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Tri-Center Football Playoff Chances

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

Make playoffs99%
Projected record3-5
Win district5%
Host first game13%
Reach UNI-Dome2%
Win state<1%

Tri-Center (1-4) is projected to finish 3-5 and makes the Class 1A playoffs in 99% of 20,000 simulated seasons, most likely finishing 3rd in District 8 (wins it 5%). Its most likely first playoff game: at D1 2nd Lawton-Bronson. Chance to reach the UNI-Dome semifinals: 2%; to win the Class 1A state title: <1%.

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Remaining schedule and picks

WeekOpponentOur pickChanceConfidence
Wk 6vs TreynorTreynor77%Strong
Wk 7at Missouri ValleyTri-Center97%Lock
Wk 8vs ShenandoahTri-Center64%Lean

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

District 8 standings outlook

TeamOverallDistrict1st2nd3rd4thPlayoffs
Treynor4-12-095%5%<1%0%>99%
Underwood4-11-1<1%76%18%6%>99%
Tri-Center1-41-15%8%48%38%99%
Shenandoah2-31-1<1%11%34%55%>99%
Missouri Valley1-51-10%0%<1%1%1%
Red Oak0-60-20%0%0%0%0%

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

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