Permian hosts Eastlake in nonleague showdown Sept. 5 in Odessa

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Permian Panthers host the Eastlake Falcons on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in a nonleague matchup at Odessa, Texas. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CDT (4 p.m. PDT). Both teams open the season 0-0 as the Panthers look to build on their program tradition and the Falcons aim to bounce back and establish tempo early.

• Game: Permian vs. Eastlake (SBLive game page)

• Home: Permian Panthers — fans: 80

• Away: Eastlake Falcons — fans: 9

• Date/time: Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 — 6 p.m. CDT (local time, Odessa)

• Location: Odessa, Texas

Last meeting: The teams met Nov. 15, 2024, with Permian posting a 41-21 victory. Expect the Panthers to bring a physical approach and the Falcons to try to disrupt that rhythm early. Weather details list the contest in Odessa; fans should check local forecasts as the date nears.

Streaming and more: Both schools stream through NFHS Network — Permian: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/permian-high-school-odessa-tx/football and Eastlake: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/eastlake-high-school-el-paso-tx/football. Follow those links for live-stream access and subscription details.

Fan engagement: On SBLive, Permian has 80 fans and Eastlake has 9. Picks for this game are open on the game page — picks are for fun and may change; they are separate from any SBLive win projections. Follow the teams on SBLive to grow their fan counts and make your picks to show support.