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Big Friday Kickoff Podcast: Week 1 Preview Published: Aug. 19, 2026 at 2:16 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The wait is finally over.... This week, Sports Director Emily Cochran and Robert Ristaneo are previewing the biggest match ups across our area. Our Game of the Week -- Williamson at Baker, our Big Friday Kickoff Game -- Robertsdale at LeFlore, and Hustlin Hal’s Game -- Orange Beach at T.R. Miller. First, it all kicks off on Thursday with Daphne and Spanish Fort in the California Dreaming Bowl. We discuss those games, and all of the other Region 1 matchups as the high school football season kicks off. Follow us on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube. Copyright 2026 WALA. All rights reserved.