Football Preview: Tipton-Rosemark Academy Rebels vs. Middle Tennessee Christian Cougars
Two dominant backs in Nix Fullen and Alie Bangura are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. After each having a week off, the Tipton-Rosemark Academy Rebels and the Middle Tennessee Christian Cougars will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Tipton-Rosemark Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 31.3 points per game this season.
Tipton-Rosemark Academy barely beat Fayette Academy the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Rebels simply couldn't be stopped last Friday as they easily beat the Vikings 49-13. With the Rebels ahead 42-7 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
Jackson Posey
| 10/03/25 vs Fayette Academy | 137.5 |
| 09/12/25 @ First Assembly Christian | 125.2 |
| 09/05/25 vs Harding Academy | 114.1 |
| 08/29/25 @ Halls | 106 |
| 09/18/25 vs Evangelical Christian | 81.3 |
| + 2 more games |
Tipton-Rosemark Academy relied on the efforts of Dominic Dotson, who gained 35 total yards and two touchdowns, and Jackson Posey, who threw for 35 yards and one TD while completing 80% of his passes. Posey's passing game has become a key predictor of the Rebels' success: the team is undefeated when his passer rating is 110 or higher, but only 1-3 otherwise.
Tipton-Rosemark Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 356 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2024.
Meanwhile, Middle Tennessee Christian unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak two weeks ago. They took a 30-20 hit to the loss column at the hands of Clay County.
Tipton-Rosemark Academy now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Middle Tennessee Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-2.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Tipton-Rosemark Academy has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 229.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Middle Tennessee Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 250.3 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Tipton-Rosemark Academy was taken down by Middle Tennessee Christian 45-14 in their previous matchup back in November of 2022. Thankfully for the Rebels, Eli Wilson (who rushed for 100 yards and three touchdowns on only six carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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