The Bowie Bulldogs and Wise Pumas will face off in a Week 12 varsity football playoff matchup on Friday, November 10, 2023, at 7:00 PM at Bowie High School in MD.

Game Information

• Matchup: Bowie Bulldogs vs. Wise Pumas
• Game Type: Playoff
• Bracket: 2023 Maryland High School Football Playoff Brackets: MPSSAA – 4A
• Time: Friday Nov 10, 2023, 7:00 PM (Local Time)
• Location: Bowie High School – MD
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The Bulldogs enter the playoffs with a 9-2 record, having finished the regular season in second place in the Maryland 4A South Division. The Pumas, meanwhile, finished the regular season with a record of 8-3, good for third place in the division.

Both teams are coming off of wins in their regular season finales. The Bulldogs defeated the Potomac Wolverines 35-14, while the Pumas topped the Suitland Rams 28-21.

The Bulldogs and Pumas have met just once in recent history, with Bowie winning a 21-14 decision in the 2022 regular season finale.

The Bulldogs are led by a balanced offense that features a strong running game and a passing attack that has been explosive at times. The Pumas, meanwhile, have a potent passing attack of their own, but they rely heavily on their defense, which has been one of the best in the division all season.

The game is expected to be a close one, with both teams evenly matched. The Bulldogs have the home field advantage, but the Pumas have a lot of experience and are playing with a lot of confidence.

The winner of the game will advance to the semifinals of the Maryland 4A playoffs.

Keys to Victory for the Bowie Bulldogs

• Establish the running game early. The Bulldogs have a strong running game, and it will be important for them to get it going early in the game. This will help to open up the passing game and keep the Pumas’ defense off balance.
• Protect the quarterback. The Pumas have a good pass rush, so it will be important for the Bulldogs to protect their quarterback. This means giving him time to throw and blocking down the Pumas’ pass rushers.
• Make big plays on special teams. Special teams have played a big role in a number of Bowie games this season. The Bulldogs will need to make some big plays on special teams in order to win this game.

Keys to Victory for the Wise Pumas

• Get pressure on the quarterback. The Bulldogs have a good offensive line, but the Pumas have a good pass rush. If the Pumas can get pressure on the Bulldogs’ quarterback, it will disrupt their passing game and force them into mistakes.
• Control the clock. The Pumas have a good running game, and they need to use it to control the clock and keep the Bulldogs’ offense off the field.
• Force turnovers. The Bulldogs have made a few mistakes this season, and the Pumas need to force them into turnovers in order to win this game.

Prediction

This is a very tough game to predict, as both teams are evenly matched. However, I am going to give the slight edge to the Bowie Bulldogs. They have the home field advantage and a balanced offense. The Pumas have a potent passing attack, but their defense has struggled at times this season. I think the Bulldogs will be able to run the ball effectively and make enough big plays on offense to win the game.

Prediction: Bowie Bulldogs 28, Wise Pumas 21

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