Friday, Oct. 23 · Week 8 · at Verona, NJ
The line Verona by 15.7Strength Index 43.36 vs 59.02
Jefferson 13%87% Verona
Verona wins about 87 times in 100.
What’s on the line
Each team’s biggest open goal, from this week’s run of the season: a playoff spot, then a home playoff game (top 8), then a No. 1 seed (top 2).
The margin
How the final score moves each team’s Strength Index. Verona is expected to win by 15.7, so it gains only by winning by more than that. Jefferson gains with any win.
| Final | Jefferson | Verona |
|---|---|---|
| Verona by 28 | −2.47 | +2.47 |
| Verona by 14 | +0.33 | −0.33 |
| Verona by 7 | +1.73 | −1.73 |
| Jefferson by 7 | +4.53 | −4.53 |
| Jefferson by 14 | +5.93 | −5.93 |
Tale of the tape
| Jefferson | Verona | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-7 | Record | 2-5 |
| 14.1 | Points per game | 11.9 |
| 36.4 | Allowed per game | 22.9 |
| 43.36 · No. 278 in NJ | Strength Index | 59.02 · No. 178 in NJ |
| No. 26 in North Group 2 | Playoff rank | No. 14 in North Group 1 |
| Not in the field today | If it ended today | No. 7 seed, at Butler |
Common opponent: Wallkill Valley. Jefferson lost 13–12 against Wallkill Valley (Sep 3). Verona lost 14–0 at Wallkill Valley (Oct 10).
Season so far
Jefferson
- Aug 27at Mountain LakesL26–48
- Sep 3vs Wallkill ValleyL12–13
- Sep 10vs LakelandL7–49
- Sep 18vs NewtonL7–48
- Sep 25at High PointL7–48
- Oct 2vs VernonL6–46
- Oct 9vs Morris CatholicW42–0
- Oct 16at HackettstownL6–39
Verona
- Aug 28at RamseyL21–27
- Sep 4at CaldwellL7–43
- Sep 11at HobokenL9–34
- Sep 19at Indian HillsW21–10
- Oct 2vs Glen RidgeW22–6
- Oct 10at Wallkill ValleyL0–14
- Oct 16at Cedar GroveL3–26
For coaches
Verona · likely first-round opponent
- Butler29%
- New Milford26%
- Hasbrouck Heights19%
Once the game kicks off, the live score and the reporters’ and schools’ posts take over this page.