Garland hosts North Dallas in Nonleague showdown — 7 p.m. CDT on Aug. 28
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North Dallas (Bulldogs) travels to Garland (Owls) for a nonleague matchup Thursday, Aug. 28. Kickoff at Garland ISD is set for 7 p.m. CDT (5 p.m. Pacific) — find the full game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/texas/football/games/5622669-north-dallas-vs-garland
Quick look
- Matchup: North Dallas Bulldogs at Garland Owls
- Date/time (local): Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 — 7 p.m. CDT
- Location: Garland, Texas
- SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/texas/football/games/5622669-north-dallas-vs-garland
- Garland Owls (SBLive): https://scorebooklive.com/texas/football/teams/252176-garland-owls
- North Dallas Bulldogs (SBLive): https://scorebooklive.com/texas/football/teams/251728-north-dallas-bulldogs
Why this one matters
This early-season nonleague contest pits the Owls — playing at home — against the Bulldogs in what figures to be a physical, neighborhood rivalry tuneup. Both teams enter the game 0-0 as they open their fall schedules. Last year’s meeting in late August ended with Garland topping North Dallas 24-7; you can read the game recap here: https://scorebooklive.com/texas/football/games/4574095-garland-vs-north-dallas
Streaming and tickets
- North Dallas lists an NFHS Network page that may carry live video or replays — availability depends on the school’s broadcast plan: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/north-dallas-high-school-dallas-tx/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
Fan info and engagement
- SBLive fans: Garland 18, North Dallas 7
- SBLive picks: Garland 1, North Dallas 0
Numbers and picks can change as more fans follow the teams. Follow the Garland and North Dallas pages on SBLive to increase fan counts, and make a pick if you want to join the conversation — picks are for fun and not tied to any win projections.
Follow along on SBLive for updates, final rosters and live scoring as kickoff approaches.