Tate is joined by Tom Kreager of The Tennessean to break down the kickoff of the Tennessee high school football season, highlighted by the release of The Tennessean’s preseason top 1-136 rankings and an action-packed Week 1 slate.
Key Discussion Points:

• The Tennessean Preseason Rankings:
  Tate and Tom dive into the newly released preseason rankings, reacting to early feedback and social media buzz. They discuss notable top-10 teams—including Brentwood Academy (#1), Battle Ground Academy (#2), Riverdale (#3), and Oakland (#4)—while evaluating high expectations for Riverdale, potential sleeper teams like Springfield, and key contenders like Ravenwood.
• Televised & Marquee Week 1 Matchups:
  
  • Baylor vs. Brentwood Academy on ESPN2 featuring elite running back talent.
  • Nolensville vs. Lebanon (MyTV30), BGA vs. St. Michael Catholic, and the CPA vs. Oakland Saturday showdown.
  • The physical, hard-fought matchup between Beech and Green Hill.
• Pearl-Cohn Hosting Montgomery Bell Academy (MBA):
  A historic home matchup for Pearl-Cohn, highlighting major facility and stadium renovations, support from Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS), and the significance of MBA making the trip to play at Pearl-Cohn.
• Coaching Notes & Storylines:
  A look at the coaching landscape across the state, including George Quarles' return, legendary coach Gary Rankin, and thoughts on preseason jamborees wrapping up as regular-season game prep begins.
• Facility Upgrades:
  A shoutout to Warner Athletic and the ongoing turf installation project for Eagleville High School.