Highlights, recap: No. 23 Baylor scores late to defeat No. 25 McCallie in MaxPreps Game of the Week

Junior running back David Gabriel-Georges goes wild in rivalry win, running 24 times for 293 yards in three scores.

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Oct 3, 2025, 8:30pm
The rivalry matchup between nationally-ranked Tennessee powers did not disappoint Friday night as No. 23 Baylor (Chattanooga) won a back-and-forth affair against No. 25 McCallie (Chattanooga) 38-35 in the MaxPreps Game of the Week. 

Trailing 35-31 late in the fourth quarter, senior quarterback Briggs Cherry, a Louisville commit, found fellow senior Kaiden Dewey for a 15-yard, game-winning touchdown. 

While Cherry and Dewey provided the late-game heroics, it was junior running back David Gabriel-Georges that powered the Baylor offense all night. The 6-foot, 200-pound five-star prospect ran 24 times for 293 yards and three touchdowns.
Baylor quarterback Briggs Cherry (3) and the star of the night David Gabriel-Georges (3) celebrate a first-half touchdown in Friday night's rivalry win over McCallie. (PHOTO: Andy Mitchell)
Baylor quarterback Briggs Cherry (3) and the star of the night David Gabriel-Georges (3) celebrate a first-half touchdown in Friday night's rivalry win over McCallie. (PHOTO: Andy Mitchell)
Gabriel-Georges scored on runs of 60, 55 and 53 yards, respectively.

Dewey also turned in a big performance for Baylor, finishing with 114 receiving yards. 

McCallie opened the game with a 14-0 lead after junior quarterback Louis Fortier threw a bomb to Keeyshawn Tabuteau for an 89-yard touchdown early in the second quarter. 

The Blue Tornado took a 35-31 lead with 5:51 left after driving 80 yards, finishing with a touchdown run by senior quarterback Elliott Drapeau. 

Baylor (6-0) remains undefeated on the season while McCallie drops to 5-2. Both teams have next week off. The MaxPreps Game of the Week heads to Texas next Friday for another rivalry game between DeSoto and Duncanville.
Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello (left) and Peyton Manning (or is it Paintin' Manning?) were on hand Friday night at McCallie. Manning's son Marshall is expected to attend Baylor next school year as a freshman. (PHOTO: Andy Mitchell)
Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello (left) and Peyton Manning (or is it Paintin' Manning?) were on hand Friday night at McCallie. Manning's son Marshall is expected to attend Baylor next school year as a freshman. (PHOTO: Andy Mitchell)
David Gabriel-Georges, a native of Canada, showed why he is considered one of the top running backs in the country. He has more than 30 FBS offers, including Alabama, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Oregon. (PHOTO: Andy Mitchell)
David Gabriel-Georges, a native of Canada, showed why he is considered one of the top running backs in the country. He has more than 30 FBS offers, including Alabama, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Oregon. (PHOTO: Andy Mitchell)
Baylor fans celebrate a victory on their rival's home field. (PHOTO: Andy Mitchell)
Baylor fans celebrate a victory on their rival's home field. (PHOTO: Andy Mitchell)



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