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Champaign Central prepares for Big 12 opener against Danville

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 4:05 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Champaign Central prepares for Big 12 opener against Danville

Summary

Champaign Central football is set to host Danville in its season opener on Friday. The Maroons are looking for their first winning season since 2018, with senior Luke Harding starting at quarterback after transitioning from wide receiver. Central returns four experienced offensive linemen and aims to build on Harding’s rapport with the receiving corps. The team schedules three home games before their first road trip in week six. Central also focuses on containing Danville's D'Mario Jackson, a standout performer at the state track meet.

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•Central seeks its first winning season since 2018.
•Luke Harding starts as quarterback after moving from wide receiver.
•The game against Danville is Central's first in Big 12 play.
•Central has three home games before traveling in week six.
•D'Mario Jackson is a key player for Danville, excelling in track.

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4:05 AMYahoo Sports — New QB leads Central into week one conference test

What they're saying

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – Champaign Central football is in search of its first winning season since 2018. The Maroons waste no time getting into the thick of Big 12 play, hosting Danville in week one. It will be an early litmus test for Luke Harding, who moved from wide receiver to quarterback during the offseason […]
— Yahoo Sports

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