IHSA expands football playoffs from 32 to 48 teams for each class The State Journal-Register
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IHSA expands football playoffs from 32 to 48 teams for each class The State Journal-Register
The State Journal-Register published this report on December 15, 2025. The headline reads: “IHSA expands football playoffs from 32 to 48 teams for each class - The State Journal-Register”. The full article, including quotes and images, is on the publisher's page — the link is in the table above.
This story ties to the 2026–27 high school football schedule: VHSL Class 3/4 Football State Championship in Salem City Stadium, Salem on 2026-12-11. Other rounds from the same state playoffs are listed under “More from this state”.
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Details
| Headline | IHSA expands football playoffs from 32 to 48 teams for each class - The State Journal-Register |
|---|---|
| Published | December 15, 2025 |
| Section | Playoffs |
| Publisher | The State Journal-Register |
| Original article | The State Journal-Register |
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Games on the schedule
- VHSL Class 3/4 Football State Championship — 2026-12-11, Salem City Stadium, Salem
- VHSL Class 1/2 Football State Championship — 2026-12-12, Virginia
- VHSL Class 5/6 Football State Championship — 2026-12-12, James Madison University, Harrisonburg
- SDHSAA Football Playoffs First Round — 2026-10-22, South Dakota
- SDHSAA Football Playoffs Quarterfinals — 2026-10-29, South Dakota
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- Chicagoland high school football rankings: Get Mike McGraw’s Top 25 for Week 7 - Chicago Tribune September 30, 2026
Editorial note
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