Football Recap: Mcminn Central Extends Home Winning Streak to Four + How To Watch

By Team Reports Oct 24, 2025, 7:36am

Football Recap: McMinn Central Chargers vs. Tellico Plains Bears

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the TN Secondary School Athletic Assn. (TSSAA) & McMinn Central High School. Watch Full Replay

Bryce Mullins

Passer Rating

10/10/25 vs Sequoyah153
09/26/25 vs Cumberland County127.6
10/17/25 vs Tellico Plains120.7
09/19/25 vs Scott110.6
09/12/25 vs Meigs County96.8
+ 1 more games

If Tellico Plains wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played McMinn Central, they should've done a better job of containing Bryce Mullins. The Chargers enjoyed a cozy 35-21 win over the Bears on Friday thanks in part to Mullins, who threw for 174 yards and three touchdowns. His passing game has become a key predictor of McMinn Central's success: the team is undefeated when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 1-3 otherwise.

Tellico Plains' loss came despite strong showings from Ike Hollinghead and Jasper Hamilton. Hollinghead threw for 137 yards and one TD, while Hamilton rushed for 93 yards and one score.

McMinn Central's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-3. Those home wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 8.8 points on average over those games. As for Tellico Plains, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.

McMinn Central will challenge Sweetwater at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Tellico Plains, they will take on Smith County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Owls will aim to continue their four-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last.

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