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Watch the 2024 IHSA Football Playoff Pairing Show Live On Saturday, October 26
Illinois High School Football Playoff Season Kicks Off!
Watch the 2024 IHSA Football Playoff Pairing Show Live on October 26th
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 26th, as the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) will unveil the pairings for the 2024 football playoffs.
The highly anticipated show will air live on the NFHS Network at 10:00 AM CST. Football fans across the state can tune in to see which teams will face off in the quest for a state championship.
The IHSA football playoffs are one of the most exciting events in Illinois high school sports. Last year, over 250 teams competed in the playoffs, with eight teams emerging as state champions. This year's playoffs promise to be just as competitive, with several top teams vying for the title.
The IHSA uses a complex formula to determine the playoff pairings. Factors such as regular season record, strength of schedule, and head-to-head results are all taken into account. The top 16 teams in each class will qualify for the playoffs.
The playoffs will begin on November 4th with the first round of games. The quarterfinals will be played on November 11th, followed by the semifinals on November 18th. The state championship games will be held on November 25th and 26th at Memorial Stadium in Champaign.
So mark your calendars for October 26th and tune in to the IHSA Football Playoff Pairing Show. The excitement is about to begin!
Here are some additional details about the IHSA football playoffs:
- The playoffs are open to all IHSA member schools that have a varsity football team.
- Teams must have a winning record in order to qualify for the playoffs.
- The top 16 teams in each class will qualify for the playoffs.
- The playoffs will be single-elimination, with the winner of each game advancing to the next round.
- The state championship games will be held on November 25th and 26th at Memorial Stadium in Champaign.
For more information about the IHSA football playoffs, please visit the IHSA website.