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Friday, October 16, 2026Time TBAWeek 8

Away Team

Smiths Station High School

Smiths, AL

2026 Record0-3

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Home Team

Opelika

Opelika, Alabama

2026 Record1-0

Alabama

37RTN Prospects

7College Commits

5Scholarship Offers

30Matchup Index

RTN Matchup Intelligence

Programs at a Glance

Smiths Station High School

2026 Record0-3

2026 PF / PA (Per Game)13.0 PF / 32.0 PA

2025 RecordArchive building

2025 PF / PA (Per Game)Not available

3-Year RecordNot available

5-Year RecordNot available

Recent Playoff RunNot available

Published RankingNot currently ranked

Opelika

2026 Record1-0

2026 PF / PA (Per Game)38.0 PF / 21.0 PA

2025 RecordArchive building

2025 PF / PA (Per Game)Not available

3-Year RecordNot available

5-Year RecordNot available

Recent Playoff RunNot available

Published RankingNot currently ranked

Recent Form

Previous Game

Smiths Station High SchoolLast Time OutL

Fri, Sep 4, 2026

12Home vs.42

Dothan High School

Points For: 12
Points Against: 42
Point Margin: -30

View Previous Matchup

OpelikaLast Time OutW

Fri, Sep 4, 2026

38Home vs.21

Enterprise High School

Points For: 38
Points Against: 21
Point Margin: +17

View Previous Matchup

Editorial Intelligence

Inside the Game

Smiths Station High School

Smiths Station High School has an opportunity to strengthen its current program trajectory in this matchup.

RTN currently connects 13 prospects to the roster.

Opelika

Opelika has an opportunity to strengthen its current program trajectory in this matchup.

RTN currently connects 24 prospects to the roster, including 7 college commits.

Recruiting Intelligence

Players to Know

Smiths Station High School

Aaiden RichardsClass of 2027

Position: OL
Height: 6'4
Weight: Not listed
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: 2026 Alabama returning player, postseason honoree, or ranked prospect

Adyn VannClass of 2028

Position: LB
Height: 6'1
Weight: 205 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: 2026 Alabama returning player, postseason honoree, or ranked prospect

Alex BrittonClass of 2027

Position: DL
Height: 5'6
Weight: 245 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: 2026 Alabama returning player, postseason honoree, or ranked prospect

Cohen ThomasClass of 2027

Position: QB
Height: 6'1
Weight: 180 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: 2026 Alabama returning player, postseason honoree, or ranked prospect

Eli StonbrakerClass of 2027

Position: ATH
Height: Not listed
Weight: Not listed
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: 2026 Alabama returning player, postseason honoree, or ranked prospect

Elijah TatumClass of 2027

Position: DB
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 150 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: 2026 Alabama returning player, postseason honoree, or ranked prospect

Jeremiah BaileyClass of 2027

Position: DL
Height: 5'11
Weight: 240 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: 2026 Alabama returning player, postseason honoree, or ranked prospect

Luke SextonClass of 2027

Position: RB
Height: Not listed
Weight: Not listed
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: 2026 Alabama returning player, postseason honoree, or ranked prospect

Mason HerringtonClass of 2027

Position: LB
Height: 5'11
Weight: 200 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: 2026 Alabama returning player, postseason honoree, or ranked prospect

Niko LundyClass of 2027

Position: TE
Height: 6'1
Weight: 180 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: 2026 Alabama returning player, postseason honoree, or ranked prospect

Rafe VanceClass of 2027

Position: OL
Height: Not listed
Weight: Not listed
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: 2026 Alabama returning player, postseason honoree, or ranked prospect

Trevon KeeClass of 2027

Position: LB
Height: 6'0
Weight: 193 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: 2026 Alabama returning player, postseason honoree, or ranked prospect | As a junior, the 6-foot, 193-pound Kee received 7A all-state honorable mention as an ath

Trevon KeeClass of 2028

Position: ATH
Height: 5'10
Weight: 187 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: CLASS 7A HONORABLE MENTION 2025 ASWA All-State football team

Opelika

Braiden HowardClass of 2027

Position: CB
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 175 lbs.
Committed College: Arkansas State
Top Honor: Not listed

Elijah OdenClass of 2027

Position: LB
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 210 lbs.
Committed College: Troy
Top Honor: Not listed

Jamel GriffinClass of 2027

Position: CB
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 160 lbs.
Committed College: Syracuse
Top Honor: Not listed

Tre' StoneClass of 2027

Position: LB
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 215 lbs.
Committed College: Appalachian State
Top Honor: Not listed

Elijah OdenClass of 2027

Position: LB
Height: 6'4
Weight: 210 lbs.
Committed College: Troy
Top Honor: 2026 Alabama returning player, postseason honoree, or ranked prospect

Isaiah GrayClass of 2027

Position: DL
Height: 6'4
Weight: 255 lbs.
Committed College: Austin Peay
Top Honor: 2026 Alabama returning player, postseason honoree, or ranked prospect

Tre StoneClass of 2027

Position: LB
Height: 6'0
Weight: 225 lbs.
Committed College: Appalachian State
Top Honor: 2026 Alabama returning player, postseason honoree, or ranked prospect

Whit CooperClass of 2028

Position: QB
Height: 6'0
Weight: 175 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: 2026 Alabama returning player, postseason honoree, or ranked prospect

Braiden HowardClass of 2028

Position: DB
Height: 5'11
Weight: 175 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: CLASS 7A SECOND-TEAM ALL-STATE 2025 ASWA All-State football team

CJ JohnsonClass of 2027

Position: RB
Height: 6'1
Weight: 215 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: CLASS 7A SECOND-TEAM ALL-STATE 2025 ASWA All-State football team

Daelon MorganClass of 2027

Position: WR
Height: 6'0
Weight: 170 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: 2026 Alabama returning player, postseason honoree, or ranked prospect

Darius WhitlowClass of 2027

Position: OL
Height: 6'2
Weight: 320 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: 2026 Alabama returning player, postseason honoree, or ranked prospect | Whitlow totaled more than 65 knockdowns last season en route to second-team 7A all-state

Darius WhitlowClass of 2028

Position: OL
Height: 6'3
Weight: 330 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: CLASS 7A SECOND-TEAM ALL-STATE 2025 ASWA All-State football team

Ethan OyolaClass of 2028

Position: TE
Height: Not listed
Weight: Not listed
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: 2026 Alabama returning player, postseason honoree, or ranked prospect

Jakari WaltonClass of 2027

Position: WR
Height: 6'0
Weight: 205 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: 2026 Alabama returning player, postseason honoree, or ranked prospect

Jalen NelsonClass of 2027

Position: RB
Height: 6'1
Weight: 205 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: 2026 Alabama returning player, postseason honoree, or ranked prospect

Jax MillerClass of 2027

Position: OL
Height: 6'3
Weight: 298 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: 2026 Alabama returning player, postseason honoree, or ranked prospect

Jordan JacksonClass of 2027

Position: WR
Height: 5'10
Weight: 165 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: 2026 Alabama returning player, postseason honoree, or ranked prospect

Kanye BillingsleyClass of 2027

Position: WR
Height: 6'3
Weight: Not listed
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: 2026 Alabama returning player, postseason honoree, or ranked prospect

Korbin FearsClass of 2027

Position: OL
Height: Not listed
Weight: Not listed
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: 2026 Alabama returning player, postseason honoree, or ranked prospect

Reese BeasleyClass of 2028

Position: P
Height: 6'1
Weight: 180 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: CLASS 7A FIRST-TEAM ALL-STATE 2025 ASWA All-State football team

Terez Thomas JrClass of 2027

Position: DL
Height: 6'2
Weight: 225 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: 2026 Alabama returning player, postseason honoree, or ranked prospect

Colby KeyClass of 2027

Position: QB
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 180 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

Darius WhitlowClass of 2027

Position: IOL
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 320 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

Game Information

Smiths Station High School at Opelika

Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
Kickoff: TBA
Venue: TBA
Location: Alabama
Classification: Not listed
Conference / District: Nonconference or not listed

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