2026 IHSA football playoff pairings: Opening-round information for Sauk Valley teams, and teams with byes

Here is a look at the Sauk Valley area football matchups in the IHSA playoffs. Sterling, Erie-Prophetstown and Forreston earned a bye. Dixon, Newman and Fulton are hosting in the opening round.

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