High school football playoff pairings released in Illinois and Iowa

High school football postseason schedules have been released for Illinois and Iowa.

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) revealed the Class 5A playoff pairings. The top 16 seeds will receive a bye in the opening round. Opening round games are scheduled for October 23 and 24, with championship games set to take place at Hancock Stadium in Normal.

In Iowa, the Iowa High School Athletic Association announced first-round matchups for Class 2A, Class 1A, Class A, and the eight-player division. These opening games are scheduled for Friday, October 23. The postseason for Classes 5A, 4A, and 3A will begin the following week. All Iowa championship and semifinal games will be held at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls.