# Cowboys Rebound, Allen Rolls in Barber Ball Banter

> Dallas Cowboys beat Washington, Allen dominates North Texas high school football in Barber Ball Banter
- Title: Cowboys Rebound, Allen Rolls in Barber Ball Banter | Shortify
- Summary: Dallas Cowboys beat Washington, Allen dominates North Texas high school football in Barber Ball Banter Dallas Cowboys' offense rebounded with Dak Prescott…
- Keywords: dallas cowboys, cowboys, dak prescott, cee dee lamb, north texas high school football, allen high school, barber ball banter, lamar jackson, oklahoma state, texas a&m, kentucky, seattle seahawks
- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/column/barber-ball-banter-from-a-cowboys-rebound-to-north-texas-high-school-football
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-09-25T18:30:09+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dallas cowboys, cowboys, dak prescott, cee dee lamb, north texas high school football, allen high school, barber ball banter, lamar jackson, oklahoma state, texas a&m, kentucky, seattle seahawks
## Cowboys rebound
Dallas Cowboys defeated Washington 37-20 on September 20, moving to 1-1 with Dak Prescott completing 26 of 31 passes for 279 yards and four touchdowns.
## Prescott and Lamb connection
CeeDee Lamb caught eight passes for 153 yards and two touchdowns, highlighting the Cowboys' offensive rhythm.
## Cowboys vs Ravens in Brazil
Dallas faces Baltimore Ravens at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on September 27, with Prescott and Lamb's rhythm under test.
## North Texas high school football
Allen High School defeated Duncanville 26-7 and DeSoto 50-6, showcasing strong defensive performance.
## Oklahoma State upset
Oklahoma State upset No. 6 Oregon 39-31, with quarterback Drew Mestemaker throwing for 317 yards and two touchdowns.
## Texas A&M loss
Kentucky defeated No. 9 Texas A&M 31-21, ending the Aggies' conference win streak.
## North Texas talent pipeline
North Texas high school players regularly move to major college programs, including former Southlake Carroll receiver Brock Boyd at Ohio State.
## Barber Ball Banter focus
Mattie the Barber and Louis Darrouzet II discuss Cowboys, college football, and North Texas high school games in their weekly podcast.
## Cowboys' offensive test
Dallas' running game has only 135 yards in two games, making passing crucial for the season.
## Lamar Jackson challenge
The Cowboys must contain Lamar Jackson's dual-threat ability in their upcoming game against Baltimore.
## North Texas high school dominance
Allen High School has four consecutive wins, including a 50-6 victory over defending state champion DeSoto.
## Oklahoma State's turnaround
Oklahoma State improved from 1-11 in 2025 to a 2-1 record after defeating Oregon and Murray State.
## Key takeaway

Dallas Cowboys' offense rebounded with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb leading to a win over Washington, while Allen High School football team dominated early-season games.