Top in-state games to watch

In this update, we dive into the Iowa high school football schedule this week and take a look at the top in-state matchups to watch and where all of the Iowa commits and top targets are playing.

Top Game of the Week

#6 Glenwood vs. #7 Harlan

Why: In a Class 3A battle of undefeated squads, Harlan and Glenwood will face off with some early season bragging rights on the line. It will also be the toughest challenge of the year thus far for Harlan linebacker Will McLaughlin. This elite junior landed a scholarship from the Hawkeye staff in May and also boasts offers from Iowa State, Kansas State, and Buffalo as well. McLaughlin is tops on the Cyclones with 12.5 stops early and hopes to slow down an opposing offense that has scored 94-points in their first two games. While Glenwood has leaned heavily on their run game, the pass catching abilities of Ryan Blum has helped him garner college interest for both football and basketball. He has snagged six catches for 141 yards and two touchdowns in limited playing time.

Other Featured Game

#1 Dowling Catholic at Johnston

Why: Dowling answered their rivalry battle last week against Valley in impressive fashion with a 22-0 victory over the Tigers and showed once again why they have won the last seven Class 4A championships. The focus to watch in this contest is what they can do to slow down Johnston tight end Tyler Moore. This Iowa State commitment continues to garner attention from the Iowa coaches and has been outstanding through their first two games. He has caught ten passes for 188 yards and three touchdowns. Dowling has done a great job of slowing down top pass catchers in the past and will do all that they can to stop the 6-foot-5, 240-pound Moore. Look for the Hawkeye staff to be following how he does against one of the top defenses in the state in this matchup.

Honorable Mention:

Ankeny at Fort Dodge

Ballard at Webster City

Cascade at West Branch

Cedar Falls at Prairie, Cedar Rapids

Clear Creek-Amana at Xavier, Cedar Rapids

Dubuque, Hempstead at Dubuque, Senior

Van Meter at Panorama

Wapsie Valley at MFL MarMac

Waukon at New Hampton

The Commitments

Name: Brody Brecht