Mahomet-Seymour football looks ahead to 2026 season with key returnees
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 4:13 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Mahomet-Seymour football is preparing for the 2026 season following a 7-4 record and a playoff exit last year. The Bulldogs feature nine returning defensive starters and offensive standout Marco Casillas, a 1,000-yard rusher. Newly appointed defensive coordinator J Leman, a former Illini All-American linebacker, emphasizes teaching fundamentals and ensuring player retention. The team's non-conference schedule includes games against Bloomington and Normal U-High, starting with a matchup against Morton on August 21.
- •Mahomet-Seymour finished 2025 with a 7-4 record and second-round playoff loss.
- •Nine starters return on defense for the Bulldogs.
- •Marco Casillas returns after rushing for over 1,000 yards.
- •Defensive coordinator J Leman focuses on fundamentals and player retention.
- •The season opener is scheduled against Morton on August 21.
- 4:13 AMYahoo Sports — Mahomet-Seymour football excited for 2026 with key returners on both sides of the ball
"MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) — After a 7-4 finish and a second-round playoff loss to Washington, Mahomet-Seymour football is bullish on the 2026 campaign. While the Bulldogs have some notable returning varsity players, there is a notable new name on the coaching staff. Former Illini All-American linebacker J Leman is now teaching what he’s learned about […]
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