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DeKalb County Football

Tennessee · 4A · Region 4 · Smithville
Power
-27.1
▼1.3
TN Rank
#206
▼6
4A Rank
#36
Record
4-6
Proj Rec
4-6

DeKalb County is a Tennessee high school football program (Class 4A, Region 4, TSSAA). The 2026 record stands at 4-6. The Cooper Predictor rates DeKalb County at -27.1, No. 206 of 350 rated Tennessee teams and No. 36 of 53 in 4A. The model projects a 4-6 finish. The model's pre-game picks are 8-2 in DeKalb County games this season. Most recent result: lost to Livingston Academy 0-17 on Oct 30.

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Updated Nov 2, 2026 · Power ratings are calibrated within each state, so a rating from one state can't be compared directly with another's.

2026 schedule, predictions & results

DateOpponentProjectionResult
Aug 21vs Warren CountyW 24-21 53% ✓W 10-7
Aug 28@ White HouseW 21-20 52% ✓W 23-21
Sep 4vs WatertownL 13-17 37% ✗W 13-7
Sep 11@ Friendship ChristianL 7-20 26% ✓L 0-35
Sep 18vs Macon CountyL 7-31 7% ✓L 0-42
Sep 25@ UppermanL 0-34 3% ✓L 15-42
Oct 2vs York InstituteL 21-24 37% ✓L 13-26
Oct 9vs White CountyL 0-38 2% ✓L 6-35
Oct 23@ Stone MemorialL 7-28 13% ✗W 10-7
Oct 30@ Livingston AcademyL 17-21 41% ✓L 0-17

Projection = the model's pick, projected score and DeKalb County's win probability. For games already played it is the pick frozen before kickoff, with ✓ or ✗ beside it — every pick stays public.

DeKalb County graduates playing college football

Bryson ArnoldMaryville (TN) D-III

Compiled from publicly published team rosters and signing announcements. Some schools do not list a high school, so a player may be missing — it is not a judgement on the player.

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