Smyrna's undefeated start to the season appears to have the Bulldogs poised to compete for the region title this season.
However, this Friday's Kia of Murfreesboro Game of the Week at home against Independence should be a great measuring stick as to where the Bulldogs are now versus this point last season, not to mention being a statement game.
Smyrna suffered just three regular-season losses last season, and one was a 21-7 setback to Independence, which went on to win the Class 5A state championship.
Both teams are 3-0, with Smyrna coming off a 56-10 win over Coffee County and Independence a 49-7 victory over Lincoln County.