This past week proved to be a chaotic one for Ohio high school football, especially for the teams at the top of the rankings. Three of the top five teams, including the former No. 1, suffered losses to out-of-state opponents, causing a massive reshuffling of the rankings. As a result, three new teams have made their debut in the top 25, showcasing the state’s deep and competitive talent pool.
The biggest change in this week’s Ohio high school football top 25 rankings comes at the very top. The St. Edward Eagles (2-0) seized the No. 1 spot after a dominant 48-28 victory over Delbarton (New Jersey). They were the only top-5 team to win their non-Ohio matchup, proving their mettle and earning their place at the pinnacle of the rankings.
Meanwhile, the former No. 1 Archbishop Moeller Fighting Crusaders (1-1) fell to Chicago Mt. Carmel (Illinois) in a tight 43-42 contest. Despite the loss, their strong performance against a three-time defending Illinois state champion kept them from a significant drop. Likewise, Archbishop Hoban (1-1) and Avon (1-1) also suffered losses to out-of-state teams, leading to their descent in the rankings.
The shakeup didn’t just affect the top of the list. Three new teams, Upper Arlington (2-0), Kings (2-0), and Pickerington North (1-1), have all entered the rankings after impressive wins. Notably, Kings’ victory came against a previously ranked opponent, highlighting their potential as a rising force.
Looking ahead, Ohio football fans have a can’t-miss matchup this week as No. 4 Glenville (2-0) travels to face No. 8 Avon (1-1). This top-10 showdown will not only have major implications for the rankings but also feature two of the state’s most talented squads.
Top 25 Ohio High School Football Rankings (9/4/25)
| Rank | Team | Record | Previous Rank | Week’s Result | Next Opponent |
| 1 | St. Edward Eagles | 2-0 | 2 | Defeated Delbarton (New Jersey) 48-28 | vs. Wayne |
| 2 | Archbishop Moeller Fighting Crusaders | 1-1 | 1 | Lost to Chicago Mt. Carmel (Illinois) 43-42 | vs. Trinity (Kentucky) |
| 3 | St. Xavier Bombers | 2-0 | 4 | Defeated Centerville 20-7 | at Indianapolis Cathedral (Indiana) |
| 4 | Glenville Tarblooders | 2-0 | 6 | Defeated Olentangy Liberty 13-7 | at No. 8 Avon |
| 5 | Archbishop Hoban Knights | 1-1 | 3 | Lost to Archbishop Spalding (Maryland) 58-28 | vs. Detroit MLK (Michigan) |
| 6 | Anderson Raptors | 2-0 | 7 | Defeated West Clermont 49-7 | at Little Miami |
| 7 | Walsh Jesuit Warriors | 2-0 | 8 | Defeated Springfield 30-6 | vs. Clarkson North (Canada) |
| 8 | Avon Eagles | 1-1 | 5 | Lost to Spruce Creek (Florida) 25-22 | vs. No. 4 Glenville |
| 9 | Massillon Tigers | 1-1 | 9 | Defeated GlenOak 44-10 | vs. Rabun Gap-Naroochee (Georgia) |
| 10 | Lakota West Firebirds | 1-1 | 10 | Defeated Mason 35-13 | at Hamilton |
| 11 | Ursuline Fighting Irish | 2-0 | 13 | Defeated Bishop Hartley 34-8 | vs. Farrell (Pennsylvania) |
| 12 | Marion Local Flyers | 2-0 | 12 | Defeated Crestview 63-0 | at St. Henry |
| 13 | Bishop Watterson Eagles | 2-0 | 11 | Defeated Middletown 14-13 | at Westerville North |
| 14 | Medina Highland Hornets | 2-0 | 18 | Defeated Hudson 32-0 | at Avon Lake |
| 15 | Mentor Cardinals | 2-0 | 17 | Defeated McDowell (Pennsylvania) 42-12 | at Brunswick |
| 16 | Princeton Vikings | 1-1 | 15 | Defeated Colerain 32-2 | at Sycamore |
| 17 | Kirtland Hornets | 2-0 | 18 | Defeated Crestview 42-7 | vs. Perry |
| 18 | Ironton Fighting Tigers | 2-0 | 21 | Defeated Liberty Christian (Virginia) 42-3 | at Archbishop McNicholas |
| 19 | Elder Panthers | 2-0 | 24 | Defeated Covington Catholic (Kentucky) 28-20 | at Springboro |
| 20 | Pickerington Central Tigers | 2-0 | 25 | Defeated Wayne 38-28 | at No. 25 Pickerington North |
| 21 | Upper Arlington | 2-0 | Unranked | Defeated Olentangy Berlin 16-10 | vs. Reynoldsburg |
| 22 | Indian Valley Braves | 2-0 | 23 | Defeated Steubenville 30-0 | vs. Roosevelt (Washington, D.C.) |
| 23 | Kings | 2-0 | Unranked | Defeated Winton Woods 16-14 | vs. Loveland |
| 24 | Toledo Central Catholic Fighting Irish | 0-2 | 14 | Lost to Cass Tech (Michigan) 28-27 | vs. Novi Central Catholic (Michigan) |
| 25 | Pickerington North | 1-1 | Unranked | Defeated St. Ignatius 20-7 | vs. No. 20 Pickerington Central |
