Port St. Joe traveled to Rutherford on Oct. 3 and defeated the Panama City team 54-20.
- A sports reporter and ChatGPT are making weekly predictions for Bay County high school football games.
- For Week 8, both the reporter and the AI predict wins for Mosley, Bozeman, North Bay Haven, and Bay High.
- The two differ on the Arnold vs. Fort Walton Beach game, with the reporter picking Arnold and the AI picking Fort Walton Beach.
- Heading into Week 8, the reporter's season record is 19-13, while ChatGPT leads with a record of 23-9.
It is time for Week 8 of Bay County high school football predictions.
I went 1-2 last week, bringing my season total to 19-13. ChatGPT went 1-2, improving to 23-9 on the season.
Each week, I go head-to-head with the AI, making predictions and keeping track of our respective records. I'll provide ChatGPT with statistics from MaxPreps for each matchup, then ask it to give a score prediction and explanation. I'll include both picks for every game.
Find out our picks for week eight of the high school football season:
Mosley (5-1) at Niceville (4-3)
My prediction: Mosley 45, Niceville 28
The Dolphins handle Niceville easily with this being one of the worst Niceville teams in recent history. Sammy Chisolm and the offense runs rampant with the defense forcing a turnover.
ChatGPT prediction: Mosley 28, Niceville 21
"Here's how I see it playing out: Mosley enters with momentum and a strong defense, and their quarterback play gives them an edge in timely drives. Niceville will stick to their identity -- running the ball and leaning on their backfield -- and they'll make Mosley work for every yard. But in a tight game, Mosley's ability to execute in the red zone and force a couple of key stops will tip the balance. Expect a back-and-forth first half, but Mosley pulls away late, with a couple of sacks or turnovers sealing the Eagles' fate."
Bozeman (3-3) vs. Destin (1-5)
My prediction: Bozeman 35, Destin 7
The Bucks led by Hayden Gay thrash the visiting Sharks with a steady run game and through the air.
ChatGPT prediction: Bozeman 31, Destin 14
"Bozeman looks to be coming in with more confidence lately -- they've shown flashes of both offensive balance and defensive disruption. Their QB, Hayden Gay, has been proving dangerous in the passing game, and their defense has been making plays. Destin, meanwhile, has had a rough stretch; their offense has struggled to consistently score, and their recent games suggest they're having trouble getting out of their own half. Destin might keep it close early, maybe even make a few big plays, but Bozeman's ability to sustain drives and force stops should give them enough of an edge to pull away in the second half."
Rutherford (1-5) vs. North Bay Haven (3-3)
My prediction: North Bay Haven 35, Rutherford 21
The Buccaneers have too much momentum to drop this game which ultimately leads them to spoil Rutherford's homecoming.
ChatGPT prediction: North Bay Haven 27, Rutherford 17
"In the game, I'd expect Rutherford will hang around early -- maybe keep things close at halftime -- but North Bay Haven's ability to capitalize in the red zone (and perhaps force a turnover or two) will let them pull away in the second half."
Bay High (5-1) at West Florida (4-2)
My prediction: Bay High 32, West Florida 17
The Tornadoes go back to back led by the high powered offense and plenty of sacks from the front seven.
ChatGPT prediction: Bay High 35, West Florida 20
"Offensively, Bay has weapons. Their running game (led by MJ Wilkkerson) and solid receiving threats will put pressure on West Florida's defense. West Florida has been respectable, especially on defense recently, but they've had trouble scoring consistently or stopping fast, balanced attacks. Given Bay's stronger offense and momentum, I think they'll pull away in the second half. West Florida may keep it somewhat close early, but Bay's ability to make explosive plays will give them the edge."
Arnold (2-4) at Fort Walton Beach (1-6)
My prediction: Arnold 21, Fort Walton Beach 6
The Marlins pick up the district win as Darin Elder gets an interception as he continues his stellar season at cornerback.
ChatGPT prediction: Fort Walton Beach 21, Arnold 20
"Expect Arnold to move the ball through the air and maybe grab an early lead, but Fort Walton Beach’s physical running game and late defensive stand could be the difference in the final quarter. This one feels like it’ll be decided by a single possession -- possibly even a missed or made extra point."