#10SALEM Football

Record: 8-3• 2026-2027 Season
Next Game: None scheduled
Last Game: L 10-14 vs University Preppers • Nov. 6
Team Rankings
Associated Press State Poll#10 · Division III51 poll points · — · Sep. 29
Harbin Ratings*#4 Division III, Region 9▼2 · Oct. 24
MaxPreps#8 Youngstown49.42 rating · Sep. 24
* Harbin Ratings are unofficial and based on data from JoeEitel.com.

2026-2027 Salem Football Schedule

DateOpponentSeries*ResultTimeLocation
Aug. 21, 2026
Friday
@ Poland
14-26W 21-177:00 PMDave Pavlansky Field
Aug. 28, 2026
Friday
vs Canfield
9-28W 21-177:00 PMSalem
Sep. 4, 2026
Friday
vs East Liverpool
30-19W 52-217:00 PMSalem
Sep. 11, 2026
Friday
vs Alliance
5-15W 49-257:00 PMSalem
Sep. 18, 2026
Friday
@ BBeaver Local
9-5W 33-277:00 PMBeaver Local
Sep. 25, 2026
Friday
@ Minerva
12-4W 38-147:00 PMMinerva
Oct. 2, 2026
Friday
vs Marlington
18-19-1W 36-297:00 PMSalem
Oct. 9, 2026
Friday
@ Howland
6-9L 14-287:00 PMHowland
Oct. 16, 2026
Friday
vs CCarrollton
10-8W 28-147:00 PMSalem
Oct. 23, 2026
Friday
@ #14WWest Branch
17-30L 0-507:00 PMWest Branch
Nov. 6, 2026
Friday
vs University PreppersPOSTSEASON
0-1L 10-147:00 PMSalem Watch

* Historical series data: Records shown are based on the OV Sports Engine historical football database beginning with the 1972 season. Earlier meetings may not be included.

TEAM NEWS

Eight area teams advance to regional semifinals after wild playoff Friday

Nine Northeast Ohio football teams advanced to the regional semifinals Friday as Kirtland, Perry, Garfield, West Geauga, Mentor, Mayfield, NDCL, University School, and Cuyahoga Heights earned playoff victories.

Friday Night Football Preview: History, rematches and second chances highlight 11 regional quarterfinals

Eleven regional quarterfinals involving OhioVarsity.com teams headline Friday's playoff schedule. Kirtland brings a perfect 16-0 historical Week 12 record into its matchup against Brookfield, Mentor gets another chance against Strongsville, and undefeated Perry, Garrettsville Garfield, Mayfield and Willoughby South look to extend their seasons.

Appeals court clears way for OHSAA to remove Glenville from football playoffs

Glenville's postseason is over following a Thursday ruling by the Eighth District Court of Appeals that allows the OHSAA to enforce its Oct. 29 decision. University School will travel to Salem for Friday's Division III regional quarterfinal.

OHSAA removes Glenville Football from playoffs amid eligibility investigation

Glenville Football has been removed from the 2026 OHSAA playoffs following an investigation into student participation violations. University School advances to the second round against Salem.

AP Ohio high school football state poll: Perry No. 1, Kirtland No. 4

The Sept. 15 Associated Press Ohio high school football state poll features Perry at No. 1 in Division V, Kirtland at No. 4 in Division VI, Willoughby South at No. 5 in Division III and Mentor at No. 10 in Division I.

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