Drew Dean faces Oxford team in Tupelo football matchup

Drew Dean will lead Tupelo against his former team Oxford Friday night. Dean, now the starting quarterback for Tupelo, transferred after losing his job to Knox Kiffin. He has performed well this season, completing 76.7% of his passes for 628 yards and seven touchdowns. The game pits the top two teams in the Daily Journal's Large Schools ranking against each other, both boasting undefeated records. Oxford's new quarterback, Price Renovich, has also shown promise, completing 66.7% of his passes and making plays with his legs. Tupelo's defense has been strong, allowing an average of 11.3 points per game.

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