The Fayetteville rivalry heats up on Friday night as E.E. Smith (Fayetteville, NC) hosts Terry Sanford (Fayetteville, NC) in a non-conference battle on September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both programs come into the game with momentum and plenty to prove—Terry Sanford looking to keep its perfect start alive, while E.E. Smith looks to defend its home turf and hand the Bulldogs their first loss.
Game Details
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Matchup: Terry Sanford Bulldogs vs. E.E. Smith Golden Bulls
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: E.E. Smith High School, Fayetteville, NC
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Terry Sanford (NC) – The Bulldogs
Terry Sanford has opened the season 2-0, showing explosive offensive firepower with 88 points scored in their first two contests. Quarterback Jacob Moore has been on fire, and the Bulldogs’ balanced attack makes them one of the most dangerous teams in the state early on.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: 902
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State Rank (NC): 18
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Key to Win: Continue their offensive rhythm with Moore and Washington leading the way, while tightening up the defense against a scrappy Golden Bulls squad.
Main Squad:
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Jacob Moore – QB
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Isaiah Washington – RB
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Jourdan Browning – WR
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Latrell Lynch – LB
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Tyce Thurman – K/P
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David Harper – OL
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Chris Bennett – DL
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Marcus Reed – WR
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Elijah Turner – DB
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Ryan Carter – OL
E.E. Smith (NC) – The Golden Bulls
The Golden Bulls stand at 1-1 after a home win and an away loss, showing flashes of defensive toughness but still searching for offensive consistency. Playing at home in a rivalry matchup could give them the edge they need to upset a highly ranked Bulldogs team.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: 9,337
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State Rank (NC): 289
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Key to Win: Limit Terry Sanford’s explosive plays and lean on their defensive unit to keep the game close into the second half.
Main Squad:
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Michael Johnson – QB
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Anthony Green – RB
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Jordan Davis – WR
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Cameron White – OL
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Shawn Taylor – DL
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Malik Harris – LB
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Jamal Smith – DB
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Terrence Wright – WR
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Marcus Allen – OL
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Darius King – CB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (NC) | Overall Record |
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| Terry Sanford | 902 | 18 | 2-0 |
| E.E. Smith | 9,337 | 289 | 1-1 |
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