Hudson Explorers at Archbishop Hoban Knights — Playoff preview (Nov. 14, 2025)

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Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 — Hudson heads to Archbishop Hoban for a high-stakes playoff clash at Archbishop Hoban in Akron, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. ET. The game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/ohio/football/games/5947095-hudson-vs-archbishop-hoban

Game details

• Matchup: Hudson Explorers at Archbishop Hoban Knights

• Date/time: Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET

• Location: Archbishop Hoban (Akron), home team: Archbishop Hoban Knights

• SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/ohio/football/games/5947095-hudson-vs-archbishop-hoban

• Team pages: Archbishop Hoban Knights — https://scorebooklive.com/ohio/football/teams/229862-archbishop-hoban-knights; Hudson Explorers — https://scorebooklive.com/ohio/football/teams/247687-hudson-explorers

Why this one matters

This is a playoff meeting between two familiar programs. The Knights are at home in Akron and carry a strong local following (71 fans listed on SBLive), while the Explorers bring a smaller but passionate contingent (18 fans). Fans and pick’em participants on SBLive currently favor Hoban on the picks board (Hoban: 5 picks; Hudson: 0 picks), but those numbers can change — follow the teams and make your pick if you want to show support. Remember: picks are for fun and separate from any win projections.

Last time they met

Their most recent meeting listed on SBLive was Nov. 18, 2022, at Twinsburg Tiger Stadium, where Archbishop Hoban beat Hudson 41-7. Linescore from that game: Hoban 13-14-7-7, Hudson 0-0-0-7. See the full game recap: https://scorebooklive.com/ohio/football/games/2568353-hudson-vs-archbishop-hoban

Streaming and broadcast

• Archbishop Hoban has an NFHS Network page for video coverage: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/hoban-akron-oh/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Weather and logistics

• Weather location on file: Akron, OH — check local forecasts closer to kickoff for updates.

Get involved

Follow both teams on SBLive (links above) to get game updates, and visit the game page to make your pick and track fan engagement. Pick’em is a fun way to show support — those numbers may change as more fans weigh in, so help your team by following and engaging now.