Texas high school football rankings: Allen maintains lead in USA TODAY Sports Super 10

While Texas high school football games were played last week, many of the state’s top programs had the week off.

Now that they’re back, there’s no shortage of must-see matchups as we enter the first full week of October. One game in particular has huge stakes for the state’s ranking, as the No. 2 team takes on the No. 3 team, with USA TODAY Sports Super 15 Southwest Region implications.

Here are our updated rankings for the top 10 high school football teams in Texas.

Record: 5-0

Next game: Friday, Oct. 9, vs. McKinney, 7 p.m. CT

After pulling away late to beat Duncanville (TX) in their season opener, the Eagles haven’t been tested since. Sophomore quarterback Ty Snell has completed 74% of his passes for 1,026 yards and 15 touchdowns, finding a reliable weapon in Zach Williams. Snell’s fellow sophomore has a team-high 337 yards and seven touchdowns on 25 receptions.

Record: 5-0

Next game: Friday, Oct. 9, vs. North Crowley (TX), 7 p.m. CT

Any doubts about where Waxahachie stood entering the year as one of Texas’ top teams were quickly answered just a few weeks into the season. The last two weeks in particular, they’ve been at their best, scoring 63 points and 61 points before their off week. South Carolina quarterback commit and Super 25 Playmaker of the Week, Jerry Meyer III, has been efficient, completing 70% of his passes for 1,421 yards and 16 touchdowns with only two interceptions.

Record: 5-0

Next game: Friday, Oct. 9, vs. Waxahachie (TX), 7 p.m. CT

The Panthers trio of Jacob Torres, Kiante Ingram and G’Yrell Smith have the Panthers off and running heading into Friday night’s massive matchup with Waxahachie. Torres has completed 67% of his passes for 877 yards and nine touchdowns, while the running back duo of Ingram and Smith have totaled 1,019 yards and 16 touchdowns.

Record: 6-0

Next game: Friday, Oct. 9, at Summer Creek (TX), 7 p.m. CT

A punishing ground game and relentless defense have been the key to the Mustangs’ success so far in 2026. They’ve run for 1,495 yards and 17 touchdowns as a team, and defensively, they’ve posted three consecutive shutouts.

Record: 4-0

Next game: Friday, Oct. 9, at Iowa County (TX), 7 p.m. CT

Randle’s last three wins feel more like a video game than real life, as they’re averaging 79.3 points per game during that stretch. Texas five-star running back Landen Williams-Callis has been a big reason for those blowout wins, rushing for 796 yards and 15 touchdowns in those three games.

Record: 3-1

Next game: Friday, Oct. 9, at Lewisville (TX), 7 p.m. CT

Since their loss to Waxahachie on September 10, the Wildcats have turned a corner and dominated their last two wins. Junior quarterback Carter Morgan, in particular, has been at his best, especially in last week’s 51-7 win over Braswell (TX), when he completed 22 of his 25 pass attempts for 296 yards and a season-high four touchdowns.

Record: 4-1

Next game: Friday, Oct. 9, vs. Rock Hill (TX), 7 p.m. CT

Offensively, few teams in the Lone Star State have been more efficient than the Eagles. Aside from the loss to top-ranked Allen, Prosper has averaged 54.5 points in its four wins. Senior quarterback Tyler Albert has been one of the best in the state, completing 62% of his passes for 1,581 yards and 21 touchdowns while also rushing for six more touchdowns.

Record: 3-2

Next game: Friday, Oct. 9, at Lancaster (TX), 7 p.m. CT

The Eagles survived a brutal early schedule, and after a one-point win over Duncanville nearly a month ago, they’ve turned a corner. Texas Tech four-star running back commit SaRod Baker has been a big part of that turnaround, rushing for 639 yards and nine touchdowns.

Record: 3-2

Next game: Friday, Oct. 9, vs. Northwest (TX), 7 p.m. CT

The woes that plagued the Dragons in losses to Duncanville and Allen appear to be a thing of the past. They’ve won back-to-back games thanks in large part to a new start in the ground game. Dez Bryant Jr., the son of former Dallas Cowboys All-Pro receiver Dez Bryant, has rushed for 205 yards and four touchdowns in their last two games.

Record: 3-2

Next game: Thursday, Oct. 8, at Seagoville (TX), 7:15 p.m. CT

The Golden Bears extended their winning streak to three last week, crushing Molina (TX) 68-0 in back-to-back 60-point performances. Jayden Williams had a perfect night in the blowout, completing all seven passes for 248 yards and four touchdowns.

• Carthage
• Duncanville
• Katy
• King (Houston)

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