of Ryan Gafford to Tristian Gentry.

The Lions have given up 55 fewer points this season on defense.

Stephenville has won the last three meetings in the series and five out of the last six. The last Lion victory was 38-22 in 2019.

STAT LEADERS

Ryan Gafford: 75-138, 1315 yds, 14 TD, 4 int; 188 yds, 3 TD rushing
Tate Maruska: 561 yds, 3 TD rushing; 8 rec, 115 yds, 1 TD
Tristian Gentry: 37 rec, 748 yds, 8 TD
Hudson Butchee: 67 tkl, 2 tfl

Ike Hall: 39-78, 788 yds, 6 TD, 2 int; 538 yds, 7 TD rushing
Jaylon Brown: 297 yds, 6 TD rushing
Carson Noe: 18 rec, 202 yds, 1 TD
Hayden Noe: 5 rec, 129 yds, 1 TD
Morsello Hooker: 5 rec, 175 yds, 4 TD
Sam Kallman: 67 tkl, 6 tfl, 3 sacks
Steve Ramirez: 58 tkl, 1 int

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Stephenville: #12 in 4A D1
Brownwood: #11 in 4A D1

DCTF Spread: Brownwood by 4

The Pick: Brownwood

SNYDER (3-2) AT #10 HOLLIDAY (3-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Holliday leads 1-0

Snyder hits the road to face state-ranked Holliday this week, hoping to extend its winning streak to two before the start of district play against Greenwood next week.

Holliday is a smaller school playing in 3A Division II, but the Eagles are playoff regulars that took care of the Tigers 48-14 in Snyder last season.

Holliday beat Childress 24-14 last week. Their only loss of the season was 40-22 to Jim Ned.

The Tigers are coming off their best offensive performance of the season. They scored 56 against Big Spring, and their scoring defense continues to be very good, tied with Hawley for sixth best in the Big Country, allowing 17.4 points per game.

This is just the second ever meeting between the teams.

STAT LEADERS

Easton Stewart: 83-116, 1005 yds, 12 TD, 1 int; 66 yds, 4 TD rushing
Daenin Smith: 396 yds, 3 TD rushing
Dom Dominguez: 20 rec, 250 yds, 3 TD
Jacob James: 20 rec, 180 yds, 2 TD
Jay Castillo: 13 rec, 259 yds, 2 TD
Tony Cagle: 29 tkl, 6 tfl, 3 sacks

Grant Cox: 46-81, 747 yds, 6 TD, 3 int; 208 yds, 3 TD rushing
Isaac Villa: 13 rec, 177 yds, 2 TD
Collin Hays: 41 tkl, 1 tfl

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Snyder: #36 in 4A D2
Holliday: #10 in 3A D2

DCTF Spread: Holliday by 12

The Pick: Snyder

ESTACADO (4-1) AT SWEETWATER (4-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Estacado leads 11-8-1

Sweetwater fell from the ranks of the unbeaten last week against Clyde and now has what could be considered an even tougher matchup against 4A D1 Lubbock Estacado.

The Matadors lost for the first time last week as well, dropping a 51-34 decision to Canyon West Plains. The loss knocked them out of the top ten.

Estacado features a great rushing attack led by Bobby Ross, a junior who has offers from Texas Tech, UTSA, and North Texas.

Sweetwater will have some holes to fill after suffering key injuries against Clyde.

The Matadors have won two in a row in the series, but Sweetwater has taken eight of the last ten.

Sweetwater fell at Estacado 24–7 in 2022.

STAT LEADERS

DJ Johnson: 41-91, 765 yds, 9 TD, 1 int; 205 yds, 3 TD rushing
Bobby Ross: 845 yds, 13 TD rushing
Cedric Ross: 13 rec, 314 yds, 3 TD
Nate Orta: 53 tkl; 2 int, 3 ff
Kei’Sean Harris: 52 tkl, 5 tfl, 4 sacks, 1 int

Caiden Ortiz: 51-80, 1017 yds, 12 TD, 4 int; 89 yds rushing
Korda Moore: 503 yds, 9 TD rushing; 8 rec, 131 yds, 2 TD; 30 tkl, 7 tfl, 1 sack, 2 ff
Jayden Forbes: 18 rec, 420 yds, 4 TD
Amare Arevalo: 12 rec, 182 yds, 1 TD
Kannon Weise: 65 tkl, 7 tfl, 2 ff
Cooper Meador: 45 tkl, 10 tfl, 4 sacks, 2 fr, 1 ff
Alijah Iriate: 46 tkl, 8 tfl, 2 sacks, 1 fr

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Estacado: #28 in 4A D1
Sweetwater: #59 in 4A D2

DCTF Spread: Estacado by 20

The Pick: Estacado

OLNEY (2-1, 0-0) AT STAMFORD (4-0, 1-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Stamford leads 15-7

Stamford continues to knock on the door of the AP/DCTF top ten and will get what is likely their toughest test of the season to date against Olney this week.

The Cubs were off last week and have only allowed 26 points all season. Their offense is nothing to write home about so far, but they do feature a flexbone attack that can be tough to stop.

Stamford has blown out all four teams it has played so far this season by a combined 185-19. The Bulldogs have recorded two straight shutouts and feature the top scoring defense in the Big Country, allowing just 4.8 points per game, which is over eight points per game better than second-place Roscoe.

Olney is only giving up 8.7 points per contest, which is second to Stanford in the Big Country and Beyond rankings that include every team in every Big Country district.

The Bulldogs have beaten the Cubs eight times in a row dating back to 2001. The last Olney victory was 34-12 in 2000. Stamford won the matchup 22-13 last season.

STAT LEADERS

Christian Duran: 38-53, 636 yds, 7 TD, 1 int; 192 yds, 3 TD rushing
Kaston Vega: 200 yds, 5 TD rushing; 45 tkl, 10 tfl, 1 sack
Cle Whitfield: 222 yds, 3 TD rushing; 2 rec, 17 yds; 17 tkl, 1 tfl, 2 int
Quinton Pryor: 11 rec, 271 yds, 3 TD
Drew Faulks: 10 rec, 154 yds, 1 TD; 10 tkl, 1 tfl
Jakain Whitaker: 31 tkl, 3 tfl, 1 sack

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Olney: #24 in 2A D1
Stamford: #16 in 2A D1

DCTF Spread: Stamford by 11

The Pick: Stamford

COLORADO CITY (1-4, 0-1) AT ANSON (2-3, 0-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Series tied 15-15

It is still early in the District 4-2A Division I race, but this one is key for the playoff hopes of both teams.

Colorado City dropped its district opener to Cisco, while Anson was shut out by Hawley.

The winner will have a leg up in the playoff chase, while the loser falls further out of contention with just four games remaining on the schedule.

Anson has won three straight in the series over the Wolves, including a 22-6 win last season.

STAT LEADERS

Mayson Monroe: 30-63, 203 yds, 1 TD, 3 int; 269 yds, 4 TD rushing
Camron Urias: 303 yds, 1 TD rushing; 3 rec, 27 yds
Thomas Martinez: 12 rec, 51 yds, 1 TD; 12 tkl
Nick Santana: 54 tkl, 1 tfl, 3 pbu, 1 fr
Jordan Garza: 46 tkl, 1 tfl, 2 sacks, 1 fr

Tyler Wilburn: 19-46, 226 yds, 3 TD, 2 int; 235 yds, 1 TD rushing; 9 tkl
Corey Layne: 293 yds, 2 TD rushing; 35 tkl, 2 tfl
Drike Shoemaker: 6 rec, 133 yds, 2 TD
Esy Maldonado: 16 tkl, 2 int
Ethan Lozano: 20 tkl, 2 tfl

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Colorado City: #94 in 2A D1
Anson: #76 in 2A D1

DCTF Spread: Anson by 14

The Pick: Anson

Photo: Daril Gonzales/Anson Tiger Sports Pics

WINTERS (0-5, 0-1) AT CISCO (1-4, 1-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Winters leads 12-8-2

After struggling against good 3A teams in non-district play, the Loboes flipped the switch against a fellow 2A school and beat Colorado City 36-7 last week to earn victory number one on the season.

The Loboes host a Winters team that is still searching for its first win. The Blizzards had no answers for Stamford in a 63-0 district opening decision last week.

Winters is giving up a Big Country worst 56.4 points per game through five weeks of play.

Cisco has won four in a row in the series and beat the Blizzards 60-6 last season.

STAT LEADERS

Diego Rodriguez: 11-21, 70 yds, 1 TD, 2 int
Alejandro Garcia: 371 yds, 1 TD rushing
Chris Martinez: 173 yds, 3 TD rushing; 2 rec, 21 yds

Kannon Orsagh: 40-65, 362 yds, 4 TD, 7 int; 342 yds, 1 TD rushing
Kelton Desmond: 211 yds, 1 TD rushing
Gus Hart: 230 yds, 4 TD rushing
Dillon Silva: 13 rec, 134 yds, 2 TD
Julius Proffitt: 8 rec, 58 yds, 1 TD

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Winters: #103 in 2A D1
Cisco: #52 in 2A D1

DCTF Spread: Cisco by 36

The Pick: Cisco

SAN SABA (2-3, 1-0) AT COLEMAN (4-1, 1-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Coleman leads 18-14-1

Coleman plays its first district home game this week in a battle of District 5 unbeatens against San Saba.

The Armadillos pulled off a tad bit of an upset by beating Hamilton last week 32-28, while the Bluecats got past Goldthwaite on the road 46-33.

The game was Coleman’s best offensive effort of the season, and if you team it with a defense that is ninth in the Big Country, allowing 19.2 points per game, you’ve got the recipe for success.

San Saba had lost three straight after a season-opening win over Florence, Junction, Johnson City, and Eldorado before beating Hamilton.

The Bluecats have won the last two games against the Armadillos, including a 49-0 victory on the road last season.

STAT LEADERS

Brent Bouldin: 464 yds, 6 TD rushing; 41 tkl, 7 tfl
Brayden Torres: 28-44, 487 yds, 5 TD, 4 int
Jadin Jackson: 6-11, 159 yds, 1 TD; 224 yds, 5 TD rushing
Hunter Lackey: 9 rec, 270 yds, 4 TD

DCTF Computer Rankings:
San Saba: #72 in 2A D1
Coleman: #18 in 2A D1

DCTF Spread: Coleman by 29

The Pick: Coleman

Other District Games: Tolar (3-1, 0-0) at Hamilton (3-2, 0-1); Goldthwaite (2-3, 0-1) at De Leon (4-1, 1-0); Bangs is off

JUNCTION (4-1) AT ROSCOE (3-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Series tied 1-1

Roscoe is the only District 6-2A Division II team in action this week, and the Plowboys have another tough contest on their hands against 4-1 Junction.

The Plowboys came up seven points short of upsetting #3 New Home last week and will now host an Eagle squad that has already doubled its win total from last season.

Junction beat Grape Creek 55-20 last week and also has wins over Cross Plains, D'Hanis, and San Saba after falling to De Leon 40-19 in week one.

Roscoe has the second-best scoring defense in the Big Country, allowing just 13 points per game. Their offense is averaging 29 points per game, the 14th best in the Big Country.

The meeting on Friday will be the first between the two schools since 2015. The Eagles won that game 53-13 to avenge a 14-6 Roscoe win the season before.

STAT LEADERS

Chasen Doyal: 26-51, 390 yds, 5 TD, 3 int; 263 yds, 3 TD rushing
Korren Hoing: 534 yds, 6 TD rushing
Caden Roberts: 16 rec, 219 yds, 3 TD

Jace Arnwine: 53-85, 651 yds, 6 TD, 1 int
Ivan McCann: 512 yds, 3 TD rushing; 3 tkl, 1 sack, 1 fr
Seth Wilcox: 232 yds, 4 TD rushing; 19 rec, 260 yds, 4 TD; 9 tkl, 2 int, 1 fr
Parker Gleaton: 18 rec, 264 yds, 2 TD; 19 tkl, 5 tfl
Jacob Kiser: 21 tkl, 6 tfl, 1 int

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Junction: #60 in 2A D1
Roscoe: #14 in 2A D2

DCTF Spread: Roscoe by 21

The Pick: Roscoe

PETROLIA (2-3, 1-0) AT HASKELL (0-4, 0-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Haskell leads 4-1

Haskell is still looking for win number one on the season, and getting it this week would be a big boost to their playoff chances.

Petrolia comes south this week after a 28-16 district opening victory over Electra, while the Indians are regrouping after a 47-7 loss at Windthorst.

The Pirates have won two of their last three games, beating Quanah 36-0, falling to Alvord 59-6, and then beating Electra last week.

Both teams have faced Olney in non-district play. Petrolia lost 15-13, and Haskell was tied 0-0 at halftime with the Cubs when the game was called due to weather.

Haskell head coach Mitch McLemore faces his old team once again. He coached there in 2019 and 2020, going 10-11 and making the playoffs once.

The Indians defeated Petrolia 42-20 on the road last season.

STAT LEADERS

Matthew Gober: 21-34, 163 yds, 2 TD, 2 int
Haegen Pinkerton: 11-33, 286 yds, 2 TD, 4 int; 83 yds, 2 TD rushing
Trevor Henry: 112 yds, 1 TD rushing; 7 rec, 28 yds
Nemo Silvas: 16 rec, 251 yds, 2 TD

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Petrolia: #61 in 2A D2
Haskell: #48 in 2A D2

DCTF Spread: Haskell by 8

The Pick: Haskell

MUNDAY (0-5, 0-1) AT ELECTRA (2-2, 0-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Munday leads 17-8

Munday heads to Electra looking for its first victory of the season.

The Moguls are coming off a tough 49-0 loss to #10 Seymour and Electra fell to Petrolia in their district opener.

Munday beat the Tigers 20-18 a year ago for their only district victory and has a three-game winning streak in the series.

STAT LEADERS

Haiden Bowman: 24-61, 371 yds, 2 TD, 6 int
AJ Diaz: 122 yds rushing
Israel Carranza: 5 rec, 89 yds
Ethan Flye: 9 tkl, 2 tfl, 1 fr

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Munday: #96 in 2A D2
Electra: #72 in 2A D2

DCTF Spread: Electra by 24

The Pick: Electra

Other District Games: Archer City 2-1, 0-0 at Seymour 4-1, 1-0; Windthorst 3-1, 1-0 vs. Bremond 2-2 at Aledo

#2 KNOX CITY (5-0) AT SAINT JO (3-2)

SERIES HISTORY: Knox City leads 1-0

Knox City hopes to keep their perfect season rolling as they head to Saint Jo to battle the Panthers.

Saint Jo is coming off a 64-50 loss to Gold-Burg last week.

Both teams have played Crowell this season. The Panthers fell 74-30 in week three, while the Greyhounds just shut the Wildcats down last week 51-6.

The Greyhounds won the first and only meeting of the series last season, 52-0.

STAT LEADERS

Bryson Callaway: 21-37, 376 yds, 7 TD; 81 yds, 1 TD rushing; 28 tkl, 2 pbu
Cameron Hernandez: 472 yds, 9 TD rushing; 2 rec, 19 yds; 10 tkl
Devin Guillory: 11 rec, 281 yds, 7 TD; 26 tkl, 4 int
Tristin Baxter: 33 tkl
Caleb Arrieta: 17 tkl, 1 int

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Knox City: #2 in 1A D1
Saint Jo: #37 in 1A D1

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Knox City: #1 in 1A D1
Saint Jo: #38 in 1A D1

DCTF Spread: Knox City by 51

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Knox City by 45

The Pick: Knox City

THROCKMORTON (1-3) AT HERMLEIGH (3-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Hermleigh leads 1-0

The Greyhounds continue their tough non-district schedule with a trip to Hermleigh.

The Cardinals won their second straight with a 52-28 decision at Grady, while Throckmorton fell 58-12 to Whitharral.

The Greyhounds three losses this season have all been to 1A D1 teams that are a combined 12-2, and their win was a 68-24 decision over 1A D1 Bryson.

The 2022 meeting was the first between the schools, a 60-36 Hermleigh victory.

STAT LEADERS

Jacob Gaspar: 481 yds, 6 TD rushing

Tyson Digby: 536 yds, 7 TD rushing; 49-91, 796 yds, 14 TD passing
Alex Wanderlich: 15 rec, 346 yds, 8 TD; 21, tkl, 3 tfl, 1 ff
Gage Gibson: 8 rec, 117 yds, 2 TD; 26 tkl, 1 int
Dee Carr: 6 rec, 56 yds, 2 TD
Zaylan Nachlinger: 7 rec, 86 yds, 1 TD
Hunter Simpson: 53 tkl, 5 tfl, 2 fr, 2 ff
Kai Vargas: 38 tkl, 8 tfl, 2 fr, 2 ff, 4 sacks
Hayden Simpson: 32 tkl, 2 tfl, 1 fr, 1 int
Daylan McGee: 17 tkl, 5 tfl, 1 fr, 2 sacks

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Throckmorton: #17 in 1A D2
Hermleigh: #22 in 1A D1

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Throckmorton: #22 in 1A D2
Hermleigh: #12 in 1A D1

DCTF Spread: Hermleigh by 5

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Hermleigh by 40

The Pick: Hermleigh

Photo: Mark Martinez/Double Mountain Chronicle

ROTAN (1-3) AT LUEDERS-AVOCA (1-4)

SERIES HISTORY: Rotan leads 6-1

Rotan hits the road again this week to meet Lueders-Avoca.

Both teams are coming off rough losses. Rotan fell 63-0 to Strawn, while the Raiders were shut out 47-0 at Harrold.

The Yellowhammers beat the Raiders 58-0 last season and have won the last four in the series.

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Rotan: #69 in 1A D1
Lueders-Avoca: #63 in 1A D2

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Rotan: #69 in 1A D1
Lueders-Avoca: #66 in 1A D2

DCTF Spread: Rotan by 6

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Rotan by 45

The Pick: Rotan

BAIRD (2-2) AT RANGER (4-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Baird leads 15-9-1

Red hot Ranger hopes to keep things rolling as they get set to host Baird Friday night.

The Bulldogs have won four in a row, with two of the games decided by just a single point. Their 59-58 win at Kopperl last week followed a 59-41 win over Woodson and a 42-41 victory at Perrin-Whitt.

Baird had week five off and is looking to stop a two-game skid. The latest loss was 60-12 at home to unbeaten Veribest.

This game will be the first six-man matchup between the two programs. They haven’t met since a 48-6 Baird victory in 2015. The Bears have won three straight and 13 of 14 against the Bulldogs.

STAT LEADERS

Camdyn Schlieve: 18-25, 22 yds, 5 TD passing; 21 yds, rushing; 7 rec, 102 yds, 2 TD; 14 tkl
Jake Collins: 277 yds, 1 TD rushing; 2 rec, 44 yds, 2 TD; 16-29, 209 yds, 3 TD passing; 16 tkl, 1 sack, 1 int, 1 fr
Devin Lucas: 17 rec, 221 yds, 4 TD; 33 yds, 2 TD rushing; 26 tkl, 3 ff
Tyler Stills: 20 tkl, 1 fr

James Uhlhorn: 687 yds, 11 TD rushing; 283 yds, 6 TD passing
Landon Farmer: 120 yds, 7 TD rushing

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Baird: #55 in 1A D2
Ranger: #56 in 6-Man Private Schools

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Baird: #52 in 1A D1
Ranger: #6 in Independent

DCTF Spread: Ranger by 12

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Baird by 36

The Pick: Ranger

#9 MAY (4-1) AT #2 OGLESBY (5-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Tied 1-1

May faces another tough test as they head to Oglesby this week to battle the number two ranked 1A D2 team in the state.

The Tigers escaped with a one-point win over Fort Worth THESA last week, while Oglesby, also the Tigers, doubled up Waco Methodist Children’s Home 38-19.

WMCH is the only team with a winning record that Oglesby has faced, giving May the advantage of being more battle-tested heading into this showdown.

The game features two running backs, May’s Braden Steele and Oglesby’s Klyer Fossett, that have already eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark in rushing yards this season.

The Tigers are playing Oglesby for the first time since the 1983 playoffs, a 42-41 Oglesby win. May won the only other meeting, 66-19, in 1976.

STAT LEADERS

Braden Steele: 1001 yds, 19 TD rushing; 29-50, 489 yds, 8 TD passing; 34 tkl, 2 tfl, 1 fr
Ben Harrell: 13 tkl, 2 tfl; 2 rec, 66 yds, 2 TD

Hunter Walter: 15-28, 347 yds, 7 TD, 2 int
Kyler Fossett: 1042 yds, 19 TD rushing
Landon Williamson: 33 tkl, 1 int

DCTF Computer Rankings:
May: #15 in 1A D1
Oglesby: #5 in 1A D2

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
May: #9 in 1A D1
Oglesby: #11 in 1A D2

DCTF Spread: Oglesby by 18

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: May by 18

The Pick: May

SANTA ANNA (2-3) AT #1 GORDON (4-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Gordon leads 2-0

Santa Anna faces its toughest test to date with a trip to top-ranked, in the AP/DCTF poll, Gordon.

The Longhorns lead the area in scoring defense, giving up just five points per game, and are no slouch on offense either, scoring 52.5 per game.

The Mountaineers have alternated wins and losses this year; the latest game was a 60-12 loss at Medina.

The Longhorns have won the only two games between the schools: 70-35 in the 2012 playoffs and 62-14 last season.

STAT LEADERS

William Perry: 509 yds, 10 TD rushing; 23 tkl, 1 int
Wyatt Strickland: 224 yds, 6 TD rushing; 2 rec, 14 yds; 3 kickoff returns for TD; 21 tkl
Jacob Jiminez: 41 yds, 1 TD rushing; 4 rec, 59 yds, 2 TD; 1-1, 17 yds passing
James Denson: 70 yds rushing; 60 yd kickoff return for TD; 26 tkl, 5 tfl

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Santa Anna: #54 in 1A D1
Gordon: #3 in 1A D1

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Santa Anna: #57 in 1A D1
Gordon: #3 in 1A D1

DCTF Spread: Gordon by 70

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Gordon by 45

The Pick: Gordon

ASPERMONT (4-1) AT #7 NEWCASTLE (4-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Aspermont leads 7-5

Aspermont is off to a great start for the second straight season and will be put to the test this week as they visit seventh-ranked Newcastle.

The Bobcats took down previously unbeaten Northside 63-0 last week to bounce back from their only loss of the year, a 50-38 loss to 1A D1 state-ranked Jonesboro.

The Hornets enter on a three-game winning streak, including last week’s 62-12 win over Rule. However, the teams they have beaten this season are just a combined 5-14, and their only loss is to 4-1 Southland. They’ll need to be their best to upset the Bobcats on the road this week.

The Hornets beat the Bobcats last season 38-24.

STAT LEADERS

Carson Guidry: 829 yds, 15 TD rushing; 11-20, 200 yds, 3 TD, 1 int; 2 rec, 70 yds, 1 TD; 70 tkl, 2 fr, 1 int
Kolby Bradshaw: 171 yds, 4 TD rushing; 1 rec, 9 yds
Caleb Broshears: 6 rec, 120 yds, 3 TD; 42 tkl, 1 fr
Jack Bell: 25 tkl, 1 ff, 2 fr
Jaden Flores: 29 tkl, 5 int

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Aspermont: #24 in 1A D2
Newcastle: #7 in 1A D2

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Aspmermont: #32 in 1A D2
Newcastle: #13 in 1A D2

DCTF Spread: Newcastle by

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Newcastle by 45

The Pick: Newcastle

LORAINE (0-5) AT #1 BENJAMIN (5-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Benjamin leads 2-0

A game that looked like it would be one of the best in the Big Country this season has lost a bit of luster due to a slow start and tons of injuries for Loraine. Star AJ Williams has not seen the field since week one, a big blow to the Bulldog offense and defense.

The Bulldogs fell to 0-5 last week but played their best game of the season in a 70-62 loss to Sands.

The Mustangs kept rolling and extended their winning streak to 19 games with a 77-12 victory over Roby last week.

The teams had never met before last season, when Benjamin beat Loraine twice, once in the regular season and again in the 1A D2 state championship game.

STAT LEADERS

Jadrian Limones: 22-40, 435 yds, 10 TD passing; 339 yds, 4 TD rushing; 15 tkl
Matthew Bolen: 210 yds, 2 TD rushing; 7 rec, 140 yds, 2 TD; 14 tkl
AJ Williams: 97 yds rushing; 1 rec, 15 yds, 1 TD; 7-18, 98 yds, 1 TD, 2 int; 14 tkl, 1 tfl, 1 fr
Luke Kerr: 34 tkl, 1 tfl
Xander Ybarra: 36 tkl

Grayson Rigdon: 623 yds, 15 TD rushing; 24-29, 482 yds, 6 TD passing; 15 rec, 448 yds, 13 TD; 37 tkl, 2 ff, 4 fr, 2 int, 2 fr for TD; 2 kickoff returns for TD
Keegan Hayes: 19-35, 513 yds, 14 TD, 1 int passing; 10 rec, 271 yds, 4 TD; 86 yds, 1 TD rushing; 45 tkl, 1 ff, 1 fr
Weston Weatherford: 34 tkl; 1 int, 1 fr, 1 ff
Tallon Hayes: 43 tkl, 4 ff, 2 fr, 1 int; 7 rec, 56 yds, 1 TD

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Loraine: #32 in 1A D2
Benjamin: #2 in 1A D2

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Loraine: #24 in 1A D2
Benjamin: #1 in 1A D2

DCTF Spread: Benjamin by 53

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Benjamin by 45

The Pick: Benjamin

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GUTHRIE (1-4) AT RULE (1-4)

SERIES HISTORY: Guthrie leads 11-6-1

The Bobcats hope to bounce back from a tough loss to Aspermont last week against a Guthrie squad that has a bit of momentum.

The Jaguars earned their first win last week, 58-13 over Chillicothe, while Rule has dropped two in a row since a 69-12 win over Patton Springs.

Rule beat Guthrie 44-38 last season and has a two-game winning streak in the series.

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Guthrie: #53 in 1A D2
Rule: #56 in 1A D2

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Guthrie: #49 in 1A D2
Rule: #40 in 1A D2

DCTF Spread: Guthrie by 3

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Rule by 45

The Pick: Rule

PAINT CREEK (2-3) AT CHILLICOTHE (1-4)

SERIES HISTORY: Chillicothe leads 4-1

Paint Creek aims for its third win in four games with a trip to Chillicothe this week.

The Pirates knocked off Trent 72-26 to improve to 2-3 and now stand a win shy of .500.

They have a good opportunity to do so as they face an Eagles squad that has lost four straight by mercy rule.

The Pirates fell to Chillicothe 28–24 a year ago.

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Paint Creek: #52 in 1A D2
Chillicothe: #54 in 1A D2

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Paint Creek: #61 in 1A D2
Chillicothe: #63 in 1A D2

DCTF Spread: Paint Creek by 15

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Paint Creek by 10

The Pick: Paint Creek

WOODSON (0-5) AT RISING STAR (3-2)

SERIES HISTORY: Woodson leads 7-3

Rising Star seems to have recovered from back-to-back losses to Sidney and Zephyr with blowout wins over Cranfills Gap and Bluff Dale over the past two weeks.

The Wildcats now have the third-best scoring attack in the Big Country at 53.6 points per game.

They face a Woodson team that has struggled to a 0-5 start. Two losses, to Panther Creek and Rotan, were by six points or less, but the Cowboys fell to Bryson a week ago, 54-14.

The Wildcats blasted Woodson last season 54-6 to snap a five-game losing streak in the series.

STAT LEADERS

Dathon Morris: 208 yds, 6 TD rushing
Blake Wilson: 367 yds, 5 TD rushing
Pacey McGinn: 182 yds, 3 TD rushing
Anthony Pollard: 31 tkl

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Woodson: #50 in 1A D2
Rising Star: #13 in 1A D2

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Woodson: #50 in 1A D2
Rising Star: #21 in 1A D2

DCTF Spread: Rising Star by 45

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Rising Star by 45

The Pick: Rising Star

BLACKWELL (1-3) AT PANTHER CREEK (3-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Panther Creek leads 13-5

Blackwell aims to stop a two-game skid as they head to Panther Creek.

The Panthers won their first three games, two in dramatic fashion, before falling to Veribest last week 55-6.

The Hornets’ only win is over Eden in week two, but their three losses are to teams (Aspermont, Highland, and Robert Lee) that are a combined 12-3 on the season.

The Hornets have won three in a row against the Panthers, including a 58-12 win in 2022. Panther Creek hasn’t won a game in the series since 2011.

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Blackwell: #39 in 1A D2
Panther Creek: #36 in 1A D2

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Blackwell: #35 in 1A D2
Panther Creek: #48 in 1A D2

DCTF Spread: Blackwell by 1

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Blackwell by 45

The Pick: Blackwell

OLFEN (0-3) AT TRENT (2-3)

SERIES HISTORY: Trent leads 2-0

The Gorillas hope they can put a three-game losing streak to a stop as they host winless Olfen this week.

Trent fell at Paint Creek last week while Olfen had to forfeit against Patton Springs.

The Gorillas beat Mustangs 68-20 last season

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Olfen: #39 in 1A D2
Trent: #65 in 1A D2

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Olfen: #126 in 6-Man Independent Schools
Trent: #65 in 1A D2

DCTF Spread: Olfen by 1

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Trent by 15

The Pick: Trent

EVANT (0-5) AT BLANKET (2-3)

SERIES HISTORY: Tied 16-16-1

Blanket can get to .500 on the season if they can take care of business against winless Evant this week.

The Elks enter on a 15-game losing streak dating back to 2021. Only two games in that stretch have gone the distance.

The Tigers took down Moran 51-6 last week and have won two of three, with a loss to Santa Anna sandwiched in between.

The Tigers knocked off Evant 68-22 last season to even the all-time series at 16 wins apiece with one tie.

STAT LEADERS

Kannon Kensing: 658 yds, 13 TD rushing
Cameron Aultman: 433 yds, 10 TD rushing

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Evant: #73 in 1A D1
Blanket: #41 in 1A D2

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Evant: #67 in 1A D1
Blanket: #42 in 1A D2

DCTF Spread: Blanket by 22

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Blanket by 39

The Pick: Blanket

BROOKESMITH (3-1) AT ZEPHYR (3-2)

SERIES HISTORY: Zephyr leads 9-5

Brookesmith is off to a better-than-expected start to the season but will get tested this week at Zephyr.

The Bulldogs lost to 1A D1 Robert Lee 52-35 on the road last week, while the Mustangs held off Gustine 38-18.

Zephyr has won the last six games in the series, including a 45-0 win at Brookesmith last season.

STAT LEADERS

Tripp Ballard: 300 yds, 7 TD rushing; 5 rec, 102 yds; 51 tkl, 4 tfl, 1 int
Wyatt Stevens: 23-42, 242 yds, 4 TD, 3 int; 2 rec, 18 yds
Karsen Floyd: 15 rec, 201 yds, 3 TD; 199 yds, 3 TD rushing; 51 tkl
Trapper Schoenhals: 38 tkl, 4 tfl

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Brookesmith: #54 in 1A D2
Zephyr: #27 in 1A D2

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Brookesmith: #51 in 1A D2
Zephyr: #25 in 1A D2

DCTF Spread: Zephyr by 31

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Zephyr by 45

The Pick: Zephyr

MIDLAND TRINITY (2-2, 1-0) AT ABILENE CHRISTIAN (4-1, 1-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Abilene Christian leads 5-1

Abilene Christian faces Midland Trinity in the second district game for both squads.

Both earned wins last week; Abilene Christian toped Keller Harvest 47-0, while Trinity got past Denton Calvary 67-38.

The rankings say this could be a good ballgame as both are in the sixmanfootball.com top ten for TAPPS Division II, but the spreads say otherwise and make the Panthers the heavy favorite.

The Panthers beat the Chargers 69-22 last season and have won the last two in the series.

STAT LEADERS

Brooks Armstrong: 6-9, 83 yds, 2 TD passing; 589 yds, 10 TD rushing; 9 rec, 105 yds, 2 TD; 20 tkl, 3 int
Carson Schwiethale: 26-47, 360 yds, 6 TD, 1 int; 6 tkl
Davis Patteson: 242 yds, 5 TD rushing; 2 rec, 27 yds; 20 tkl, 1 int, 1 sack
Bryce McGlothlin: 1 rec, 17 yds; 22 tkl, 4 sacks
Isaac Presley: 21 tkl, 2 sacks, 1 int; 7 rec, 71 yds, 3 TD
Nate Garza: 8 rec, 158 yds, 2 TD; 12 tkl, 4 sacks, 1 int, 3 fr
Pierson Walters: 214 yds, 3 TD rushing; 6 rec, 63 yds, 1 TD; 7 tkl

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Midland Trinity: #41 in 6-Man Private Schools
Abilene Christian: #7 in 6-Man Private Schools

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Midland Trinity: #10 in TAPPS D2
Abilene Christian: #3 in TAPPS D2

DCTF Spread: Abilene Christian by 26

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Abilene Christian by 45

The Pick: Abilene Christian

ACU (2-2, 0-1) AT NORTH TEXAS (1-2) - SATURDAY, 6 P.M.

SERIES HISTORY: North Texas leads 16-8-1

The Wildcats have dropped two in a row and could be in for another rough one as they head to Denton to battle North Texas.

The Mean Green are coming off their first victory of the season in a 40-37 shootout at Louisiana Tech. They fell to Cal 58-21 in their opener and to Florida International 46-39 in week two.

The ACU game will be the home opener for North Texas.

The Wildcats dropped a 52-17 decision in their conference opener at Central Arkansas last week.

The Mean Green won the last meeting between the two 51-31 in 2019.

STAT LEADERS

Maverick McIvor: 55-96, 847 yds, 5 TD, 1 int
Jermiah Dobbins: 292yds, 2 TD rushing
Blayne Taylor: 7 rec, 211 yds, 1 TD
Izaiah Kelley: 30 tkl, 1 ff
Elijah Moffett: 28 tkl, 5.5 tfl, 3 pbu

Chandler Rogers: 38-63, 524 yds, 4 TD, 1 int
Ayo Adeyi: 182 yds, 2 TD rushing
Ja’Mori Maclin: 11 rec, 238 yds, 4 TD
Logan Wilson: 23 tkl, 1 fr

The Pick: North Texas

HOWARD PAYNE (3-0, 0-0) AT #18 HARDIN-SIMMONS (2-1, 0-0) - SATURDAY, 1 P.M.

SERIES HISTORY: HSU leads 45-24-4

It’s one of the biggest matchups in recent history between these two rivals on Saturday when Howard Payne makes the short trip to Abilene to battle Hardin-Simmons.

The Yellow Jackets were off last weekend, giving them two weeks to prepare for an HSU squad that is coming off a 37-10 upset loss at Endicott in Massachusetts. The Cowboys lost quarterback Gaylon Glynn to injury early in the game and could not get their offense going in the defeat that dropped them from #5 to #18 in the D3football.com poll.

HSU won the meeting last season in a close one, 28-19, and has won 15 straight in the series dating back to 2007.

The Yellow Jackets may have their best chance in some time to knock off the Cowboys and contend for an ASC championship.

STAT LEADERS

Tucker Bridwell: 41-56, 541 yds, 9 TD
Landon McKinney: 41-70, 526 yds, 3 TD, 2 int
Javian Myles: 184 yds, 3 TD rushing
Gus Charles: 19 rec, 236 yds, 3 TD
Jordan Carroll: 14 rec, 229 yds, 3 TD
KJ Kelley: 21 tkl, 3 int, 1 ff
Jessie Paris: 15 tkl

Gaylon Glynn: 42-59, 582 yds, 4 TD, 2 int; 82 yds rushing
A.J. Hawkins: 13-22, 84 yds, 1 TD, 1 int; 59 yds, 1 TD rushing
Colton Marshall: 222 yds, 3 TD rushing
Noah Garcia: 217 yds, 3 TD rushing
K.J. Peoples: 15 rec, 178 yds
Cade Michna: 31 tkl, 2 tfl, 1 sack, 1 int, 1 pbu
Cason Hanna: 14 tkl, 1 tfl

The Pick: Hardin-Simmons

LYON COLLEGE (2-2) AT MCMURRY (1-2, 0-1) - SATURDAY, 1 P.M.

SERIES HISTORY: First meeting

McMurry will finally get to play at home this week as the War Hawks host Lyon College.

Lyon is moving from NAIA to D3 this season and already has an 85-0 loss to Howard Payne this season. The Scots did win last week over Westminster College (Missouri) 30-7 in their last outing to improve to 2-2.

McMurry dropped its ASC opener at Mary Hardin-Baylor a week ago, 50-9, and now looks to bounce back in a very winnable game before returning to conference play against Hardin-Simmons on October 7.

STAT LEADERS

Brady Miller: 53-96, 599 yds, 5 TD, 4 int
Jaylin Babers: 113 yds, 1 TD rushing
Reginald Brown II: 12 rec, 189 yds, 1 TD
Jerrold Clear: 29 tkl, 5 tfl, 1.5 sacks

Jess Hoel: 62-97, 623 yds, 3 TD, 5 int
Drew Hagler: 52 yds, 2 TD rushing
Kristopher Martin: 18 rec, 267 yds, 1 TD
Timothy Leatherman: 13 tkl, 1 int, 3 pbu
Dorian LeBlanc: 13 tkl, 1.5 tfl, 1 sack
Kimani Smith: 5 tkl, 2 int

The Pick: McMurry

#8 KILGORE (3-1, 2-1) AT CISCO (2-1, 1-1) - SATURDAY, 3 P.M.

The Wranglers look to bounce back after a 37-3 conference loss at #9 Trinity Valley last week that knocked them from the ranks of the unbeaten.

The task is a tough one, however, as Cisco will play host to 8th-ranked Kilgore.

The Rangers lost for the first time last week as well, dropping a 24-20 decision to Navarro.

Kilgore beat Cisco 34-0 at home last season.

STAT LEADERS

Cameron Peters: 47-90, 956 yds, 12 TD, 3 int
Kadin Meredith: 224 yds, 2 TD rushing
Aldyn Bradley: 14 rec, 176 yds, 3 TD
Michael Phoenix: 14 rec, 313 yds, 4 TD
Julian Payne: 34 tkl, 1 sack, 2 tfl, 2 int

Christian Kaopua: 38-87, 567 yds, 6 TD, 4 int
Trae’el Harris: 89 yds rushing
Raylan Hubbard: 9 rec, 123 yds
Jasen Stephens: 20 tkl

The Pick: Kilgore

Blitz Picks - Week 6

WEEK 1 PICKS: 34-41, 82.9%
WEEK 2 PICKS: 40-50, 80%
WEEK 3 PICKS: 39-51, 76.5%
WEEK 4 PICKS: 36-44, 81.8%
WEEK 5 PICKS: 42-48, 87.5%
SEASON: 191-234, 81.6%

TASCOSA (1-3, 0-1) AT ABILENE HIGH (3-2, 1-0)

Other District Games: Caprock 1-4, 0-0 at Amarillo 2-3, 1-0; Lubbock Cooper 2-2, 0-0 at Lubbock Coronado 2-3, 1-1

#9 STEPHENVILLE (3-2) AT #7 BROWNWOOD (5-0)

SNYDER (3-2) AT #10 HOLLIDAY (3-1)

ESTACADO (4-1) AT SWEETWATER (4-1)

OLNEY (2-1, 0-0) AT STAMFORD (4-0, 1-0)

COLORADO CITY (1-4, 0-1) AT ANSON (2-3, 0-1)

WINTERS (0-5, 0-1) AT CISCO (1-4, 1-0)

SAN SABA (2-3, 1-0) AT COLEMAN (4-1, 1-0)

Other District Games: Tolar (3-1, 0-0) at Hamilton (3-2, 0-1); Goldthwaite (2-3, 0-1) at De Leon (4-1, 1-0); Bangs is off

JUNCTION (4-1) AT ROSCOE (3-1)

PETROLIA (2-3, 1-0) AT HASKELL (0-4, 0-1)

MUNDAY (0-5, 0-1) AT ELECTRA (2-2, 0-1)

Other District Games: Archer City 2-1, 0-0 at Seymour 4-1, 1-0; Windthorst 3-1, 1-0 vs. Bremond 2-2 at Aledo

#2 KNOX CITY (5-0) AT SAINT JO (3-2)

THROCKMORTON (1-3) AT HERMLEIGH (3-1)

ROTAN (1-3) AT LUEDERS-AVOCA (1-4)

BAIRD (2-2) AT RANGER (4-1)

#9 MAY (4-1) AT #2 OGLESBY (5-0)

SANTA ANNA (2-3) AT #1 GORDON (4-0)

ASPERMONT (4-1) AT #7 NEWCASTLE (4-1)

LORAINE (0-5) AT #1 BENJAMIN (5-0)

GUTHRIE (1-4) AT RULE (1-4)

PAINT CREEK (2-3) AT CHILLICOTHE (1-4)

WOODSON (0-5) AT RISING STAR (3-2)

BLACKWELL (1-3) AT PANTHER CREEK (3-1)

OLFEN (0-3) AT TRENT (2-3)

EVANT (0-5) AT BLANKET (2-3)

BROOKESMITH (3-1) AT ZEPHYR (3-2)

MIDLAND TRINITY (2-2, 1-0) AT ABILENE CHRISTIAN (4-1, 1-0)

ACU (2-2, 0-1) AT NORTH TEXAS (1-2) - SATURDAY, 6 P.M.

HOWARD PAYNE (3-0, 0-0) AT #18 HARDIN-SIMMONS (2-1, 0-0) - SATURDAY, 1 P.M.

LYON COLLEGE (2-2) AT MCMURRY (1-2, 0-1) - SATURDAY, 1 P.M.

#8 KILGORE (3-1, 2-1) AT CISCO (2-1, 1-1) - SATURDAY, 3 P.M.

BIG COUNTRY BLITZ

Blitz Picks - Week 6

WEEK 1 PICKS: 34-41, 82.9%WEEK 2 PICKS: 40-50, 80%WEEK 3 PICKS: 39-51, 76.5%WEEK 4 PICKS: 36-44, 81.8%WEEK 5 PICKS: 42-48, 87.5%SEASON: 191-234, 81.6%

TASCOSA (1-3, 0-1) AT ABILENE HIGH (3-2, 1-0)

Other District Games: Caprock 1-4, 0-0 at Amarillo 2-3, 1-0; Lubbock Cooper 2-2, 0-0 at Lubbock Coronado 2-3, 1-1

#9 STEPHENVILLE (3-2) AT #7 BROWNWOOD (5-0)

SNYDER (3-2) AT #10 HOLLIDAY (3-1)

ESTACADO (4-1) AT SWEETWATER (4-1)

OLNEY (2-1, 0-0) AT STAMFORD (4-0, 1-0)

COLORADO CITY (1-4, 0-1) AT ANSON (2-3, 0-1)

WINTERS (0-5, 0-1) AT CISCO (1-4, 1-0)

SAN SABA (2-3, 1-0) AT COLEMAN (4-1, 1-0)

Other District Games: Tolar (3-1, 0-0) at Hamilton (3-2, 0-1); Goldthwaite (2-3, 0-1) at De Leon (4-1, 1-0); Bangs is off

JUNCTION (4-1) AT ROSCOE (3-1)

PETROLIA (2-3, 1-0) AT HASKELL (0-4, 0-1)

MUNDAY (0-5, 0-1) AT ELECTRA (2-2, 0-1)

Other District Games: Archer City 2-1, 0-0 at Seymour 4-1, 1-0; Windthorst 3-1, 1-0 vs. Bremond 2-2 at Aledo

#2 KNOX CITY (5-0) AT SAINT JO (3-2)

THROCKMORTON (1-3) AT HERMLEIGH (3-1)

ROTAN (1-3) AT LUEDERS-AVOCA (1-4)

BAIRD (2-2) AT RANGER (4-1)

#9 MAY (4-1) AT #2 OGLESBY (5-0)

SANTA ANNA (2-3) AT #1 GORDON (4-0)

ASPERMONT (4-1) AT #7 NEWCASTLE (4-1)

LORAINE (0-5) AT #1 BENJAMIN (5-0)

GUTHRIE (1-4) AT RULE (1-4)

PAINT CREEK (2-3) AT CHILLICOTHE (1-4)

WOODSON (0-5) AT RISING STAR (3-2)

BLACKWELL (1-3) AT PANTHER CREEK (3-1)

OLFEN (0-3) AT TRENT (2-3)

EVANT (0-5) AT BLANKET (2-3)

BROOKESMITH (3-1) AT ZEPHYR (3-2)

MIDLAND TRINITY (2-2, 1-0) AT ABILENE CHRISTIAN (4-1, 1-0)

ACU (2-2, 0-1) AT NORTH TEXAS (1-2) - SATURDAY, 6 P.M.

HOWARD PAYNE (3-0, 0-0) AT #18 HARDIN-SIMMONS (2-1, 0-0) - SATURDAY, 1 P.M.

LYON COLLEGE (2-2) AT MCMURRY (1-2, 0-1) - SATURDAY, 1 P.M.

#8 KILGORE (3-1, 2-1) AT CISCO (2-1, 1-1) - SATURDAY, 3 P.M.

The Undefeated - Week 6

Top Scoring Defenses After Week 5

BIG COUNTRY BLITZ

WEEK 1 PICKS: 34-41, 82.9%
WEEK 2 PICKS: 40-50, 80%
WEEK 3 PICKS: 39-51, 76.5%
WEEK 4 PICKS: 36-44, 81.8%
WEEK 5 PICKS: 42-48, 87.5%
SEASON: 191-234, 81.6%