Iowa High School Football Playoffs: Key Matchups Set for November
The 2025 Iowa high school football playoffs are in full swing, with the second round and quarterfinal matchups scheduled for Friday, November 1. A total of 36 games will take place across various classes as teams compete for a place in the championship games, set to begin on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Key Matchups in the Playoffs
The playoffs feature a series of exciting matchups across different classifications, showcasing the talent and determination of Iowa’s young athletes. Each game represents a critical step toward the championship title.
In the **Class 8-Man Bracket**, fans can look forward to the game between **Bishop Garrigan** and **Audubon** on **November 12** at **10:00 a.m. CST**. Following this, **Gladbrook-Reinbeck** will face **Woodbine** later that day at **1:00 p.m. CST**.
The **Class A Bracket** offers its own thrilling encounters. **St. Ansgar** will challenge **Wapsie Valley** on **November 13** at **10:00 a.m. CST**, while **MMCRU** takes on **West Sioux** at **1:00 p.m. CST**.
Continued Action in Higher Classes
In the **Class 1A Bracket**, the matchup between **Regina** and **Grundy Center** is scheduled for **November 14** at **10:00 a.m. CST**, followed by **West Lyon** going head-to-head with **South Hardin** at **1:00 p.m. CST**.
The **Class 2A Bracket** features **Van Meter** versus **Osage** on **November 15** at **10:00 a.m. CST**, and **Kuemper** will compete against **Wilton** at **1:00 p.m. CST**.
As the competition intensifies, the **Class 3A Bracket** sees **Bishop Heelan Catholic** challenge **Wahlert** on **November 15** at **4:00 p.m. CST**, while **Solon** will meet **Nevada** later that evening at **7:00 p.m. CST**.
In the **Class 4A Bracket**, **Pella** will take on **Sergeant Bluff-Luton** on **November 13** at **4:00 p.m. CST**, and **Newton** faces **Xavier** at **7:00 p.m. CST**.
Finally, the **Class 5A Bracket** includes a highly anticipated matchup between **Valley** and **Dowling** on **November 14** at **4:00 p.m. CST**, followed by **Liberty** against **Northwest** at **7:00 p.m. CST**.
As the playoffs progress, excitement builds among teams and fans alike, with each game bringing the possibility of a new champion. The Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) continues to facilitate these thrilling matchups, celebrating the spirit of high school football across the state.
