L-W East Vs. Loyola: When, How To Watch State Football Title Game

The Lincoln-Way East High School football team is headed north to Northern Illinois University this weekend as the No. 1-ranked Class 8A team in Illinois. And the undefeated Griffins hope to leave DeKalb with two things Saturday: a victory and the school's first football title in more than a decade.

L-W East, which has made the playoffs since becoming a four-year high school in 2001, will face Wilmette's Loyola Academy (12-1) on Saturday at Huskie Stadium. The last time the Griffins played in a state championship football game was in 2012, when they lost to Glenbard West, 10-8, in the Class 7A final.

The only other year L-W East made it to the title game was in 2005. That squad beat Maine South in a double-overtime, 30-24 victory.

With classes out Thursday and Friday because of Thanksgiving (students also will be dismissed early Wednesday), students won't have an on-campus pep rally to cheer on the team before Saturday's game. But that doesn't mean fans won't be able to show their support in DeKalb. Here's what you need to know if you're headed north to the final or want to watch the game at home.

The Basics: Lincoln-Way East vs. Loyola Academy

When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25

Where: Huskie Stadium, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb

Tickets: $10. The school has sold out its allotment of tickets to the game, but fans can still buy tickets at Ticketmaster or at the gate. Seating for L-W East fans will be on the west side of the stadium.

Parking: $10 for cars, $20 for RVs and buses.

More Info: Go to L-W East's website for a parking map and other information. Also check out the Illinois High School Association's website for details about all the weekend's playoff games.

TV | Streaming: The game will be broadcast live on NBC Sports Chicago. It also can be streamed live on the network's mobile app. Go to NBC Sports Chicago's website for channel listings and to download the app.

Relive the Highlights

Before Saturday's championship, fans can rewatch the some of the full games from the Griffins's regular season at the high school sports website The Cube.

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If that's not enough, check out the moments before and after L-W East's semifinal victory Nov. 18. The Griffins defeated the Maine South Hawks, 24-14.

WATCH: Pregame highlights before L-W East's semifinal game Nov. 18.

WATCH: And don't miss the postgame celebration following the Griffins's win.

And if you still need something to get your motor running before the title game, you can watch these fan-made hype videos of the players from earlier in the season. as a way for fans to get hyped for a game. Check them out if you're looking for an additional boost going into Saturday's game.

Images via Lincoln-Way East High School and Loyola Academy