Friday Night Drive

The Herald-News high school football preview for Week 3, featuring key showdowns across the greater Will and Grundy county area. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Week 3 of high school football season kicks off with some DuKane Conference battles between Geneva and St. Charles North as well as Batavia and Glenbard North. Catch up on all the matchups here. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Hosts Josh Welge and Steve Soucie go over what they are seeing in terms of the number of two-win teams that might make the IHSA football playoffs, whether or not games will start on time, or even happen, this week and look at the games to watch across northern Illinois. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

The IHSA football season's third week will see longtime archrivals Plano and Sandwich meet for the last time — at least for a while. Here are previews and picks for the 115th "War on 34" matchup and other games around the Record Newspapers coverage area. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

East St. Louis has submitted a request to play up in the Class 7A playoffs for this year's postseason. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Hosts Russ Hodges and Steve Soucie preview Week 3 in the CCL and more on the latest podcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Here are previews and picks for all the 2026 Week 3 football games from around the Suburban Life area. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Burlington Central, Huntley and Jacobs all seek 3-0 starts in the Fox Valley Conference, while Kishwaukee River Conference openers include defending champ Richmond-Burton at Marengo. Here's a preview of Week 3 games in McHenry County. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Here is a look at the Week 3 schedule for the football teams of the Daily Journal area, many of which are getting conference play underway. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Projection of the IHSA playoff field was already a tricky exercise. But some somewhat random variables are causing deeper inspection into some scenarios that have never been considered before. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Mount Carmel hosts Nazareth, Loyola takes on St. Rita, Brother Rice battles St. Francis, Marist welcomes Montini, Providence plays Joliet Catholic and St. Ignatius will face IC Catholic Prep. Those matchups and more in our Week 3 CCL football preview. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Princeton has found an out-of-state opponent to fill the unexpected hole in its schedule created when Sherrard announced it was canceling the remainder of its varsity season. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Fieldcrest graduate Cam Grandy has signed with the Minnesota Vikings practice squad after being released by the Cincinnati Bengals. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

After being a casualty in Sunday's NFL roster cuts, 2020 Oswego East graduate Alex Wollschlaeger has signed with New Orleans Saints' practice squad. The 6-foot-7, 310-pound offensive tackle is the only Oswego East alum on an NFL team entering the regular season. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Longtime rivals Plano and Sandwich are gearing up for their last meeting — at least for a while. That, Oswego's recovery from back-to-back defensive gashings and Carter Meindel's fearlessness for Oswego East in Skyler Kisellus' Kendall County notes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Burlington Central's defense continues to dominate, St. Charles North and East off to 2-0 starts, and Bryce Riley energizes West Aurora. That and more in Matthew McGowan's Kane County Chronicle football notebook. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

The IHSA uses Wet Bulb Globe Temperature readings to determine whether games can be played, delayed or postponed because of heat Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Marmion senior Colin McEniry planned for his final season with the Cadets to be at wide receiver, where he would keep attracting college interest. Instead he's playing quarterback, and his coaches and teammates couldn't be more grateful. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Nate Lang was one of the CCL's most consistent quarterbacks a year ago. A returning starter back for his senior season at IC Catholic Prep, Lang is picking up right where he left off. He's thrown for 527 yards and seven touchdowns with no interceptions in the team's 2-0 start. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Join hosts Josh Welge, Skyler Kisellus, and Matt McGowan as they preview Week 3 in the western suburbs in IHSA football. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Hinsdale Central's James Skokna, youngest of 10 siblings and seventh to play football, is on track to break every program receiving record as he breaks in a new quarterback. That, IC Catholic QB Nate Lang picks up where he left off and Wheaton North's big kicks in football notes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

The third week of the Friday Night Drive Power Rankings leads to the third different No. 1 ranked squad. Check out the latest rankings here. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Princeton's Brennen Emmett had a big night and celebrated a TD with his little brother, the St. Bede defense locked in against Bureau Valley and more in the NewsTribune/BCR football notebook. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Mount Carmel's Brady Cloherty, Loyola's Matthew Lee, St. Rita's Brandon Johnson Jr., Joliet Catholic's Derrick Pomatto and Fenwick's Jake Thies are just some of the notable performers from CCL teams during Week 2 of the IHSA football season. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

After being part of the final round of NFL roster cuts on Sunday, 2016 Bishop McNamara graduate Jonathan Ward signed with the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad and 2021 Manteno graduate Josh Gesky signed with the Green Bay Packers' practice squad. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .