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No. 6 Blair vs. No. 11 McCook: Class B first-round breakdown
No. 6 Blair (8-1) hosts No. 11 McCook (4-5) in the Class B first round Fri., Oct. 30. Stats, charts, players to watch, history and keys to the game.
Publication check, Oct. 28: Current NSAA seeds, records and point averages checked; kickoff and host details synchronized with the verified site schedule. Season statistics and chart reporting remain the dated Week9 draft snapshot, not a new full-season audit.
Seeds, records and point averages: NSAA's official bracket, Oct. 24, 2026. Scores: NSAA finals. Player stats: MaxPreps game reports through Week 9. Coaches poll: Hurrdat Sports, Oct. 18.
No. 6 Blair (8-1) hosts No. 11 McCook (4-5) in the first round of the Class B playoffs.
The game is Friday, Oct. 30, at 7:00 PM CT. Host: Blair. Current Game Center and source links →
The matchup at a glance
Blair finished 4.5555 points ahead of McCook in NSAA's point averages. Blair scored 33.1 and allowed 12.1 points a game; McCook scored 15.8 and allowed 22.3. Blair's opponents went a combined 31-50, and McCook's went 40-41.
| Blair | McCook | |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | No. 6 | No. 11 |
| Record (NSAA) | 8-1 | 4-5 |
| NSAA point average | 42.1111 | 37.5556 |
| Coaches poll (Oct. 18) | No. 7 | Not ranked |
| Points scored / game | 33.1 | 15.8 |
| Points allowed / game | 12.1 | 22.3 |
| Average margin | +21.0 | -6.6 |
| vs. playoff teams | 2-1 | 1-4 |
| vs. winning teams | 1-1 | 0-4 |
| One-score games | 1-0 | — |
| Opponents' combined record | 31-50 | 40-41 |
| Last 3 games | W 49-14, W 42-6, W 47-14 | W 35-14, L 7-21, L 7-34 |
| Streak | Won 5 | Lost 2 |
How Blair got here
Blair finished the regular season 8-1, scoring 298 points and allowing 109. Its only loss came against a team with a winning record: at Skutt Catholic (7-2), 27-6. Its best win by opponent was a 41-36 win over Elkhorn (4-5), a playoff team. Against teams that made this year's playoff field, it went 2-1. It comes in on a 5-game winning streak, capped by a 47-14 win over Crete (4-5) in Week 9. The defense posted three shutouts.
How McCook got here
McCook finished the regular season 4-5, scoring 142 points and allowing 201. Losses: at Waverly (7-2), 49-0; at Seward (1-8), 28-7; Northwest (7-2), 35-0; Scottsbluff (8-1), 21-7; at Aurora (8-1), 34-7. Its best win by opponent was a 35-14 win at Hastings (2-7), a playoff team. Against teams that made this year's playoff field, it went 1-4. In Week 9 it had a 34-7 loss at Aurora (8-1).
By the numbers
Shared opponents
They played two of the same opponents. Blair went 2-0 in those games and McCook went 2-0. Different weeks and sites, so it's a rough guide.
| Opponent | Blair | McCook |
|---|---|---|
| Crete | W 47-14 | W 17-3 |
| Lexington | W 49-14 | W 33-10 |
Players to watch
Season totals from MaxPreps game reports through Week 9. Not every game has a report, so treat these as minimums.
Blair
- B. Leggott (QB): 1,048 passing yards, 67 of 103, 13 TD, 1 INT
- L. Larsen: 865 rushing yards (7.5 per carry), 12 TD
- E. Kosch: 20 catches, 348 yards, 3 TD
- N. Murray: 52 tackles, 1 for loss
- B. Warner: 3 sacks
- B. Brown: 2 interceptions
MaxPreps game reports cover 8 of its 9 games.
McCook
- T. Raile (QB): 539 passing yards, 22 of 45, 7 TD, 3 INT; also 405 rushing yards
- L. Davidson: 740 rushing yards (6.5 per carry), 5 TD
- L. Davidson: 82 tackles, 5 for loss
- A. Wilson: 2 interceptions
MaxPreps game reports cover 8 of its 9 games.
Historical program and playoff-series claims are withheld pending school-identity verification. Current-season reporting above is unaffected.
Keys to the game
- Can McCook slow Blair's offense? Blair averaged 33.1 points; McCook allowed 22.3. Blair scored 30 or more in 7 of 9 games.
- Tested against playoff teams. Blair went 2-1 against this year's playoff field; McCook went 1-4.
- If it's close late. McCook hasn't played a one-score game (8 points or fewer) this season. Blair is 1-0 in them.
- B. Leggott and the ball. Blair's quarterback threw 1 interception in 103 reported attempts; McCook's A. Wilson has 2 picks.
- Stopping L. Larsen. Blair's top rusher has 865 reported yards and 12 touchdowns. McCook allowed 22.3 points a game.
- Momentum. Blair has won 5 straight and averaged 46.0 points over its last three.
What's next
The winner plays the winner of No. 3 Scottsbluff vs. No. 14 Omaha Gross Catholic in the quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 6. Higher seeds host through the semifinals. The Class B state final is Tue., Nov. 24, 7:15 p.m., Memorial Stadium, Lincoln.
Game center: kickoff, live score and bracket path → · Full Class B bracket →
Verified state finals schedule → · Class bracket →
Blair team center → · McCook team center →
Nebraska football scores and schedules → · Football playoff tracker →
Result note: a 1–0 entry is shown as listed by NSAA. It is not treated as evidence of an on-field score or a confirmed forfeit.