Denton Guyer vs. Allen

The only regular season matchup of reigning state champions. Let us say that again: the only regular season matchup of reigning state champions. Is that enough to convince you that this matchup at Denton’s Apogee Stadium is one of the biggest games in the state? OK, we’ll go on. It’s Denton Guyer’s first game as a 6A program and their first game without QB Jerrod Heard (though we wouldn’t worry too much about that — sophomore Shawn Robinson looks like the real deal, and besides, they’ve got RB Anthony Taylor and a fabulous, seasoned defense). And boy howdy, Allen will provide one heck of a welcome to 6A, as QB Kyler Murray looks to repeat (or even improve on) his Mr. Texas Football campaign last season. It’ll also be the first look at the extremely young Allen defense, which may hold the key to their three-peat hopes. All told, it’s the only regular season matchup of reigning state champions. Did we mention that?