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Joliet Catholic faces Oswego in Week 2 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive correspondent Alex Mielcarz will have live updates, scores and news from the game.
What to know
Joliet Catholic vs. Oswego kickoff: 7 p.m.
Where: Oswego High School
Joliet Catholic-Oswego preview
About the Hilltoppers: Joliet Catholic had little trouble dispatching Iowa City in its Week 1 opener, getting ample scoring from both sides of the ball. The Hilltoppers used a punishing running game, amassing more than 300 yards on the ground to set the tone, while the defense forced multiple turnovers and was relentless in pressuring the quarterback, including a 2½-sack performance from Ian Campbell.
About the Panthers: It looked like Oswego might be biting off more than it could chew by scheduling the powerful Hilltoppers in a nonconference matchup. But the Panthers showed in a Week 1 dismantling of Neuqua Valley that they might be up for the task. LB Carson Cooney anchors a defensive unit that largely returned its starters and allowed only 70 points last season. QB Brett Connolly also seems to have a good hold on what the offense expects from him throwing for two touchdowns and rushing for another against Neuqua Valley.
FND Pick: Joliet Catholic
How to watch Joliet Catholic vs Oswego football game livestream
The Joliet Catholic vs Oswego football game is available on the NFHS Network
Postgame analysis:
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