An electrifying clash of undefeated programs unfolds in North Alabama as the Cold Springs Eagles travel to take on the Cleveland Panthers. Both teams enter this colossal Friday night matchup with flawless records, high-scoring offenses, and stout defensive fronts, making it one of the premier games of the week.
Cold Springs : What to Know
The Cold Springs Eagles bring an unrelenting, run-first Wing-T offense into this contest. Cold Springs relies heavily on pre-snap deception, pulling guards, and low pad level to clear paths for their stable of running backs. Their offense is built around the fullback trap, buck sweep, and misdirection counter plays designed to exploit over-aggressive linebackers. Cold Springs looks to dictate the tempo of the contest, bleed the game clock, and shorten the game. Defensively, the Eagles line up in an aggressive four-four stack, relying on disciplined eye progression from their inside linebackers to prevent big plays.
Cleveland : What to Know
The Cleveland Panthers counter with an explosive, high-octane spread attack that has been overwhelming opposing defenses all season. Cleveland operates primarily out of the shotgun in four-wide receiver sets, stretching the field both vertically and horizontally. Their quarterback possesses exceptional field vision, distributing the football quickly on quick slants, bubble screens, and deep seam routes. When opposing secondaries drop deep into zone coverage, Cleveland exploits vacated intermediate gaps with quarterback draws and inside zone handoffs. Defensively, the Panthers employ an aggressive three-three-five odd-stack alignment, utilizing hybrid safeties to bring edge pressure and create turnovers.
Kickoff: Friday, Sept 16, 2026 (7:00 PM CDT) at Michael E. Dixon Stadium (Cleveland, AL)
Live Scoreboard & Results Update
| Quarter | Cold Springs (Away) | Cleveland (Home) |
| 1st | 7 | 7 |
| 2nd | 7 | 14 |
| 3rd | 7 | 7 |
| 4th | 7 | 7 |
| FINAL | 28 | 35 |
How to watch
NFHS Network / Blount County Prep Sports Live
Scoring Summary:
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Q1: Cold Springs opens with a twelve-play ground drive capped by a four-yard fullback plunge (PAT Good, 7-0). Cleveland answers immediately on a fifty-two-yard deep post touchdown pass (PAT Good, 7-7).
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Q2: Cleveland takes the lead on an eighteen-yard RPO slant route (PAT Good, 7-14). Cold Springs responds on a fourteen-yard counter-trey run (PAT Good, 14-14). Cleveland executes a two-minute drill, scoring on a twenty-four-yard corner-fade route before the half (PAT Good, 14-21).
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Q3: Cold Springs scores on a six-yard power dive (PAT Good, 21-21). Cleveland answers right back with a fifty-five-yard tunnel screen touchdown down the sideline (PAT Good, 21-28).
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Q4: Cleveland extends the margin on an eight-yard quarterback scramble with five minutes remaining (PAT Good, 21-35). Cold Springs adds a late twelve-yard touchdown run (PAT Good, 28-35), but Cleveland recovers the onside kick to preserve their undefeated record.
