No. 15 Central (Miami) at No. 3 Hoover (Ala.), Aug. 23
Photos by MaxPreps photographers/Illustration by Stephen Spiewak
Expect a defensive slugfest when Central and Hoover hook up. Five starters -- all Division I recruits -- are back for host Hoover, while Central returns nine from last year's stellar defensive unit. Hoover is slightly more balanced, with its starting quarterback, running back and top receiver back from last year. Central will have the most explosive player on the field, however: receiver
Da'vante Phillips.