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Fairbury at Johnson-Brock: Johnson-Brock puts a perfect record on the line
Fairbury (0-8) at Johnson-Brock (8-0), Friday, Oct. 23. Playoff picture, season stats, charts and history before the Week 9 game.
Game-day information: Kickoff reported by the Game Center: 7 p.m. Central. This article’s schedules and statistics are dated reporting, not live score updates.
Scores are NSAA finals. Points and ranks are NSAA wildcard standings, checked Oct. 21, 2026. Projections are not official seeds.
Johnson-Brock is 8-0 and has outscored opponents 438-180. Fairbury (0-8) gets the last regular-season shot at it Friday. Both play in District D1-1: Fairbury is 0-4 in district games and Johnson-Brock is 4-0.
Friday, Oct. 23, at Johnson-Brock, 7 p.m.
The playoff picture
In Class D1, the seven district champions and the nine best remaining averages qualify.
Fairbury is not eligible for the 2026 Class D1 postseason under NSAA's classification list. Its results still count in opponents' point averages.
Johnson-Brock is 1st in Class D1's NSAA point standings at 45.875. It is 4-0 in District D1-1 games.
Projections are not official seeds. NSAA sets the field after Week 9.
How they got here
Fairbury is 0-8. Its season began with a 62-0 loss at Exeter-Milligan-Friend (7-1). It is still looking for its first win. Its closest game was a 60-32 loss at Johnson County Central (1-7). It comes in on an 8-game losing streak, most recently a 58-22 loss to Thayer Central (4-4).
Johnson-Brock is 8-0. Its season began with a 59-20 win over Lourdes Central Catholic (6-2). It hasn't lost. Its closest game was a 32-28 win over Exeter-Milligan-Friend (7-1). It comes in on an 8-game winning streak, most recently a 64-28 win at Johnson County Central (1-7).
By the numbers
| Fairbury | Johnson-Brock | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-8 | 8-0 |
| Class and NSAA rank | D1, 40th (30.750) | D1, 1st (45.875) |
| Coaches poll (Oct. 18) | Not ranked | No. 1 |
| Points scored per game | 16.5 | 54.8 |
| Points allowed per game | 59.6 | 22.5 |
| Average margin | -43.1 | +32.2 |
| Current streak | Lost 8 | Won 8 |
Shared opponents
These two have played five of the same teams. It's a rough guide, since the games came in different weeks and places.
| Opponent | Fairbury | Johnson-Brock |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter-Milligan-Friend | L 0-62 | W 32-28 |
| Falls City | L 18-62 | W 88-20 |
| Johnson County Central | L 32-60 | W 64-28 |
| Thayer Central | L 22-58 | W 49-26 |
| Tri County | L 14-74 | W 54-8 |
Editorial update, Oct. 21: Program-history claims from the supplied school-history mapping are withheld pending school-identity verification. This does not change the current-season results, records or statistics above.
What to watch
- Johnson-Brock's offense. It averages 54.8 points. Fairbury allows 59.6.
- Fairbury's first win. This is its last regular-season chance.
- Johnson-Brock's streak. 8 straight wins.
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