DePaul (11-3) won the school its first title since precursor Gordon Tech won a title in 1980. The Rams did it with a run game and defense, rolling up 245 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 35 carries. They also had two sacks, an interception and nearly blocked a punt.

The IHSA state football championships will be played Friday and Saturday at Illinois State’s Hancock Stadium in Normal. This version made with turkey hits all of the notes and is one of the best uses of post-Thanksgiving leftover turkey you’ll find.