2026 Expert Predictions Second Round
T1. Goose: 99-21 (8-1)
T1. Jacob: 99-21 (8-1)
T1. Noah: 99-21 (9-0)
4. Justin: 98-22 (9-0)
5. Guests: 95-25 (8-1)
UCR GOTW Presented by Mayberry’s Furniture: Gibbs (10-1) at White County (11-0)
Noah: White County 28-14
This is a very difficult 2nd round matchup for the Warriors. Both teams like to run the ball, and have explosive playmakers. The difference for me is discipline. White County has been the far more disciplined team so far this year. That wins playoff games.
Jacob: White County 35-14
One of the best match ups in the area tonight resides in Sparta. A White County team that is having a historic season and has been playing their best ball over the last few weeks. Taking on a Gibbs team who can surrender some points defensively. I like the Warriors to handle business and move to the quarters.
Goose: White County 27-21
This one should be a banger in Sparta as a very capable Gibbs team comes to town. Dee Harris will be rocking, and I’ll take the Warriors in a down-to-the-wire classic that involves Bryson Hogg doing something on special teams once again.
Colin: White County 35-21
Warriors just have too many weapons ultimately.
Justin: White County 28-17
UCR Midstate GOTW: Macon County (10-1) at Alcoa (11-0)
Noah: Alcoa 49-21
The Tigers are rolling, but the Tornadoes are inevitable. Hot take: this is the closest postseason game Alcoa has.
Jacob: Alcoa 42-21
Macon County is playing as well as anybody in the state. Alcoa is that anybody. Tigers have to play a perfect game and still have some things bounce their way. Give me the Tornadoes.
Goose: Alcoa 42-21
The last two Class 4A state champions square off in Alcoa, and this Macon County team has their hands full with a program that’s won 11 consecutive state titles. To be the man, you’ve got to beat the man. Unfortunately nobody’s done that to Alcoa in the postseason since the 2014 state championship game.
Colin: Alcoa 42-21
The tornadoes have too much talent, and until someone beats them, after 11 straight titles, I have to pick
Justin: Alcoa 38-17
UCR2: Upperman (7-4) at Greeneville (11-0)
Noah: Greeneville 42-14
The Greene Devils are on a collision course for Alcoa and are built to give this Upperman team troubles. Expect adjustments in the kicking game for UHS, but I think GHS is too explosive.
Jacob: Greeneville 42-14
The Greene Devils offense is maybe the most prolific in the state taking on an Upperman team that has already struggled once this year against this offense mightily. I expect Upperman to have made some adjustments this time around but Greeneville takes care of business in round two.
Goose: Greeneville 38-13
Upperman got a taste of Greeneville once this season in Baxter, and it went about as bad as it could go. I don’t see round two getting out of hand in the first quarter like the first game, but the Greene Devils are built perfectly to give Upperman trouble. I’ll take Greeneville to pull away late for the win.
Colin: Greeneville 28-14
Taren Claridy wins his matchup one to many times and the Greene Devils score to fast for the Upperman offense to keep up.
Justin: Greeneville 34-7
Eagleton Academy (7-3) at Gordonsville (10-1)
Noah: Gordonsville 35-21
Jacob: Gordonsville 35-14
Goose: Gordonsville 34-7
Colin: Gordonsville 35-17
Justin: Gordonsville 21-7
Greenback (10-1) at Clay County (5-6)
Noah: Greenback 42-27
Jacob: Greenback 42-21
Goose: Greenback 38-21
Colin: Greenback 35-28
Justin: Greenback 48-21
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