Vigor vs. Benjamin Russell: Watch Alabama high school football showdown live tonight

Vigor’s Jabarrius Garror stops Blount quarterback Jayden Jones-Mills in a prep football game Aug. 22, 2026, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.Mike Kittrell | preps@al.comIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.When Vigor and Benjamin Russell take the field tonight at 7 p.m. in Alexander City, it will mark the first meeting between two programs accustomed to deep playoff runs. Both teams enter 3-1, and both coaches — Vigor’s Renardo Jackson and Benjamin Russell’s Kirk Johnson — have built rosters capable of making noise in December.• Watch: Vigor vs. Benjamin Russell football is livestreaming on NFHS NetworkThe Wolves, last year’s Class 5A state runner-up, bring a defense stacked with Power Four commitments. Vigor’s defensive firepower is headlined by four future FBS starters: Alcorn State defensive back commit Kelton Agee, Texas edge commit Jabarrius Garror, Auburn linebacker commit Isaac McNeil and Kentucky defensive back commit Miguel Wilson.Benjamin Russell will test that unit with Georgia Tech edge commit Kalib Spivey and Alabama quarterback commit Kingston Preyear, a dual-threat signal-caller who has led the Wildcats to three consecutive wins since a season-opening 23-7 loss to Class 6A Vestavia Hills.Opening kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT on Friday, September 25 with a live TV broadcast on NFHS Network.Can’t catch the games live? Click the ON DEMAND tab to watch replays of AHSAA football games any time and anywhere.Watch four games all at once. Your two favorite athletes playing at the same time? Multiple games you don’t want to miss? The multiviewer on NFHS Network lets you watch up to four live games on one screen.Alabama high school football on NFHS NetworkWatch high school sports anywhere from wherever you are, and save 50% with an annual subscription.Watch nowHow to watch Vigor vs. Benjamin Russell football livestreamWhat: Two 3-1 teams loaded with Division I talent meet for the first time in Friday night showcaseWhen: Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT on Friday, September 25Where: Benjamin Russell High School | Alexander City, AlabamaWatch: Watch Vigor vs. Benjamin Russell live on the NFHS NetworkThen-Montgomery Catholic's Kingston Preyear (1) passes during a high school playoff football game against Vigor Nov. 29, 2024 in Montgomery, Ala.Stew MilneFlag football roundup: No. 4 Austin rolls past Athens; Fairhope stays perfectSt. Paul’s football team dealing with injuries, illness in ‘year of adversity’Standout senior claims Week 5 AL.com Volleyball Player of the Week honorsThis week in HS Sports: Upon further review, my stance on public vs. privateAlabama high school football: Parker pulls away from Carver-Montgomery in 2nd halfCorey Sheldon has been involved in high school sports coverage since 1998, when he began working in The Oregonian (Portland) newsroom. He was part of a large nighttime crew that fielded faxes and phone calls...