These traditional powers are trying to bounce back from bad years while adjusting to new offensive schemes. Garland has gone to the spread offense, but it's still a smash-mouth team, led by run-first QB Adrian Phillips.

Garland 21, Duncanville 17

Is Flower Mound for real? We'll find out tonight. But you've got to be impressed with the Jaguars' Zero Week thumping of Plano East. Collin Ashley and James Kelly give Flower Mound an outstanding one-two receiving punch.

Flower Mound 38, Keller Fossil Ridge 30

I've been on the Hebron bandwagon for years, even after Sergio Kindle's Woodrow Wilson squad delivered a first-round whipping to the team I voted No. 1 in the state 4A poll. I'm sticking with the Hawks after a surprising home loss and expect them to bounce back.

Hebron 24, Mesquite 21

Lancaster couldn't stop Ennis star Deonte McDade last season, when he rushed for 213 yards and four TDs in a blowout. It'll be more of the same this time, except McDade will line up all over instead of playing only quarterback.

Ennis 31, Lancaster 12

TCA-Addison beat a defending state champion last week, but Class 3A Celina is a huge step up from TAPPS Division II Argyle Liberty Christian. Scoring two touchdowns against Celina's defense is actually a pretty good accomplishment.

Celina 42, TCA-Addison 14

Last week/season: 4-1/4-1