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Former SEC official and rules expert Tom Ritter joins the show to break down three complex officiating scenarios. First, Ritter explains why Tennessee’s drop-kick onside kick against Texas was illegal, noting that the kicker illegal relocated laterally after the play was blown ready and failed to kick directly from the 35-yard line. Second, he addresses clock management protocols in the Michigan game, clarifying that replay officials must rely on the broadcast's embedded stadium clock rather than external camera setups like Hawk-Eye. Finally, Ritter clarifies why Virginia Tech's missed field goal above the upright wasn't subject to replay review, noting that college rules dictate kicks over the height of the uprights are non-reviewable and strictly defer to the judgment of officials stationed below

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In this episode, Coach explores the intricacies of college football officiating, recent game controversies, and the evolving landscape of college sports policies. Featuring expert insights from Tom Ritter and Tony Barnhart, listeners gain a deeper understanding of the rules and behind-the-scenes decisions that shape the game. In this episode, we explore the latest in college football, including team performances, coaching decisions, and the impact of NIL. Our experts analyze key matchups, emerging teams, and the evolving landscape of college sports.

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This episode of High School Sports Saturday on 104.5 The Zone, hosted by Tate Matthews, features headlining guest Coach Ed Cunningham, Head Coach of the Lincoln County Falcons, alongside mentions of upcoming show guests Charles Pulliam (from the Williamson Herald and High School Power Hour) and Tom Kreager (high school sports reporter for The Tennessean). The primary live interview focused on Coach Ed Cunningham following Lincoln County’s dominant 40–7 victory over Tullahoma, which elevated the Falcons to an undefeated 6–0 record and earned them their first region win of the season. During the discussion, Coach Cunningham praised his team's flawless offensive performance—highlighting touchdown drives of 95 and 98 yards, key goal-line defensive stands early in the game, and individual contributions from multi-sport athlete Clint Quick and star quarterback Dason Ogle, who logged five total touchdowns while maintaining the top academic rank in his class.

In addition to the segment with Coach Cunningham, host Tate Matthews provided a comprehensive breakdown of Week 7 high school football action across Middle Tennessee, sponsored by Jimmy Kelly’s Steakhouse. The broadcast detailed score recaps and notable individual statistics for top-ranked programs—such as Brentwood Academy's 63–14 win over Memphis University School and Battle Ground Academy's 56–7 victory—as well as historic milestones like Nashville Collegiate Prep’s first-ever program win. The host also shared travel warnings for listeners heading toward poor weather conditions in Knoxville, promoted membership details and liability insurance updates for the Tennessee Athletic Coaches Association (TACA), and previewed further high school sports coverage with scheduled appearances by Charles Pulliam and Tom Kreager

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Tom discuss recent reclassification news and scheduling dynamics in Tennessee high school football under the TSSAA. The main discussion centers on Nashville Christian School choosing to move up to Division II-AA, which heightens competition in that division alongside teams like BGA and FRA, while opening up opportunities for frontrunners in D2-A like Davidson, Friendship, and USJ. They also examine the fallout surrounding non-region (independent) schedules, highlighting the financial and logistical strain placed on Division II-AAA programs that must now travel out-of-state or pay non-conference opponents to fill out their schedules.

Beyond administrative developments, the conversation shifts to top individual game performances from Friday night across the mid-state region. Key highlights include Battle Ground Academy quarterback Bo Bryan throwing seven touchdown passes, as well as Kirkwood's Miles Redding, who also scored seven total touchdowns, including two rushing touchdowns. The host and Tom conclude by recognizing the high level of talent in local high school football as the season progresses.

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 Tate is joined by Eddie Cunningham, head football coach of the Lincoln County High School Falcons.

In the broadcast, Coach Cunningham recaps the Falcons' dominant 40–7 victory over Tullahoma, detailing how the offense scored on all six of its possessions—including long scoring drives of 95 and 98 yards—and praising a goal-line defense that made two critical fourth-down stops near the goal line. The interview highlights several key playmakers, most notably converted linebacker and top-ranked student Dace Nogle, who threw for 150 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 111 yards and two additional scores. The coach and host also discuss wide receiver Clint Quick's big-play efficiency and two-sport athleticism, alongside the versatile play of twin running backs Carson and Colton Carter.

Looking ahead, the segment covers the Falcons' undefeated 6–0 record as they enter an open bye week coinciding with fall break. Coach Cunningham notes that the time off will allow injured players to recover and give the coaching staff extra time to game-plan for a crucial region battle against Columbia Central and their star quarterback. The interview concludes with a look at the growing community enthusiasm in Fayetteville, with rising crowd energy and high expectations surrounding the program's strong season.

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 Tate is joined by Charles Pulliam, sports editor for the Williamson Herald and co-host of the High School Power Hour.

In the broadcast, host Williamson Herald and guest Charles Pulliam review recent Middle Tennessee high school football action across Williamson County. They highlight Ravenwood High School’s 63–28 road victory over Independence, which marked their fourth consecutive win behind quarterback Brooks Brown’s 10-for-11 passing performance for 205 yards and 5 touchdowns. They also recap Brentwood High School’s 55–0 victory over Coffee County, driven by quarterback Gavin Strang’s 4 touchdown passes and sophomore running back Parker Kates’ 119 rushing yards, earning Brentwood back-to-back shutout wins.

The conversation turns to two undefeated programs having impressive regular-season runs: Nolensville High School and Fairview High School. The Nolensville Knights reached 7–0 with a 36–6 win over Hillsboro under Coach Scott Stidham, led by multi-sport stars Jackson Uselton, Ryan Newell, and Tristan Lithmysi. Meanwhile, the Fairview Yellow Jackets also advanced to 7–0 following a 35–0 victory against Harpeth, continuing a dominant season where their defense has allowed just 36 points while outscoring opponents 268 to 36

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The Best of The Buck Reising Show- Titans Blow Week 3, Derrick Henry Speaks & Nate Washington 

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3HL - 10-2-26 - Hour 3 - Discussing why patience is needed for the Titans under Robert Saleh + we break down the weekend's top college football matchups.

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Jayson Swain of the Vol Network joined 3HL to discuss what he saw from Tennessee-Texas and how the Vols can bounce back vs Auburn.

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3HL - 10-2-26 - Hour 1 - Breaking down the Ravens' injury report vs the Titans, Jayson Swain of the Vol Network talks Tennessee-Auburn, and Garth Bouldin previews high school football.

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