12
Newman Smith
Newman Smith Trojans
NEWM
6-5 Overall • Away
Final
28
Wakeland
Wakeland Wolverines
WAKE
10-1 Overall • Home
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Playoff Preview — Newman Smith at Wakeland (Frisco), Friday, Nov. 14

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Newman Smith travels to Wakeland for a playoff showdown at Wakeland High School in Frisco on Friday, Nov. 14. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Central (5 p.m. Pacific listed) at Wakeland; the SBLive game page is here: https://scorebooklive.com/texas/football/games/5950266-newman-smith-vs-wakeland.

Quick facts

  • Date/time: Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 — 7 p.m. Central

  • Location: Wakeland High School, Frisco, Texas

  • Previous meeting: Wakeland beat Newman Smith 42-7 on Nov. 15, 2024 (game recap: https://scorebooklive.com/texas/football/games/4913679-wakeland-vs-newman-smith)

What to watch

Wakeland arrives at home with strong fan support (14 SBLive fans following) and 19 picks on the SBLive matchup board; Newman Smith is listed with four fans and one pick. Last season’s playoff meeting ended decisively in Wakeland’s favor, so the Trojans will be looking for a bounce-back performance and answers on both sides of the ball. Local conditions in Frisco will factor in — fans should check local weather before heading out.

Streaming and viewing

  • Both programs stream on NFHS Network: Wakeland — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/justin-wakeland-high-school-frisco-tx/football and Newman Smith — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/newman-smith-high-school-carrollton-tx/football. (Use those links for live streaming where available.)

Follow, pick and engage

  • Follow the teams on SBLive to stay updated and to increase fan counts: Wakeland — https://scorebooklive.com/texas/football/teams/252162-wakeland-wolverines and Newman Smith — https://scorebooklive.com/texas/football/teams/251330-newman-smith-trojans.

  • Make your pick on the SBLive game page (picks are for fun and may change). These pick and fan numbers update frequently — follow your team and make your pick to show support.

This is a short, high-stakes trip to Frisco for Newman Smith and a chance for Wakeland to defend home turf and advance in the postseason. For full pregame details and to join the conversation, visit the SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/texas/football/games/5950266-newman-smith-vs-wakeland.