IHSA expands state football playoffs by 128 teams, moves start of season one week earlier Chicago Sun-Times
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IHSA expands state football playoffs by 128 teams, moves start of season one week earlier Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times published this report on December 16, 2025. The headline reads: “IHSA expands state football playoffs by 128 teams, moves start of season one week earlier - Chicago Sun-Times”. 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: SDHSAA Football Playoffs First Round in South Dakota on 2026-10-22. Other rounds from the same state playoffs are listed under “More from this state”.
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Details
| Headline | IHSA expands state football playoffs by 128 teams, moves start of season one week earlier - Chicago Sun-Times |
|---|---|
| Published | December 16, 2025 |
| Section | Playoffs |
| Publisher | Chicago Sun-Times |
| Original article | Chicago Sun-Times |
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Games on the schedule
- SDHSAA Football Playoffs First Round — 2026-10-22, South Dakota
- SDHSAA Football Playoffs Quarterfinals — 2026-10-29, South Dakota
- NCHSAA Football Playoffs First Round — 2026-11-06, North Carolina
- SDHSAA Football Playoffs Semifinals — 2026-11-06, South Dakota
- NCHSAA Football Playoffs Second Round — 2026-11-13, North Carolina
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Editorial note
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