THigh had backups in in the 3rd quarter in every district game except Marshall. Who lost by 1. So it's easy for games to get away from you if you didn't bring your A game.
Thigh Is the last team you want to play with a struggling defense. Probably their best offense since winning state, and that's saying a lot. The way to beat them is to run the ball and get first downs and tds. Then play aggressive on defense and hope you can get a couple turnovers. Base defenses will get eaten alive.
I don't see many claiming it CANT be done, knowing THighs recent playoff struggles. Nederland knocked off a previous state #1 already. So a #3 should be very plausible. I think most are favoring undefeated Thigh at home but wouldn't be surprised to see it go the other way.
The qb they went with is very small but quick and is a good game manager. Lacks the downfield accuracy the starter had. They will tempo you and see if you can keep up. Wr screens and quick passes. Good oline.
TBH, unless THigh squats again, I didnt see any of district 8 teams going to Grim and coming out with a dub. Not a diss, that's just how tough it will be for a long drive to Grim. Probably the best offensive unit the Tigers have had in forever. The defense is good but I think they've had a couple better in the past 6 years or so.