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Northeast football looks to rebuild under new starters

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 7:03 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

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Summary

Northeast Mississippi Community College prepares for the upcoming season with a home game against East Central on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. The Tigers are replacing nine offensive and five defensive starters after finishing last season with a 5-4 record and fourth in the MACCC’s North division. Coach Greg Davis expressed confidence in the team’s progress during preseason camp, highlighting the emergence of quarterback Xae Mayes and defensive lineman Christian Mays. Mayes, a dual-threat quarterback, earned accolades last season, while Mays is noted as a top junior college prospect.

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By the Numbers

•Northeast hosts East Central on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
•Team is replacing nine starters on offense and five on defense.
•Xae Mayes named starting quarterback after standout high school career.
•Christian Mays ranked as the second-best junior college prospect.
•The Tigers finished last season 5-4, 3-3 in conference.

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7:03 PMYahoo Sports — Mayes, Mays part of Northeast’s fluid puzzle

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BOONEVILLE – There will be new faces in new places at Tiger Stadium this season. Northeast Mississippi Community College is looking to replace nine starters on offense and at least five on defense. The Tigers went 5-4 last season, 3-3 in conference and finished fourth in the MACCC’s North division. The attitude has been positive at preseason camp. Northeast has made progression over the last ...
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