Buford to face Baylor in preseason football scrimmage on August 7

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Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Buford to face Baylor in preseason football scrimmage on August 7
Summary

Buford and Baylor will meet for a scheduled preseason scrimmage at Philip Beard Stadium in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on August 7 at 7:30 p.m. ET. Both teams finished the 2025 season unbeaten, with Buford ranked No. 1 and Baylor at No. 13 in the final USA TODAY Sports Super 25 rankings. Buford completed a 15-0 season, winning the GHSA Class 6A state championship, while Baylor went 12-0, capturing the TSSAA Division II-AAA championship. Key players for Baylor include five-star running back David Gabriel Georges and four-star quarterback Keegan Croucher. Buford's regular season begins on August 22 against Gainesville, while Baylor opens its season on August 5 against Brentwood Academy.

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  • Buford finished 2025 season as national champion with a 15-0 record.
  • Baylor concluded 2025 with a 12-0 record and a state championship.
  • Preseason scrimmage set for August 7 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
  • Buford faces Gainesville on August 22 in season opener.
  • Baylor plays Brentwood Academy on August 5 in season opener.
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  • 7:55 PMYahoo SportsSuper 25 national champion Buford to take on Baylor in preseason clash
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It may not count against either record but a pair of Super 25 programs will see each other in the preseason.

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