Football Game Preview: Burnet Bulldogs vs. Brownwood Lions

Burnet is 0-5 against Brownwood since September of 2020 but things could change on Friday. The Bulldogs will welcome the Lions at 7:30 p.m.

On Friday, Burnet was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 28-23 to Lampasas. While losing is never fun, the Bulldogs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 492nd, while the Badgers are ranked 175th).

Meanwhile, Brownwood entered their tilt with Lampasas last Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They skirted past the Badgers 42-39. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Lions have posted since October 25, 2024.

Burnet's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Brownwood, they now have a winning record of 4-3.

Burnet and Brownwood were neck-and-neck when the teams last played back in October of 2024, but Burnet came up empty-handed after a 31-30 defeat. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.