2025 IHSA Class 1A state football playoff pairings and scores

The Illinois High School Association state football playoff pairings have been revealed.

In the first round, the higher seed hosts the game. In subsequent rounds, the school that has hosted fewer times during the current playoff series hosts the game. If both teams have hosted an equal number of times, the higher seed hosts. The game must be played on Saturday, unless both schools agree to play the game on Friday.

One playoff round will take place each week, starting with the first round games on Friday, Oct. 31 and Saturday, Nov. 1. This season’s state championship games will be held at Hancock Stadium in Normal. The Class 1A thru 4A title games will take place on Friday, Nov. 28. The Class 5A thru 8A title games will be Saturday, Nov. 29.

Class 1A

First Round, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1

#16 Galena at #1 Stockton

#9 Heyworth at #8 Princeville

#13 Knoxville at #4 Clifton Central

#12 Dwight at #5 Rushville

#15 Stark County at #2 Annawan-Wethersfield

#10 Deer Creek-Mackinaw at #7 Crane

#14 Forreston at #3 Lena-Winslow

#11 Ottawa Marquette at #6 GCMS

#16 Villa Grove at #1 Calhoun

#9 Sesser-Valier at #8 Greenfield-NW

#13 Red Hill at #4 Casey-Westfield

#12 Nokomis at #5 Tuscola

#15 Winc. West Central at #2 Camp Point Central

#10 Athens at #7 Brown County

#14 Salt Fork at #3 Dupo

#11 Carrollton at #6 Oakwood