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Lincoln Christian at Milford: playoff stakes for Lincoln Christian
Lincoln Christian (6-2) at Milford (2-6), Friday, Oct. 23. Playoff picture, season stats, charts and history before the Week 9 game.
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Scores are NSAA finals. Points and ranks are NSAA wildcard standings, checked Oct. 21, 2026. Projections are not official seeds.
For Lincoln Christian, Week 9 is about the playoff line. It sits 11th in Class C1's NSAA point standings, and this is its last chance to move. Both play in District C1-3: Lincoln Christian is 2-1 in district games and Milford is 1-2.
Friday, Oct. 23, at Milford. Kickoff time has not been posted on our schedule yet.
The playoff picture
In Class C1, the six district champions and the 10 best remaining averages qualify.
Lincoln Christian is 11th in Class C1's NSAA point standings at 40.750. It is 2-1 in District C1-3 games.
Milford is 24th in Class C1's NSAA point standings at 34.625. It is 1-2 in District C1-3 games.
Projections are not official seeds. NSAA sets the field after Week 9.
How they got here
Lincoln Christian (6-2) opened with a 28-26 loss at Lincoln Lutheran (4-4). Its losses: at Lincoln Lutheran (4-4), 28-26; at Syracuse (6-2), 21-14. Its best win by opponent record was a 22-21 win over Wahoo (6-2). Last week it had a 30-13 win over Crete (4-4). Four of its games were decided by seven points or fewer.
Milford is 2-6. Its season began with a 54-6 loss at Columbus Lakeview (3-5). Its losses: at Columbus Lakeview (3-5), 54-6; at Boys Town (8-0), 43-0; Minden (7-1), 52-10; at Holdrege (2-6), 27-14; at Auburn (4-4), 40-6; Syracuse (6-2), 35-7. Its best win by opponent record was a 48-26 win over Lincoln Lutheran (4-4). Last week it had a 42-14 win at Nebraska City (0-8).
By the numbers
| Lincoln Christian | Milford | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 6-2 | 2-6 |
| Class and NSAA rank | C1, 11th (40.750) | C1, 24th (34.625) |
| Coaches poll (Oct. 18) | No. 10 | Not ranked |
| Points scored per game | 30.5 | 16.6 |
| Points allowed per game | 17.5 | 36.4 |
| Average margin | +13.0 | -19.8 |
| Current streak | Won 2 | Won 1 |
Shared opponents
These two have played four of the same teams. It's a rough guide, since the games came in different weeks and places.
| Opponent | Lincoln Christian | Milford |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn | W 27-8 | L 6-40 |
| Lincoln Lutheran | L 26-28 | W 48-26 |
| Nebraska City | W 66-18 | W 42-14 |
| Syracuse | L 14-21 | L 7-35 |
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
- Lincoln Christian's offense. It averages 30.5 points. Milford allows 36.4.
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