Football Game Preview: Cedartown Bulldogs vs. Dalton Catamounts + How To Watch

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Previous 3 Games

10/11/24 - Away	44-13 W
09/22/23 - Away	35-27 W
09/23/22 - Home	43-9 W

Cedartown is a perfect 3-0 against Dalton since September of 2022 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Bulldogs will host the Catamounts at 7:30 p.m. Cedartown has given up an average of 33 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Cedartown is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight games on Friday. They lost 37-17 to Hiram.

Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Wyatt Mosley, who rushed for 70 yards on only seven carries, and also threw for 172 yards while completing 85.7% of his passes.

Meanwhile, Dalton lost to Hiram on the road by a 48-34 margin last Friday.

Cedartown will have to contain Nash Smith as he made an impact in Dalton's last game. He rushed for 146 yards and three touchdowns, and also picked up 48 receiving yards. Caine Woods was another key player, rushing for 53 yards and one score.

Dalton's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Cedartown, their loss dropped their record down to 2-5.

The upcoming contest will be a clash of competing strengths. Cedartown has deployed a run-first offense that has averaged 179.6 rushing yards a game. Meanwhile, Dalton has preferred to attack from the air: they average 275.9 passing yards per game. So which strategy will prevail on Friday? There's only one way to find out.

Everything came up roses for Cedartown against Dalton in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 44-13 win. In that matchup, the Bulldogs amassed a halftime lead of 36-7, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.