The Opp Bobcats will face off against the Holmes County Blue Devils at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Opp will be strutting in after a victory while Holmes County will be coming in after a defeat.
Holmes County will face off against a team with plenty of momentum: Opp extended their winning streak to three on Friday. The Bobcats strolled past Straughn with points to spare, taking the game 38-22. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since September 24, 2021, but that streak is no more.
Matthew Morgan
| 10/24/25 @ Straughn | 129 |
| 09/12/25 @ Pike County | 116 |
| 09/05/25 vs New Brockton | 107 |
| 09/19/25 vs Daleville | 91 |
| 10/17/25 vs Ashford | 80 |
Opp's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Matthew Morgan led the charge by rushing for 129 yards and one score while picking up 8.1 yards per carry. Those 129 rushing yards gave Morgan a new career-high. Brandyn Washington was another key player, gaining 64 total yards and two touchdowns.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Opp was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 284 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 197 rushing yards in eight consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Holmes County suffered their biggest loss since November 15, 2024 on Friday. They were beaten by Blountstown 48-20. The defensive woes were uncharacteristic for the Blue Devils, who until this matchup were averaging 14.11 points allowed.
Opp will need to focus on slowing down Zarius Goodman, one of several Holmes County players who made an impact when they last played. He rushed for 108 yards and one touchdown.
Opp's win bumped their record up to 8-1. As for Holmes County, they moved to 5-4 with that defeat, which also ended their five-game winning streak.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Opp has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 246.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Holmes County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 150.7 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Opp came up short against Holmes County in their previous meeting back in November of 2024, falling 36-32. Will the Bobcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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