Football Game Preview: Jackson County Panthers vs. Rome Wolves + How To Watch

Jackson County is on a seven-game streak of home wins, while Rome is on a seven-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Panthers will welcome the Wolves at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Jackson County's defense has only allowed 10.8 points per game this season, so Rome's offense will have their work cut out for them.

Jackson County is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They snuck past Milton with a 24-19 victory.

Daylan Maxwell

Rushing Touchdowns

11/21/25 vs Milton	2
11/14/25 vs Glynn Academy	3
10/31/25 vs Habersham Central	3
10/24/25 vs Loganville	2
10/17/25 @ Winder-Barrow	3
+ 4 more games

Jackson County found their leader in sophomore Daylan Maxwell, who rushed for 193 yards and two TDs while picking up 7.7 yards per carry, and also picked up 36 receiving yards. Maxwell is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in each of the last nine games he's played.

Jackson County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 218 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 157 rushing yards in ten consecutive contests.

Meanwhile, Rome faced Houston County in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Wolves walked away with a 38-28 win over the Bears. The score was all tied up 21-21 at the break, but the Wolves were the (much) better team in the second half.

Jackson County's victory bumped their record up to 11-1. As for Rome, their win bumped their record up to 10-2.