Friday, September 18, 2026 · Non-district · Texas HS football

Nixon-Smiley at Cotulla

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AI prediction: Cotulla by 10 · Favored
Cotulla 77%23% Nixon-Smiley

# Nixon-Smiley at Cotulla, Non-District Matchup The algorithm likes Cotulla by a hair in this non-district showdown, giving the Jaguars a 55% shot at home. But here's the thing, it's basically a coin flip, so don't bet your truck payment on the model's read. Nixon-Smiley has every reason to believe they can steal one on the road, and frankly, so should you. This one screams "fade the favorite" energy, but the data says stay home with Cotulla.

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Gameday
KickoffFriday, September 18, 2026
WhereCotulla (home)
WeatherUpdates closer to kickoff
Bragging Rights
All-time seriesCotulla 1 · Nixon-Smiley 0
Holds the trophy🏆 Cotulla
Cotulla holds bragging rights until the next meeting.
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