Class 3A state final preview: Bishop McNamara vs. Tolono Unity

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What: Class 3A state championship game

Who: Bishop McNamara (12-1) vs. Tolono Unity (10-3)

When: 4 p.m., Friday on CSN, CSN+, Live streaming on CSNChicago.com and NBC Live Extra app

Edgy's Take: Bishop McNamara and Hall of Fame head coach Rich Zinanni (333-127 over 41 seasons) is looking to capture the school's fifth state title, and their first since 1998. The Fighting Irish bring a pretty balanced offense to the table, led by senior RB Jonathon Ware (Central Michigan) along with senior QB Kobe Shutter (1.335 yards passing 20 touchdowns). Their defense is led by senior LB/FB Jerrico Johnson. Tolono Unity and head coach Scott Hamilton is also very familiar to the IHSA state final as the Rockets have placed second in state four times (2000/2005/2009 and 2012). Unity is balanced on offense, led by senior QB Steven Migut (2,806 combined yards of offense, 35 TD), RB Chandler Cousins (1,356 yards rushing, 24 TD) and WR Skyler Shepard (39 catches, 532 yards, 3 TD). Can the Bishop Mac offense get another big game from Jonathon Ware? Can Unity move the football against the Fighting Irish defense?

Key matchup: Bishop Mac’s offensive line against the Unity defensive line

EDGY's pick: Bishop McNamara 31, Unity 21

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CSN Chicago is the home for IHSA state championship football this weekend. Every title game from DeKalb can be seen live on CSN or CSN+, csnchicago.com/ihsa and the NBC Live Extra App. Please visit our Channel Finder for the exact channel location in your area. Coverage kicks off Friday morning at 10:00 with the 1A championship between Arcola and Stark County, and wraps up Saturday night with the 8A tilt with Loyola and Marist. A complete recap of the weekend’s championship action, including the Chicago Prep Bowl, can be seen at 11:00 Saturday night on High School Lites, hosted by Luke Stuckmeyer. Our schedule of live coverage is as follows:

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27

10:00am— 1A: Toulon (Stark County) vs. Arcola, CSN

1:00pm— 2A: Downs (Tri-Valley) vs. Auburn, CSN 

4:00pm— 3A: Bishop McNamara vs. Tolono, CSN & CSN+

7:00pm— 4A: Phillips vs. Belleville (Althoff), CSN+

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28

10:00am – 5A: Nazareth Academy vs. Lincoln-Way West, CSN

1:00pm –  6A: Montini vs. Crete-Montee, CSN

4:00pm –  7A: Glenbard West vs. Libertyville, CSN 

7:00pm –  8A: Loyola vs. Marist, CSN 

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