The McEachern Indians and the Harrison Hoyas faced off on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 7:30 PM EST in Kennesaw, Georgia. Both teams entered the game with undefeated records of 5-0, making it a highly anticipated matchup.

McEachern came into the game ranked atop "The NEXT 25" bubble rankings by The Sporting News, increasing the stakes and their opportunity to prove themselves worthy of a spot in the Top 25 high school football teams. Harrison, on the other hand, looked to play spoiler and elevate their own profile with a victory over McEachern.

Harrison was coming off a dominant 45-20 victory against Campbell, showcasing their momentum and offensive capabilities. Sophomore Aiden Watson proved to be a key player for the Hoyas, contributing both through the air and on the ground with 182 passing yards, two touchdowns, 63 rushing yards, and two touchdowns. DJ Huggins also had a strong performance, gaining 143 all-purpose yards and a touchdown. The Hoyas' rushing attack was particularly effective, amassing 242 yards compared to Campbell's 137.

McEachern was fresh off a commanding 60-0 shutout win against Paulding County. The Indians' victory was fueled by notable performances from Calvin Pittman Jr., who rushed for 118 yards and two touchdowns while also passing for 100 yards and a touchdown, and Henry Pullen, who rushed for 123 yards and three touchdowns.

In their previous encounter in October 2024, Harrison defeated McEachern 28-12. This year's game was streamed live on the NFHS Network.