The Alabama high school football season will open with a first‑ever meeting between Hewitt‑Trussville and Auburn on August 21, 2026, at 7 p.m. Central Time, a matchup that has generated early excitement among fans and analysts.
A Historic Matchup
Auburn enters the game with senior quarterback Cason Myers, who threw for 2,490 yards and 19 touchdowns last season, positioning him as a central figure in the Tigers’ attack.
The Tigers will be without three of their top receivers from a year ago, including Antonio Welch and Joshua Askew, who combined for more than 1,600 receiving yards and 18 scores, forcing a reshuffled set of hands.
Defensive Anchor
On defense, Auburn’s senior end Elijah Scott returns as a proven pass‑rusher, having recorded 14 sacks and 16 tackles for loss in the previous campaign.
Hewitt‑Trussville’s Rebuilding Effort
Hewitt‑Trussville will rely on a new quarterback tandem of Jack Floyd and Zach Benedict, who together amassed 1,754 passing yards and 16 touchdowns last year.
The team also lost its leading receiver, Dylan Cope, who posted 905 yards and nine touchdowns, leaving a sizeable void in the receiving corps.
Adding to the defensive outlook, senior linebacker Harrison Malone contributed 79 tackles, eight for loss and two sacks, and is expected to anchor the front.
The game will be streamed live on the NFHS Network, part of a broader slate of high‑profile contests that kick off Alabama’s football season.