Football Game Preview: Carbondale Terriers vs. Herrin Tigers + How To Watch

The Carbondale Terriers are taking a road trip to challenge the Herrin Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Carbondale will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each contest than the last.

Having struggled with four defeats in a row, Carbondale turned things around against Granite City on Friday. They blew past the Warriors, posting a 49-13 victory. The Terriers not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since October 11, 2024 (when they won 53-8).

Davin Wooley

Passer Rating

10/03/25 @ Granite City	137.3
09/26/25 vs Centralia	71.5
09/19/25 vs Cahokia	58.2
09/12/25 @ Collinsville	101.9
09/05/25 vs Mt. Vernon	115.3
+ 4 more games

Davin Wooley had another great game (as he tends to do), throwing for 196 yards and three TDs, while also rushing for 51 yards and a pair of touchdowns. What's more, he racked up 137.3 passer rating, the most he's had since back in October of 2024. Synsear Scott-Ross was another key player, picking up 86 receiving yards and a pair of scores.

Carbondale didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Emilio Isspeih and Cordaveon 'CJ' Jones.

Meanwhile, Herrin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss dating back to last season. The game between the Tigers and Massac County didn't end well, with the Tigers falling 35-20. On the bright side, the 20- point performance marked the Tigers' highest-scoring matchup to date.

Herrin's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Carbondale, their win bumped their record up to 2-4.

Carbondale might still be hurting after the 34-13 loss they got from Herrin in their previous matchup back in September of 2015. Thankfully for the Terriers, Gavyn Gosha (who rushed for 239 yards and three TDs while picking up 8.0 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.