Canton football aims for playoffs amidst new IHSA format changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 3:40 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Canton High School football team is seeking to break a decade-long playoff drought in the upcoming season. The IHSA has expanded the playoff field, increasing the number of qualifying teams to 48 in each class, which offers Canton a new opportunity. Head coach Nick McCormick is optimistic as the Little Giants have a strong roster of 75 players, bolstered by returning offensive linemen and new quarterback Caleb Jochums. The team's first test will be an away game against Herscher in week one.
- •Canton has not made the playoffs in 10 years.
- •The IHSA is adding more teams to the playoff format.
- •Canton has 75 players on its roster this season.
- •Caleb Jochums is the new starting quarterback for Canton.
- •Canton will face Herscher in its season opener.
- 3:40 AMYahoo Sports — Boot Camp: Canton looks to make playoffs for first time in 10 years
"CANTON, Ill. (WMBD) — The IHSA is adding more teams to the playoff picture this season. 48 teams in each class will now qualify for the postseason and Canton head coach Nick McCormick hopes the Little Giants can end a 10-year playoff drought with the new format. The Little Giants have 75 players on their […]
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