Yoakum and Llano bring two of the hottest streaks in Texas high school football into another showdown, with the Bulldogs riding six straight wins and the Yellowjackets entering on a ten-game tear. Yoakum advanced with a 20-14 thriller over Columbus behind a dominant ground attack led by senior Jace Morales, who piled up 192 rushing yards, and fellow senior X’Zavier Barnett, who added 80 yards and two touchdowns as the Bulldogs finished with 343 rushing yards.
Llano is coming off a tight 38-35 victory over Edna, extending a run that has vaulted the Yellowjackets into the top 100 of the state rankings.
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A trip to Arlington is on the horizon for the winner who will head to the 2025 UIL state championships. Title games across all Texas classifications are set for Dec. 17-20 at AT&T Stadium.
Here's what you need to know about Thursday's matchup between Yoakum and Llano, including broadcast information and start time.
Where to watch Yoakum vs. Llano football
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: NFHS Network
Yoakum vs. Llano will not be broadcast on traditional television, but it will be streamed live by the NFHS Network.
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Yoakum vs. Llano start time
- Date: Thursday, December 11
- Time: 7 pm CT.
Yoakum and Llano will kick off at 7 pm CT from Pfield in Pflugerville, TX.
Yoakum playoffs results 2025
Yoakum has charged into the Class 3A Division I state semifinals on a six-game tear, leaning on a bruising run game and a series of clutch playoff performances to earn a date with Llano on Friday night. The Bulldogs have not lost since mid-October, stacking postseason wins over McGregor, Fairfield, and Hardin before avenging a district defeat to Columbus with a 20-14 victory in last week’s regional final.
Llano playoffs results 2025
Llano has bulldozed its way into the Class 3A Division I state semifinals, ripping off ten consecutive wins behind a dominant defense and explosive offense to set up Friday’s showdown with Yoakum. The Yellowjackets have outscored opponents by wide margins during the streak, posting four shutouts in district play and rolling through the postseason with double-digit victories over Poteet, London, and Goliad before edging Edna 38-35.
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