Scouting Report: 2026 QB Johnny O’Brien sets record in playoff loss
NAPERVILLE, Ill. - With Northwestern on a bye this week, I had the chance to check out some IHSA football and went to see No. 10 Palatine (Ill.) Fremd and 2026 QB commit Johnny O’Brien take on No. 7 Naperville Central in the Class 8A playoffs.
Central escaped by the skin of their teeth, 31-28, but O’Brien more than proved his mettle with a school-record 464 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions.
Here’s my breakdown of O’Brien’s career game.
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17 - 16
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7 - 13
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