New Jersey's 2026 high school football season won't waste any time delivering marquee matchups. Camden at Imhotep Charter (PA), Saturday, Aug. 29Camden is coming off its first NJSIAA Group 2 state championship. They travel to Chicago to open the 2026 season against powerhouse Mount Carmel, which won a state title last season. DePaul Catholic at Paramus Catholic, Friday, Oct. 23This is a rematch of last season's NJSIAA Non-Public B state championship game. Dan Sabella's Ironmen entered the state championship undefeated before falling to the Green Knights 24-21.