McCallie
Baylor
10/6/2026 9:59:00 AM | Football, General
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (October 2, 2026) – The McCallie Blue Tornado fell to longtime rival Baylor, 49-7, Friday night at Heywood Stadium in a TSSAA Division II-AAA East Region matchup.
Baylor established an early advantage, scoring 21 unanswered points in the opening quarter. The Red Raiders continued their offensive momentum in the second quarter, taking a 35-7 lead into halftime.
McCallie found the end zone in the second quarter but struggled to overcome Baylor's fast start. The Red Raiders added a touchdown in each of the final two quarters to secure the victory.
Despite the difficult result, the Blue Tornado continued competing against one of the nation's top-ranked programs. Baylor entered the matchup undefeated and improved to 7-0, while McCallie moved to 3-4 on the season.
McCallie will use its upcoming open week to regroup and prepare for the remainder of its region schedule. The Blue Tornado returns to action on Friday, October 16, hosting Knoxville Catholic at Spears Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
The Blue Tornado will look to bounce back as it continues its push through the final stretch of the regular season.
Go Big Blue!
