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St. Joseph-Ogden football aiming for success with Oregon commit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 11:58 PM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

St. Joseph-Ogden football aiming for success with Oregon commit

Summary

St. Joseph-Ogden football is gearing up for the 2026 season after a close semifinal loss in 2025. The Spartans fell to Unity by seven points after a strong playoff run. Key player Lane McKinney steps in as the starting quarterback, following the graduation of his brother, Kodey McKinney. Oregon commit Cameron Wagner returns on the offensive line, emphasizing their goal to play aggressively. SJO opens the season against Prairie Central at home on August 21, followed by a matchup at Paxton-Buckley-Loda in week two.

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Key Details

•SJO lost to Unity in the 2025 state semifinals by seven points.
•Lane McKinney takes over as quarterback.
•Cameron Wagner is an Oregon commit on the offensive line.
•Season opener is August 21 against Prairie Central.
•Second game is against Paxton-Buckley-Loda.

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11:58 PMYahoo Sports — St. Joseph-Ogden football, led by Oregon commit, setting high bar in 2026

What they're saying

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ST. JOSEPH, Ill. (WCIA) – St. Joseph-Ogden football wasn’t far from the 3A crown in 2025. The Spartans lost to Unity by seven in the state semifinals. Unity proceeded to lost by just six, to Byron, in the state championship. SJO graduated some key pieces, including quarterback Kodey McKinney. His brother, Lane McKinney, will assume […]
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