Football Game Preview: Holliday Eagles vs. Millsap Bulldogs

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Previous 5 Games

10/11/24 - Away	48-20 W
11/13/20 - Home	21-13 W
11/03/17 - Away	45-7 W
10/28/16 - Home	56-0 W
11/06/15 - Home	38-16 W

Holliday is a perfect 5-0 against Millsap since November of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. After each having a week off, the two teams will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:30 p.m. Holliday has given up an average of 33.2 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Holliday's last matchup with Jim Ned could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's matchup last Friday. The Eagles were beaten by the Indians 48-21. The game marked the Eagles' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Meanwhile, after only seven points in their last matchup, Millsap made sure to put some points up on the board against Santo last Friday. The Bulldogs were the clear victors by a 49-27 margin over the Wildcats.

Holliday better focus on containing Braun Johnson and Madden Gilbert as the pair were huge in Millsap's win. Johnson gained 271 total yards and two touchdowns, while Gilbert threw for 254 yards and four touchdowns while completing 85.7% of his passes. Johnson is also crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 120 every time he's taken the field this season.

Millsap's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Holliday, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.

Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Holliday has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 188.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Millsap struggles in that department as they've been averaging 248.2 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.

Everything came up roses for Holliday against Millsap when the teams last played back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 48-20 win. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was the Bulldogs' Cr Tippie, who threw for 250 yards and three TDs while picking up 11.4 yards per attempt. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for the Eagles to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.