Guilford
Guilford Vikings
GUIL
4-1 Overall • Away
     
      
Jefferson
Jefferson J-Hawks
JEFF
1-4 Overall • Home
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Guilford at Jefferson — Vikings visit J-Hawks on Friday, Oct. 3 (7:15 p.m. CDT)

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Guilford travels to Jefferson on Friday, Oct. 3, for a league showdown at Jefferson in Rockford. Kickoff is set for 7:15 p.m. CDT. Follow the game on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/football/games/5672398-guilford-vs-jefferson

Game details

  • Date/time: Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 — 7:15 p.m. CDT

  • Location: Jefferson (home) in Rockford, Ill.

  • Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/football/games/5672398-guilford-vs-jefferson

  • Home: Jefferson J-Hawks — https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/football/teams/239961-jefferson-jhawks

  • Away: Guilford Vikings — https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/football/teams/239956-guilford-vikings

Why this one matters

This meeting will be a rematch of a tight contest from Nov. 12, 2024, when Jefferson edged Guilford, 20-18. Expect another physical, close game — both programs know each other well and the margins in their last meeting were razor thin. After this game Jefferson is scheduled to travel to Belvidere on Oct. 10, while Guilford hosts Freeport on Oct. 10.

Watch/stream

  • Jefferson NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/jefferson-high-school-rockford-il/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • Guilford NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/guilford-high-school-rockford-il/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Fans, picks and engagement

Guilford currently has 7 fans and Jefferson has 5 on SBLive. Picks on the game are open for fun — they do not reflect official win probabilities and can change. Follow your team pages and make picks to show support and help grow each program’s fan count: picks are for entertainment and to boost community engagement. Links again:

  • Follow Jefferson: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/football/teams/239961-jefferson-jhawks

  • Follow Guilford: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/football/teams/239956-guilford-vikings

Stay tuned to the game page for updates, and check the NFHS links above if you plan to stream. Fans should refresh SBLive for the latest on starters, weather and any last-minute changes.