Week 4 Predictions (Upset Watch) and Playmakers Making a Name

<p>Week four is here! In these weekly reports, we will predict a game in every classification. We will highlight multiple prospects to watch who are making a name for themselves. We will also identify a couple of X-Factors that players could utilize to bring their team over the top.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Predictions:</h2>   <p>7A: Little Rock Central over Bryant (Potential Upset?)</p>   <p>6A: Searcy over El Dorado</p>   <p>5A: Alma over Clarksville</p>   <p>4A: Nashville over Arkadelphia</p>   <p>3A: Walnut Ridge over Harrisburg</p>   <p>2A: Atkins over Cutter Morning Star</p>   <p><strong>Last Year's Record: 67-25</strong></p>   <p><strong><em>Edwards 2026 Record: 15-9</em></strong></p>   <p><em>Week 3 Result: </em>4-2</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Playmakers:</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1402982' first='Ezekiel' last='Carrethers'] has broken out in a major way this fall, racking in 18 receptions for 383 yards and four touchdowns. In his last performance, he caught 11 passes for 218 yards and 2 touchdowns, continuing to get better each week. Carrethers is attacking every level of the field with solid route running and reliable hands. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Zeeks_sports1/status/2099561386263122209?s=20 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1653722' first='Brayden' last='Minor-Covington'] is a top target for Stuttgart out wide. He's been hurting defenses post-catch in the screen game this year, displaying old upfield burst and lateral quickness to make defenders miss in space. Covington gives his quarterback a quick target at the short-to-intermediate levels of the field.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Brayden_MC11/status/2099213043255120331?s=20 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1416998' first='Aiden' last='Mcdaniel'] is a physical linebacker who lines up inside the box and off the edge. Mcdaniel is a smart football player who plays with a high motor and showcases the ability to contain the edge. He's a prospect worth watching throughout the 2026 season. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/AidenMcdaniel7/status/2096853675389960293?s=20 </div></figure>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">X-Factors to Watch:</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1155375' first='Dallas' last='Bledsoe'], the SEMO commit, is coming off a dominant performance. He rushed 22 times for 276 yards and five touchdowns. He's a playmaker every time he touches the football. <strong>Bledsoe's X-Factor is his post-snap vision. </strong>He's able to read the flow of the defensive line and locate and navigate through traffic when needed, giving his team's rushing game an edge. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DBledsoe30/status/2101439791396970709?s=20 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1219774' first='Cale' last='Sutulovich'] is still flying under the radar in Arkansas, but he will play at the next level. <strong>His X-Factor is his play strength in every phase of the game. </strong>He plays through the whistle and has a strong punch that throws defenders off their game. Sutulovich's ability to set the tone and be effective in the run and pass game is impressive. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/cale_sutulovich/status/2101392430335418575?s=20 </div></figure>

Week four is here! In these weekly reports, we will predict a game in every classification. We will highlight multiple prospects to watch who are making a name for themselves. We will also identify a couple of X-Factors that players could utilize to bring their team over the top.