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Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Football Playoff Chances

Class 1A, District 3 · 4-1 (2-0 district) · Updated Sep 26, 2026

Make playoffs>99%
Projected record6-2
Win district16%
Host first game97%
Reach UNI-Dome4%
Win state<1%

Clarion-Goldfield-Dows (4-1) is projected to finish 6-2 and makes the Class 1A playoffs in >99% of 20,000 simulated seasons, most likely finishing 2nd in District 3 (wins it 16%). Its most likely first playoff game: home against D5 3rd Cascade. Chance to reach the UNI-Dome semifinals: 4%; to win the Class 1A state title: <1%.

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Remaining schedule and picks

WeekOpponentOur pickChanceConfidence
Wk 6at Eagle GroveClarion-Goldfield-Dows87%Strong
Wk 7vs South HardinSouth Hardin85%Strong
Wk 8vs Garner Hayfield VenturaClarion-Goldfield-Dows>99%Lock

Lock picks (90%+) were right 97% of the time on Iowa games from 2021 to 2025.

District 3 standings outlook

TeamOverallDistrict1st2nd3rd4thPlayoffs
South Hardin5-02-083%16%1%<1%>99%
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows4-12-016%81%3%<1%>99%
Grundy Center3-21-1<1%2%81%15%98%
Eagle Grove3-21-1<1%2%13%66%81%
Central Springs1-40-20%0%1%14%16%
Garner Hayfield Ventura0-50-20%<1%<1%5%5%

Chance of each district finish. Ties go by head-to-head, then the 17-point tiebreaker.

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