It’s a classic East Alabama rivalry tonight as the Auburn Tigers (1-1) travel to face the Opelika Bulldogs (2-0) in a highly anticipated conference game. These two powerhouse programs will meet under the lights at Bulldog Stadium, with Opelika looking to stay undefeated and Auburn hoping to build momentum after a strong home win.

Game Details

• Matchup: Auburn Tigers vs Opelika Bulldogs
• Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025
• Kickoff Time: 7:00 PM
• Location: Bulldog Stadium, Opelika, AL
• Tickets: Available on GoFan
• Live Stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Team Form & Records

Auburn Tigers (1-1)

• National Rank: 114 | Alabama Rank: 5
• Points For: 38 | Points Against: 48
• Strength: Strong defense with 65 tackles per game.
• Challenge: Improving consistency on offense, averaging just 124 total yards per game.

Opelika Bulldogs (2-0)

• National Rank: 304 | Alabama Rank: 11
• Points For: 61 | Points Against: 55
• Strength: Balanced offense, averaging 343 total yards per game.
• Key Stat: 44 pancake blocks this season, showing dominance in the trenches.

Players to Watch

• Auburn – Cason Myers (#15): The key passer for Auburn, averaging 147 passing yards per game and 159 total yards.
• Auburn – Greg Williams (#3): Defensive leader with 9.5 tackles per game.
• Opelika – Colby Key (#5): Quarterback with 167.5 passing yards per game, driving the Bulldogs’ offensive success.
• Opelika – CJ Johnson (#3): Reliable running back averaging 68 rushing yards per game.

Key Matchup

This game will be decided at the line of scrimmage. Opelika’s offensive line has been excellent so far, allowing their balanced offense to control the pace. Auburn’s defense, with one of the higher tackle counts in the state, will need to slow down Colby Key and CJ Johnson to keep the Tigers in the game.

Why This Game Matters

This rivalry game is always intense, but tonight’s contest has extra weight as both teams aim to establish themselves as contenders in the region. Opelika wants to keep its undefeated record alive, while Auburn is determined to prove that it can compete with top-ranked programs.

Prediction

Expect a tight, physical battle. Auburn’s defense will keep this close, but Opelika’s offensive balance and home-field advantage should carry them to victory.

Projected Score:
Opelika 28 – Auburn 20