The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as Cookeville (TN) visits Franklin Road Academy (Nashville, TN) on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The game will take place at Franklin Road Academy, with Franklin Road Academy looking to extend their perfect record after a dominant season opener, while Cookeville will aim to bounce back after a close loss.
Game Details
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Matchup: Cookeville (TN) @ Franklin Road Academy (Nashville, TN)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Franklin Road Academy, Nashville, TN
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Cookeville Cavaliers
Cookeville enters the game with a 0-1 record after a narrow defeat in their season opener. The Cavaliers will look to regroup and secure their first win of the season on the road. Cookeville will need to sharpen their offense and improve their defense to compete effectively against Franklin Road Academy.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #4,164
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State Rank (TN): #107
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Key to Win: Focus on improving offensive consistency, particularly in the passing game, and tighten up defense to limit big plays.
Main Squad:
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Nathan Bishop – QB
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Justin Marks – RB
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Zachary Adams – WR
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Chris Taylor – OL
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Mason Harris – LB
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Eli Daniels – DB
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Luke Carter – DL
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Austin Young – WR
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Daniel Hayes – DB
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Brandon Scott – OL
Franklin Road Academy Panthers
Franklin Road Academy enters the game with a perfect 1-0 record after an impressive win in their season opener. The Panthers will look to continue their dominant form at home and secure another win. Their primary focus will be to maintain offensive efficiency and strengthen their defense to control the game against Cookeville.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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National Rank: #1,145
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State Rank (TN): #28
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Key to Win: Continue offensive execution, especially in the passing and running games, while improving defensive coverage to contain Cookeville’s offense.
Main Squad:
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Tyler Blake – QB
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Cameron Price – RB
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Mark Johnson – WR
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Jake Fisher – OL
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Tyler Davis – LB
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Ryan Parker – DB
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Lucas Garrett – DL
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Jason Brooks – WR
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Sean Ellis – OL
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Jacob Walker – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (TN) | Overall Record |
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| Cookeville | #4,164 | #107 | 0-1 |
| Franklin Road Academy | #1,145 | #28 | 1-0 |
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