High school football seasons begin with new state rankings and honors

The 2026 high school football season is underway, marked by updated state rankings and preseason honors. In Florida, IMG Academy maintains its No. 1 ranking following a dominant defensive performance against Lone Peak. Other notable movements in the Florida Top 25 include West Boca rising to No. 6 after defeating American Heritage Plantation, and Miami Northwestern climbing to No. 7.

In Texas, preseason all-state teams have been announced, highlighting top talent across the state. North Crowley leads with four players named to the teams. Major collegiate programs such as Texas Tech and Texas A&M have secured significant commitments from these preseason honorees, with each school having seven players committed from the list.