CSM Pick ‘Em: Week 1, 2026

The day that every high school football fan in Illinois has been waiting for is finally here as Week 1 of the 2026 season kicks off. Clutch Sports Media’s Pick ‘Em is back for another year as six CSM staff members make their picks for 10 of the best games in Central Illinois each week. This week’s slate is highlighted by Mid-Illini teams facing familiar non-conference foes, such as Morton taking on Mahomet-Seymour and Dunlap facing Galesburg. Elsewhere, Normal Community and Bloomington will battle for early crosstown bragging rights and Normal West, Peoria Notre Dame and El Paso-Gridley all face...