New Canaan High School Unveils 2026 Football Schedule

Legendary coach Lou Marinelli returns to lead the Rams as they chase another state championship.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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New Canaan High School, one of Connecticut's top public high school football programs, has released its 2026 schedule. The Rams, led by veteran head coach Lou Marinelli, are coming off a state championship season and will face a challenging slate of opponents as they look to capture their 27th state title.

Why it matters

New Canaan High School's football program is a powerhouse in Connecticut, having won over 25 state championships. The release of their 2026 schedule is significant as it showcases the team's continued dominance and the high level of competition they will face as they aim to defend their title.

The details

The 2026 New Canaan Rams football schedule features several familiar foes, including Trumbull, Fairfield College Preparatory, Brien McMahon, New Britain, Central, Greenwich, Fairfield Ludlowe, St. Joseph, Wilton, and Darien. Legendary head coach Lou Marinelli will return to lead the team, which is expected to be led by junior quarterback Maddox Hoffman, who had a standout 2025 season.

  • New Canaan High School released its 2026 football schedule over the weekend.
  • The Rams won the CIAC Class L state championship last season.

The players

Lou Marinelli

Legendary Connecticut high school football head coach who will return to lead the New Canaan Rams for another season.

Maddox Hoffman

Junior quarterback for the New Canaan Rams who threw for 2,030 yards and 21 touchdowns last season.

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What’s next

The Rams will look to continue their winning tradition and capture their 27th state championship in the 2026 season.

The takeaway

New Canaan High School's football program remains a powerhouse in Connecticut, with a legendary coach and talented roster poised to compete for another state title in 2026.