GAME OF THE WEEK
Wharton at Smithville
at Barry Field, Smithville (7:30 p.m.)
Records: Class 3A Smithville is 0-1; Class 3A Wharton is 0-1.
Last Week: Lexington def. Smithville 60-0; Brookshire Royal def. Wharton 40-28
Last meeting: Smithville 28, Wharton 12 in 2009
Prediction: Smithville by 3

BREAKDOWN
Offense
Smithville’s offense gained just 123 total yards and was out-gained by 400-plus yards. The Tigers were shutout by Lexington’s defense. Wharton put up 28 points on a good Brookshire-Royal team.
Advantage: Wharton

DEFENSE
It’s hard to say Smithville has an advantage with its defense after giving up 60 points and 561 yards of offense last week. Wharton has a slight advantage here, but its defense still gave up 40 points last week.
Advantage: Wharton

INTANGABLES
I’ve always said that you cannot underestimate a team that has something to prove and Smithville has something to prove in a big way. After giving up 60 points, the Tigers are hungry to show last week was a fluke.
Advantage: Smithville

OVERALL
With both teams losing in week zero, there isn’t much momentum in either direction. This game is a toss-up, so the overall advantage has to go to the home team. What better way for Smithville to get back on track than at home.
Advantage: Smithville