Tennessee High School Football Predictions for Nashville Area for Week 3

Macon County (2-0, 0-0 in 4-4A) at Upperman (2-0, 0-0)

Time: 19:00 When: Friday

This is a battle of two 4A teams, and Upperman seems to have the upper hand. Few have been able to figure out how to slow down Bees quarterback Bronzden Chaffin, who ran and threw for more than 100 yards last week with five combined TDs.

Robinson forecast:Upperman 28, Macon County 21

Palmateer’a forecast:Upperman 24, Macon County 23

Watch on NFHS Network: Macon County in Upperman

Osceola, Ark. (0-0) at Ensworth (2-0)

Time: 19:00 When: Friday

Ensworth welcomes Arkansas’ Osceola High, a 3A program located across the Tennessee border 50 miles north of Memphis. Osceola advanced to the second round of the playoffs last year, led by returning running back Jeremiah Jacobs, who rushed for 763 yards and four TDs in 2023.

Robinson forecast:Ensworth 27, Osceola 17

Palmateer’a forecast:Ensworth 35, Osceola, 14

Christian Friendship (1-1) at Columbia Academy (1-1)

Time: 19:00 When: Friday

Friendship Christian held the scoreless against DCA last week. It was the first time the Commanders had held the scoreless in a game since 2021, also against DCA. As if Friendship didn’t have anything to worry about, stopping the Bulldogs’ Montae Baldwin will be a tall order. He’s rushed for 442 yards in two games.

Robinson forecast: Columbia Academy 24, Christian Friendship 20

Palmateer’a forecast: Columbia Academy 21, Christian Friendship 13

Last week: Robinson (6-4), Palmateer (9-1). Generally: Robinson (11-9, .550); Palmateer (14-6, .700).

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