University is 1-8 against Oak Ridge since October of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Cougars will look to defend their home field against the Pioneers at 7:00 p.m. University has given up an average of 53 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
University is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They had to suffer through a 56-7 loss at the hands of Innovation. The Cougars were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 49-0.
Meanwhile, Oak Ridge was able to grind out a solid victory over Colonial on Friday, taking the game 28-20. The Pioneers' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Oak Ridge's win came from a few key players University will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Antonio Fields, who threw for 173 yards and three TDs. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in passer rating (100.2).
University's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Oak Ridge, their win bumped their record up to 2-3.
University might still be hurting after the 47-26 defeat they got from Oak Ridge when the teams last played back in September of 2024. Will the Cougars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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