Football Game Preview: Covenant Christian Cougars vs. Central Texas Christian Lions

The Covenant Christian Cougars will take on the Central Texas Christian Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Covenant Christian is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Rosehill Christian on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Cougars had to suffer through a 42-14 loss at the hands of the Eagles. The Cougars were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-7.

Central Texas Christian had taken Brazos Christian down for two straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Friday. The Lions came up short against the Eagles, falling 42-16. The game marked the Lions' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Having lost for the first time this season, Central Texas Christian fell to 6-1. As for Covenant Christian, they now have a losing record of 3-4.

Thursday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Covenant Christian has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 229.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Central Texas Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 206.4 rushing yards. There's a good chance Thursday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.

Covenant Christian took a serious blow against Central Texas Christian when the teams last played back in October of 2024, falling 48-0. Will the Cougars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.