The highly anticipated preseason football scrimmage between Buford (GA) and Baylor (Chattanooga, TN) has been confirmed for August 7, 2026, at Philip Beard Stadium, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET. This matchup is significant as both teams concluded the 2025 season unbeaten, with Buford ranked first in the USA TODAY Sports Super 25 and Baylor at thirteenth. Buford dominated the Georgia high school football scene, finishing 15-0 and winning the GHSA Class 6A state championship by defeating Carrollton 28-21. Meanwhile, Baylor secured a 12-0 record and claimed the TSSAA Division II-AAA championship with a narrow 28-24 victory over Brentwood Academy. As Buford prepares to replace several key players from their championship roster, Baylor will rely on the talents of five-star running back David Gabriel Georges and four-star quarterback Keegan Croucher, who joined the team in the offseason. This scrimmage will not affect the teams' official records but serves as a crucial preparation for the upcoming season, with Buford kicking off against Gainesville (GA) on August 22 and Baylor facing Brentwood Academy on August 5, 2026.