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Newman Catholic Football Playoff Chances

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

Make playoffs>99%
Projected record6-2
Win district13%
Host first game90%
Reach UNI-Dome4%
Win state<1%

Newman Catholic (3-2) is projected to finish 6-2 and makes the Class A playoffs in >99% of 20,000 simulated seasons, most likely finishing 2nd in District 2 (wins it 13%). Its most likely first playoff game: home against D1 3rd MMCRU. Chance to reach the UNI-Dome semifinals: 4%; to win the Class A state title: <1%.

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Remaining schedule and picks

WeekOpponentOur pickChanceConfidence
Wk 6vs BCLUWNewman Catholic98%Lock
Wk 7vs Lake MillsNewman Catholic>99%Lock
Wk 8at AGWSRNewman Catholic90%Strong

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

District 2 standings outlook

TeamOverallDistrict1st2nd3rd4thPlayoffs
West Fork5-03-074%8%8%10%>99%
Newman Catholic3-22-113%78%9%<1%>99%
West Hancock4-13-110%11%54%25%>99%
Belmond-Klemme3-23-13%4%29%64%>99%
AGWSR0-50-30%0%<1%<1%<1%
BCLUW1-41-30%0%0%<1%<1%
Lake Mills0-50-30%0%0%0%0%

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

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