Plano beats Odessa Permian in Texas high school football opener at the Jerry Jones Classic: Live score recap

Chance Culley named MVP after 2-TD day at 5th annual event held at The Ford Center in Frisco

Plano's Bradley Brown holds up the winning 'trophy' at the Jerry Jones Classic after a 27-17 win over Odessa Permian on Saturday in Frisco. / Cody Thorn

The 5th Annual Jerry Jones Classic, presented by Whataburger, will be held at the Dallas Cowboys practice headquarters in Frisco on Aug. 30.

This year’s showdown pits Plano vs. Odessa Permian, becoming the 7th and 8th different teams to play in this game held at the Ford Center at The Star. 

The NFL Network will televise the game, which is the season opener for both teams.

“It’s always an honor to kick off with two top Texas high school football programs competing here,” said Dallas Cowboys Owner, President and General Manager Jerry Jones in a press release. “As we enter year five of these season-openers, the tradition is taking hold and always a great way to start another full season of high school football games with Whataburger.”

The teams have a combined 13 state titles dating back to the 1960s. The Wildcats won titles from the 1960s to the 1990s.

Permian won state titles in 1946, 1965, 1972, 1980 and 1984.

The success of the two programs meant there is some history there.

In 1977, Plano beat Permian, 3-0, in the state semifinals before winning the Class 6A title the next week vs. Port Neches-Groves. Another semifinal showdown happened in 1978 with Plano squeaking by, 6-3.

The Wildcats would win in 1987, another semifinal game, 29-21, on the way to another state title. The 1994 clash saw Plano win 10-0 in the semifinals, before beating Katy for the title the next week. 

Plano’s football playing history dates back to 1904 with 783 wins, 26 seasons of 10 wins or more and a playoff record of 88-43-2. 

Permian first started playing football in 1959 and has won 581 games, posted 25 seasons of 10 wins or more and has a 94-33-6 record in the playoffs. 

The school gained national recognition in 2004 after the release of “Friday Night Lights,” a movie based on H.G. Bissinger's book about the 1988 season for the Panthers.

A popular TV series by the same name would later follow, depicting the passion of Texas high school football to the entire country. 

Plano was 5-5 last year, while Permian posted an 8-4 mark. The two played last year with the Panthers winning, 13-10. 

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Jerry Jones Classic History  

2021: Denton Ryan 40, Longview 7

2022: Rockwall 34, Cedar Hill 12

2023: Rockwall 56, Cedar Hill 21

2024: North Crowley 29, Lancaster 21

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones (left) looks on before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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Who to Watch For

Plano

DB Bradley Brown, sr. — 3-star recruit; TCU pledge; 69 tackles 

RB Chance Culley, sr. — 1,112 yards rushing, 12 TDs

DB Braelyn Alexander, sr. — 94 tackles, 11 pass breakups 

LB Joe Camacho, sr. — 88 tackles 

Odessa Permian 

QB Jakob Garcia, sr. — 1,416 yards passing, 14 TDs; 260 yards rushing, 2 TDs

RB Gavin Black, sr. — 2,235 yards rushing, 27 TDs

LB Caleb Jamison, sr. — 104 tackles, 2 FF

DB Cameron Mattingly, sr. — 79 tackles, 4 INTs

DB Caleb Cruz, jr. — 11 pass breakups, 3 INTs

DB Nata Cardoza, jr. — 11 pass breakups 

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Pick 'Em

Play High School On SI's Pick 'Em! Choose who you think will win the game.

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How to watch

NFL Network or Permian Sports Network

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Plano vs. Odessa Permian: Live score updates of Texas high school football opener — August 30, 2025; Noon kickoff

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	FINAL
PERMIAN	0	3	8	6
PLANO	0	7	13	7

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones does the coin flip to start the game. He got a mix of cheers and boos when his name was announced. Apparently, there was a trade the other day that has from the DFW area upset.

Plano wins the toss but defers. Permian to get the ball first

TURNOVER: On second play of the game, the Panthers convert on a flea flicker that leads to almost a touchdown. Almost. Aaron Navarette catches it and breaks a tackle but fumbles at the 2. Plano recovers the ball

BIG PLAY: Plano's Chance Culley with a 64-yard run to get the ball to the Permian 33.

Plano misses a 22-yard FG with 8:24 left in 1st. TV timeout now and Panthers will get the ball after the break. Also, they are playing inside a dome today instead of outside where it is pouring down rain.

End of 1st: Plano 0, Permian 0

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2nd quarter

FIELD GOAL: Iker Munoz with a 30-yard FG. 11:52 in 2nd. Permian 3, Plano 0

BIG PLAY: Gunner Smith to Brayden Hebrank to convert a 3rd down for the Wildcst. Ball at the Panthers' 45-yard line. 9:30

Two penalties push the Wildcats back.

TOUCHDOWN: Smith to Hebrank for a 55-yard score. 8:56 to go. Plano 7, Permian 3

Plano 7, Permian 3 @ 8:56/2Q@PlanoFootball is on the board. Backed into 3rd-20, CJ Smith extends the play long enough for Kaedyn Brown to get a step behind the defense, and Smith hits him for a 55 yd TD. Wildcats take the lead. pic.twitter.com/Awc1WgxuOl

— Matt Welch (@MWelchSLM) August 30, 2025

TURNOVER: Plano gets a pick off a deflection. Ball at the 50-yard line.

Plano coverts on 4th and short to keep drive alive. Call a timeout with 3:03 left

TURNOVER: Cameron Mattingly with pick in the end zone for Permian. The Panthers will have the ball at the 20 with 1:42 left in 1st half

Permian facing 3rd and 9. Plano calls a timeout with 1:22 left.

Plano gets ball back with 1:07 left at own 32.

Odessa Permian wide receiver Aaron Navarette signals a first down after a catch in the first half in a game versus Plano in the 5th Annual Jerry Jones Classic. / Cody Thorn

Plano punts the ball with 7 seconds left but officials talking now. Could be Panthers ball at the 30 or Plano will get the ball with a chance for a field goal.

Looks like the ball bounced off a Permian player who was trying to catch it. Freshman Evan Fox will get credit for a fumble recovery. Plano ball at the 29-yard line. 7 seconds left.

Well now, it's Permian ball at the 29-yard line after the discussion.

End of 2nd: Plano 7, Permian 3

Plano wide receiver Chantal Marshall shakes hands with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones after the coin flip for the 5th Annual Jerry Jones Classic Saturday in Frisco, Texas. / Cody Thorn

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3rd quarter

TOUCHDOWN: Plano gets the ball to open the 2nd half and marches down and scores. Culley with a 24-yard TD run. 9:15 left. Plano 14, Permian 3

BIG PLAY: Garcia to Alexx Cruz for a first down. Ball at Plano 29-yard line. 6:11 left

BIG PLAY: Facing 4th and 2 from the 21, Garcia hits Jamison for a 16-yard gain.Ball at the 5-yard line.

TOUCHDOWN: Gavin Black in the end zone for a score. 3:26 left. Plano up 14-9

CONVERSION GOOD: Panthers go for 2 and Garcia hits Iniubong John for the score. 14-11.

TOUCHDOWN: Culley with a 76-yard TD run, another up the middle play where he outruns everyone. Plano 20, Permian 11

END of 3: Plano 20, Permian 11

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4th quarter

BIG PLAY: Anthony Cardone with a first-down catch for the Wildcats. Ball at the Permian 26-yard line.

Smith with a QB keeper and gets to the 6-yard line. 7:23 and rolling in the 4th.

TOUCHDOWN: Kameryn Brown with 6-yard run with 6:46 left. Plano 27, Permian 11

Timeout Plano: 3:26 left in 4th

Permian gets the ball back at its own 44. 3:11 to go.

TOUCHDOWN! Garcia to Navarette for a 66-yard score. 2:31. Two-point conversion fails. Plano up 27-17

TV Timeout with 2 minutes to play

Victory formation for Plano

FINAL: Plano 27, Odessa Permain 17

Chance Culley named the game MVP and gets a Cowboys jersey signed by Jerry Jones