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Van Meter Football Playoff Chances

Class 2A, District 8 · 4-1 (2-0 district) · Updated Sep 26, 2026

Make playoffs>99%
Projected record7-1
Win district98%
Host first game>99%
Reach UNI-Dome28%
Win state2%

Van Meter (4-1) is projected to finish 7-1 and makes the Class 2A playoffs in >99% of 20,000 simulated seasons, most likely finishing 1st in District 8 (wins it 98%). Its most likely first playoff game: home against D7 4th Pella Christian. Chance to reach the UNI-Dome semifinals: 28%; to win the Class 2A state title: 2%.

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Remaining schedule and picks

WeekOpponentOur pickChanceConfidence
Wk 6at CharitonVan Meter97%Lock
Wk 7vs Grand View ChristianVan Meter96%Lock
Wk 8at Clarke CommunityVan Meter>99%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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