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Our pregame coverage begins at 6:30 PM, followed by kickoff at 7:00 PM every Friday night followed by the Golden Corral Post Game Report!
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2026 Jacksonville Cardinals Football Schedule
Jacksonville High School Varsity Football
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Aug. 21 | West Carteret | Away | 7:00 PM |
| Friday, Aug. 28 | Northside–Jacksonville | Home | 7:00 PM |
| Friday, Sept. 11 | Topsail | Away | 7:00 PM |
| Friday, Sept. 18 | East Duplin | Home | 7:00 PM |
| Friday, Oct. 2 | New Bern* | Home | 7:00 PM |
| Friday, Oct. 9 | J.H. Rose* | Away | 7:00 PM |
| Friday, Oct. 16 | South Central* | Home | 7:00 PM |
| Friday, Oct. 23 | D.H. Conley* | Away | 7:00 PM |
| Friday, Oct. 30 | White Oak* | Away | 7:00 PM |