Zimmerman at Orono — Friday, Oct. 31 (7 p.m. CT)

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Zimmerman travels to Orono for a playoff matchup Friday, Oct. 31. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT at Orono in Long Lake, Minn. Fans can find the full game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/minnesota/football/games/5916864-zimmerman-vs-orono

Game details

  • Teams: Zimmerman Thunder vs. Orono Spartans

  • Date/time: Friday, Oct. 31 — 7 p.m. CT

  • Location: Orono (Long Lake), Minn.

  • SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/minnesota/football/games/5916864-zimmerman-vs-orono

  • Team pages: Zimmerman Thunder — https://scorebooklive.com/minnesota/football/teams/242077-zimmerman-thunder; Orono Spartans — https://scorebooklive.com/minnesota/football/teams/243885-orono-spartans

Last meeting

Orono won the teams’ most recent meeting, beating Zimmerman 30-21 on Sept. 26. That result gives the Spartans momentum heading into this rematch.

Streaming and tickets

  • Streaming: Both programs list NFHS Network pages for coverage — Orono: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/orono-high-school-long-lake-mn/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive; Zimmerman: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/zimmerman-high-school-zimmerman-mn/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • Ticketing: No ticket link provided. Check the SBLive game page or school sites for updates.

Weather

The game is in Long Lake, Minn. on Oct. 31. Fans should check the local forecast ahead of the game for any updates; the SBLive game page may post changes as needed.

Fan engagement (current)

  • Orono fans: 9 picks: 1

  • Zimmerman fans: 9 picks: 0

Picks are for fun and may change — follow the teams on SBLive to boost follower counts and make your pick for who you want to see win.

What to watch

This rematch gives Zimmerman a chance for quick redemption after the Sept. 26 loss, while Orono will try to keep the momentum and close out the playoff contest at home. Expect a physical game and strong crowd support at Orono.

Follow SBLive for updates and live coverage notes as kickoff approaches.