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Grundy Center Football Playoff Chances

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

Make playoffs98%
Projected record5-3
Win district<1%
Host first game2%
Reach UNI-Dome5%
Win state<1%

Grundy Center (3-2) is projected to finish 5-3 and makes the Class 1A playoffs in 98% of 20,000 simulated seasons, most likely finishing 3rd in District 3 (wins it <1%). Its most likely first playoff game: at D4 2nd Hudson. Chance to reach the UNI-Dome semifinals: 5%; to win the Class 1A state title: <1%.

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Remaining schedule and picks

WeekOpponentOur pickChanceConfidence
Wk 6at South HardinSouth Hardin93%Lock
Wk 7vs Central SpringsGrundy Center94%Lock
Wk 8at Eagle GroveGrundy Center85%Strong

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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