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Clarinda Football Playoff Chances

Class 2A, District 8 · 3-2 (1-1 district) · Updated Sep 27, 2026

Make playoffs>99%
Projected record6-2
Win district<1%
Host first game59%
Reach UNI-Dome4%
Win state<1%

Clarinda (3-2) is projected to finish 6-2 and makes the Class 2A playoffs in >99% of 20,000 simulated seasons, most likely finishing 2nd in District 8 (wins it <1%). Its most likely first playoff game: home against D7 3rd Pella Christian. Chance to reach the UNI-Dome semifinals: 4%; to win the Class 2A state title: <1%.

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Remaining schedule and picks

WeekOpponentOur pickChanceConfidence
Wk 6at Grand View ChristianClarinda62%Lean
Wk 7vs Clarke CommunityClarinda>99%Lock
Wk 8at Woodward-GrangerClarinda93%Lock

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

District 8 standings outlook

TeamOverallDistrict1st2nd3rd4thPlayoffs
Van Meter4-12-098%2%<1%<1%>99%
Clarinda3-21-1<1%59%34%7%>99%
Grand View Christian4-12-02%35%49%14%>99%
Chariton2-41-1<1%4%17%64%85%
Woodward-Granger0-50-20%<1%<1%15%16%
Clarke Community1-40-20%0%0%<1%<1%

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

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