Nebraska high school football schedules for 2024 and 2025 have been released by the NSAA, featuring tough matchups for various teams such as Grand Island, Northwest, Grand Island Central Catholic, and Heartland Lutheran. Grand Island will face six state playoffs teams, including opponents from the previous playoffs, while Northwest faces seven playoff teams, including a home game against three-time defending champion Bennington. The full schedules include alternating home and away games for each team.

Why It Matters

The release of these football schedules sets the stage for intense competition and strategic gameplay, impacting the teams' trajectory and potential standings in the upcoming seasons.

By the Numbers
  • Grand Island will face six squads that were in the state playoffs
  • Northwest's schedule features seven squads that reached the state playoffs
State of Play
  • Teams play the same opponents in the same order in 2024 and ‘25, alternating home and away games
  • Grand Island will have challenging matchups, including six of the previous playoffs teams in their first seven games
  • Northwest faces seven playoff teams, with a particularly tough matchup against three-time defending champion Bennington
Bottom Line

The release of the football schedules sets the stage for high-stakes competitions, shaping the upcoming seasons for the featured teams and signaling intense gameplay and rivalries.