Downers Grove South will kick off the 2012 football season Saturday afternoon with a game at South Elgin.

The Mustangs and the Storm will face off at 1:30 p.m. Sturday at South Elgin High School, 760 E. Main St.

Downers Grove beat South Elgin 28-7 last year to jump start its 10-2 season.

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DGS 2012 Football Schedule

Aug. 25: Away vs. South Elgin, 1:30 p.m.

Aug. 31: Home vs Lyons Township, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 7: Away vs. Morton, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 14: Home vs. Leydon, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 21: Away vs. Downers Grove North, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 28: Home vs. Willowbrook, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 6: Away vs. Proviso East, 1:30 p.m.

Oct. 12: Away vs. Hinsdale South, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 19: Home vs. Addison Trail, 7:30 p.m.

For the state's complete football schedule, visit www.ihsa.org.

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