The 2025 Arkansas high school football season kicks off with a non-conference matchup as the Fayetteville Bulldogs host the Cabot Panthers on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are highly ranked in the state and look to set the tone for a strong season ahead.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Cabot (Cabot, AR) vs Fayetteville (Fayetteville, AR)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Fayetteville High School, Fayetteville, AR
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Cabot Panthers
The Panthers enter the 2025 season ranked #701 nationally, #12 in Arkansas, and #8 in their class. With an experienced roster and balanced style of play, Cabot looks to compete as one of the state’s top teams this fall. A strong start against Fayetteville would help set the tone for their campaign.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #701
○ State Rank: #12 (AR)
○ Class Rank: #8
○ Strengths: Experienced roster, balanced offense and defense, disciplined play
○ Key to Win: Control the pace of the game and establish physicality early
Fayetteville Bulldogs
The Bulldogs begin the year ranked #394 nationally, #8 in Arkansas, and #5 in their class. Fayetteville brings back a talented group on both sides of the ball and has high expectations entering the season. With home-field advantage, they’ll look to start strong against another top state contender.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #394
○ State Rank: #8 (AR)
○ Class Rank: #5
○ Strengths: Talented roster, strong passing game, home-field advantage
○ Key to Win: Execute offensively and limit Cabot’s ability to sustain drives
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabot Panthers | 701 | 12 (AR) | 8 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fayetteville Bulldogs | 394 | 8 (AR) | 5 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
Melvin Smith is a high school sports enthusiast with a passion for capturing the energy of student competitions. He enjoys sharing stories that celebrate athletes’ dedication and the community spirit of the game.