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Andy’s updated preseason top 25 high school football rankings for 2026 spotlight the nation’s elite programs, key returning players and the impact of transfers ahead of the upcoming season.
USA TODAY Sports releases its preseason Super 25 high school football rankings, highlighting Florida’s IMG Academy at No. 1 and a diverse set of teams from 11 states, along with the star players and emerging storylines that will shape the upcoming season.
St. Frances Academy, the nation’s No. 1 high school football team, is working to replace its off‑campus practice routine with a new field across from its campus, a move that could reshape its title chase.
The first edition of the 2026 Way‑Too‑Early Top 25 high school football rankings has been released, blending objective ratings with expert analysis. DeSoto (TX) leads the Massey Ratings, while St. Frances Academy (MD) tops the author’s subjective ranking. The list also features IMG Academy, St. John Bosco, St. Thomas Aquinas and Santa Margarita Catholic among the top five.
The 2026 Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference football season will run from August 27 through October 29, featuring a balanced home and away schedule for each of the league’s teams and a championship showdown between division winners.