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South Carolina · 5A · Region 1 · Duncan
Power
+22.8
▲0.2
SC Rank
#8
▼2
5A Rank
#7
▼2
Record
8-2
Proj Rec
8-2
State Title Odds
0.4%
5A
🏆 Clinched the 5A Region 1 title — no remaining results can change it.

James F. Byrnes is a South Carolina high school football program (Class 5A, Region 1, SCHSL). The 2026 record stands at 8-2. James F. Byrnes has clinched the 5A Region 1 title. The Cooper Predictor rates James F. Byrnes at +22.8, No. 8 of 248 rated South Carolina teams and No. 7 of 35 in 5A. The model projects an 8-2 finish, with state title odds of 0.4%. The model's pre-game picks are 8-1 in James F. Byrnes games this season. Most recent result: beat Eastside 49-7 on Oct 30.

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Updated Nov 2, 2026 · Power ratings are calibrated within each state, so a rating from one state can't be compared directly with another's.

2026 schedule, predictions & results

DateOpponentProjectionResult
Aug 21vs Independence, NC—W 7-0
Aug 28@ DormanL 20-27 41% ✓L 21-35
Sep 11vs GreerW 38-20 80% ✓W 55-17
Sep 18@ SpartanburgW 35-20 72% ✓W 49-21
Sep 25vs GaffneyW 35-17 85% ✗L 17-20
Oct 2@ HillcrestW 41-24 80% ✓W 49-21
Oct 9vs MauldinW 41-3 98% ✓W 42-21
Oct 16@ WoodmontW 49-17 95% ✓W 50-10
Oct 23vs J.L. MannW 48-13 97% ✓W 57-20
Oct 30@ EastsideW 48-10 99% ✓W 49-7

Projection = the model's pick, projected score and James F. Byrnes's win probability. For games already played it is the pick frozen before kickoff, with ✓ or ✗ beside it — every pick stays public.

James F. Byrnes graduates playing college football

Dakota QuiñonezDuke FBS
Garrett HallBrevard D-III

Compiled from publicly published team rosters and signing announcements. Some schools do not list a high school, so a player may be missing — it is not a judgement on the player.

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