How to Watch IMG Academy (Fla.) at Hoover (Ala.): Stream High School Football Live, TV Channel

IMG Academy starts the season as the top-ranked team in Florida high school football with a matchup against Alabama’s Hoover High School.

The first test of the season for IMG Academy, one of the top-ranked teams in both Florida and the country in high school football, is an out-of-state opponent in Hoover High School from Alabama. Heading into this season, the Ascenders are the top-ranked team in Florida and the sixth-ranked team overall in the country. The Buccaneers are no pushover as the sixth-ranked team in Alabama. Last season, the Ascenders opened the season with a loss to Utah’s Corner Canyon. The Ascenders look to avoid that same fate this season and begin a journey towards being the best high school football team in the country.

How to Watch IMG Academy (Fla.) at Hoover (Ala.) today:

Game Date: Friday, Aug. 22, 2025

Game Time: 9:00 p.m. ET

TV: ESPN2

Location: IMG Academy

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Despite the heartbreaking start to the season for the Ascenders, they still had one of the best seasons in high school football. They averaged 29.7 points per game while allowing just 14.9 points per game to opponents.

The Buccaneers enter the season with high hopes and eyes on an upset. Last season, they finished the season 10-3, losing in the AHSAA 7A semifinals. They finished the season averaging 27.9 points per game while allowing 15.7 points per game to opponents.

One of those wins came in a 27-26 overtime thriller against the eventual state champions, Thompson. The Warriors finished last season ranked number one in Alabama and 36th in the country. This Buccaneers team can pull off a high-caliber upset.

What Time Is the High School Football Game Between the IMG Academy (Fla.) and Hoover (Ala.)?

The IMG Academy (Fla.) at Hoover (Ala.) game will take place on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great high school football action.

What Channel Is the IMG Academy (Fla.) and Hoover (Ala.) Game On?

Looking to watch this game? Fans can tune into ESPN2 to see the action. Make sure you subscribe to Fubo now to watch this matchup, as well as numerous other sports leagues.

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