Philip Rivers, Carson Palmer among 129 former NFL players coaching high school football USA Today
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Philip Rivers, Carson Palmer among 129 former NFL players coaching high school football USA Today
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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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| Headline | Philip Rivers, Carson Palmer among 129 former NFL players coaching high school football - USA Today |
|---|---|
| Published | July 6, 2026 |
| Section | Coaching |
| Publisher | USA Today |
| Original article | USA Today |
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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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