Columbus at Houston: Falcons visit Hilltoppers on Friday, Aug. 29

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Columbus travels to Houston for a nonleague meeting on Friday, Aug. 29, when the Columbus Falcons visit the Houston Hilltoppers at Houston, Miss. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Central (5 p.m. Pacific on the game listing). Both teams open the season 0-0.

• Game: Columbus at Houston (SBLive game page)

• Date/time: Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 — 7 p.m. Central

• Site: Houston, Mississippi

• Visitors: Columbus Falcons — fans on SBLive: 88

• Home: Houston Hilltoppers — fans on SBLive: 100

Last season these teams met in late August; Houston rolled to a 42-8 win on Aug. 30, 2024. That result gives the Hilltoppers some momentum to carry into this nonleague opener, but early-season matchups can spring surprises — and fan support matters. On SBLive the Hilltoppers currently have more followers, and fans can make picks on the game page. Note: pick totals and follower counts can change, and picks are for fun and not tied to any win projections.

Streaming/tickets

• Watch: Both schools stream through NFHS Network — Columbus: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/columbus-hs-columbus-ms/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive; Houston: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/houston-hs-houston-ms/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• Tickets: Not listed on the SBLive game page. Check the host school’s athletic department or the NFHS Network listing for ticket info.

Follow and engage

Follow both teams on SBLive to keep up with roster updates, live scoring and previews: Houston Hilltoppers and Columbus Falcons. Head to the game page (Columbus at Houston) to make your pick and show support — picks are a fun way to engage and may change as fan counts and momentum shift.