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St. Joseph faces Mount Carmel on national TV in Chicago

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 8:55 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

St. Joseph faces Mount Carmel on national TV in Chicago

Summary

St. Joseph (Montvale) takes on Mount Carmel from Illinois in a season-opening football game on national television. The matchup is set for 7 p.m. EDT live on ESPN. St. Joseph is the defending New Jersey state champion but faces a significant challenge with key player departures. Coach Augie Hoffmann, suspended for policy violations, will not be on the sidelines during this game. Mount Carmel, the four-time Illinois 8A state champion, enters the contest coming off a loss in its opening game.

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By the Numbers

•Game scheduled at 7 p.m. EDT in Chicago.
•St. Joseph is the defending NJ state champion.
•Hoffmann suspended for first two games.
•Mount Carmel lost their opening match last week.
•Ryder Startz injured in previous game and did not return.

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