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South Hardin Football Playoff Chances

Class 1A, District 3 · 5-0 (2-0 district) · Updated Sep 26, 2026

Make playoffs>99%
Projected record8-0
Win district83%
Host first game99%
Reach UNI-Dome74%
Win state12%

South Hardin (5-0) is projected to finish 8-0 and makes the Class 1A playoffs in >99% of 20,000 simulated seasons, most likely finishing 1st in District 3 (wins it 83%). Its most likely first playoff game: home against D6 4th Cardinal. Chance to reach the UNI-Dome semifinals: 74%; to win the Class 1A state title: 12%.

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Remaining schedule and picks

WeekOpponentOur pickChanceConfidence
Wk 6vs Grundy CenterSouth Hardin93%Lock
Wk 7at Clarion-Goldfield-DowsSouth Hardin85%Strong
Wk 8vs Central SpringsSouth Hardin>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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