Baylor Edges McCallie 38-35 on Late Touchdown to Remain Unbeaten
The rivalry rematch underscored Baylor's No. 1 in-state standing thanks to David Gabriel‑Georges' 280-yard breakout.
Overview
- Louisville commit Briggs Cherry hit Kaiden Dewey for a 15-yard touchdown with 1:02 left, then the Red Raiders' defense forced four straight stops to seal it.
- Junior David Gabriel‑Georges rushed for 280 yards with scoring runs of 51, 53 and 60 yards, erasing an early deficit.
- McCallie jumped ahead 14-0, then reclaimed a 35-31 edge on Elliott Drapeau's 42-yard keeper with 5:51 remaining before Baylor's final drive.
- Baylor moved to 6-0 and holds No. 1 in both the Tennessee Super 25 and the TSWA/USA TODAY Division II-AAA rankings; nationally, Baylor is No. 20 and McCallie No. 25 in the USA TODAY Super 25.
- The win marked Baylor's first on McCallie's campus since 1996, while Gabriel‑Georges reinforced his 247Sports billing as the No. 21 overall prospect in 2027 and the No. 2 running back.