Today's Texas Stadium tripleheader opener has the potential to be a classic playoff shootout. Rockwall-Heath, a third-year program, features the area's leading 4A rusher in Kendial Lawrence. Ennis, which has won three state titles in the last decade, features the area's leading 4A receiver in Kyle Guinyard. This should be quite a show.

Rockwall-Heath 49, Ennis 45

Allen junior Matt Brown, one of the state's elite dual-threat quarterbacks, probably won't play after injuring his collarbone in last week's win over Coppell. The Eagles need their leader at full strength to overcome Permian's Mojo.

Odessa Permian 31, Allen 20

Wylie NT Nikita Whitlock would be one of the state's top recruits if he were four inches taller. He'll harass Bowie QB Christian Matthews, who has orally committed to Kansas, all game long. And Wylie, as was the case last week against Hebron, will find a way to win.

Wylie 27, Arlington Bowie 21

4All the talk has been about the running backs, which makes sense since Cedar Hill's Ben Malena should join Mansfield's Stepfan Taylor in the 2,000-yard club sometime in the first half. Cedar Hill's D, led by LB Aaron Benson, will slow down Taylor enough to advance.

Cedar Hill 24, Mansfield 20

5Never bet against Carter coach Allen Wilson when it comes to a smashmouth battle, especially the week after his offensive line paved the way for 573 rushing yards. How intriguing would a Carter-Highland Park matchup be next week?

Carter 20, Longview 17

Last week/season: 4-1/50-17