Chicago, IL – Illinois high school football fans will have plenty to watch this fall as WCIU, The U, announced it will televise key games throughout the season, including the IHSA Football Playoffs, all eight state championship matchups, and—for only the second year—the IHSA Girls Flag Football State Finals.
According to WCIU, coverage begins Saturday, October 4, with a Chicago Public Schools volleyball doubleheader before quickly shifting focus to the gridiron. The highly anticipated Mount Carmel vs. Loyola rivalry takes the spotlight Friday, October 24, at 6:30 p.m., followed by Simeon vs. Morgan Park the next day. That same weekend, the IHSA Football Playoff Pairings Show will air live Saturday, October 25, at 8 p.m.
IHSA football playoff games will be televised Saturday, November 15 (quarterfinals), and Saturday, November 22 (semifinals). Championship weekend runs Friday, November 28, through Saturday, November 29, with all eight title games broadcast statewide—from 1A at 10 a.m. Friday to 8A at 7 p.m. Saturday.
The season also spotlights the rapid growth of girls flag football. On Saturday, October 18, The U will air both semifinal games (10 a.m. and noon) before broadcasting the IHSA Girls Flag Football State Championship live at 5 p.m. WCIU is the only network bringing the girls finals to a statewide TV audience.
WCIU has partnered with the IHSA and NFHS Network to continue its decades-long tradition of showcasing Illinois high school sports, making this fall one of its most football-focused schedules yet. You can see the full schedule listings below:
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