Football Game Preview: Downers Grove North Trojans vs. Brother Rice Crusaders + How To Watch

The Downers Grove North Trojans will square off against the Brother Rice Crusaders at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (Downers Grove North 12.8, Brother Rice 10.6) so any points scored will be well earned.

Downers Grove North is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They enjoyed a cozy 28-10 victory over Lincoln-Way West. The win was familiar territory for the Trojans, who have now won four contests in a row.

Meanwhile, Brother Rice faced St. Charles North in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. The Crusaders blew past the North Stars 42-18. Considering the Crusaders have won nine games by more than 21 points this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.

This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Jaylin Green and Jameson Davis. Green gained 149 total yards and two touchdowns while Davis rushed for 106 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries. Those 106 rushing yards gave Davis a new career-high.

Brother Rice was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 256 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 234 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.

Downers Grove North's record now sits at 10-2. As for Brother Rice, their record is now 11-1.