The Bama Buzz Game of the Week: No. 1 Central-Phenix City hosts No. 2 Auburn for a regional showdown

One of the biggest regional games of the year is just around the corner and the world of high school football will be right there on Friday night.

The top two teams in Class 7A will compete to secure the top spot in the region. Here's what you need to know:

• WHO: #2 Auburn Tigers (5-0) at #1 Central-Phenix City Red Devils (5-0)
• Where: Garrett Harrison Stadium, 3800 Summerville Road, Phenix City, AL 36867
• When: 8:00 p.m. ET, Friday, October 4th

At least one of these two teams has reached the Super 7 in each of the last six seasons. The Red Devils, the reigning 7A state champions, have won five of the last six games in the rivalry.

Both teams had their games canceled last week due to rain, so they will certainly be ready for action by Friday night's kickoff.

Read on to learn more about both teams and what other games to keep an eye on this weekend.

Auburn Tigers

Last season, Auburn missed the 7A semifinals for the first time since 2018. The Tigers opened this year still ranked No. 4 in the Alabama Sports Writers Association, and after winning their first five games, Auburn moved to a near-unanimous spot. 2.

This season, Auburn has three wins against opponents currently ranked in the top 15, including:

• 52-17 over No. 15 Vestavia Hills
• 28-21 over No. 12 Opelika
• 53-22 over No. 9 Enterprise

Through five games, the Tigers are averaging 45.8 points per game, which would be their highest since coach Keith Etheredge took over in 2020.

Auburn has several top recruits to keep an eye on all night and the rest of the season, including:

• CB La'Mychael Green
• WR Peyton Plott
• DL Caleb Pitts
• OL Trinton Pritchett
• RB Omar Mabson

Central Phenix City Red Devils