success in this region. Fans have continued to support their local schools or colleges in the area with a passion. Even though there is no professional franchise in the area many people root for either the Philadelphia Eagles or Pittsburgh Steelers. Collegiate level football The following chart shows area colleges football programs. High school level football Of the 102 public high schools in the area 101 have football programs (as of June 2017). Games are played on Fridays, however some games are played on Saturday possibly due to travel or other inconveniences. Programs play a total of eleven regular season games heading into playoffs. A possible four more games leading up to the state championship games now played at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The location was chosen due to its centralized location within the state. Notable players Many notable American football players were born and grew up in the North Central Pennsylvania region. Channing Crowder Robbie Gould Jonathan Stupar Nate Stupar Larry Johnson Ethan Kilmer See also The Rivalry (Lafayette–Lehigh), (1884–present, except 1896) References American football in Pennsylvania