The much-anticipated Texas high school football season is underway, and Week 1 didn’t disappoint. The rankings have been shaken up, with several powerhouse programs falling and new contenders emerging. This poll from High School on SI/SB Live includes both UIL and TAPPS programs, providing a comprehensive view of the best talent across the Lone Star State.
Here’s our breakdown of the Top 25 Texas high school football rankings as of September 4, 2025, detailing how each team fared and what to expect next.
The first week of the season delivered some shocking upsets and stellar performances. Defending champions and perennial powerhouses were tested, and the results have reshaped the landscape of the Texas high school football rankings.
- Upset Alert: The biggest upset came when Prosper beat No. 4 Austin Westlake, and Dripping Springs took down No. 3 Austin Vandegrift. These victories sent ripples through the rankings, proving that no team is safe.
- Holding Steady: Despite the chaos, teams like Fort Worth North Crowley and Duncanville held on to their top spots. North Crowley showed resilience in a close win, while Duncanville, with its history of strong seasons, remained idle.
- Rising Stars: Keep an eye on teams that made significant jumps, such as Dallas South Oak Cliff and Austin Lake Travis, both of whom moved up several spots after impressive Week 1 victories.
High School Football Top 25 Rankings (September 4, 2025)
Here is the complete table of the Texas high school football top 25 rankings for Week 1, including their previous rank, last week’s result, a key takeaway, and their upcoming opponent.
| Rank | Previous Rank | Team | Last Week’s Result | What to Know | Up Next |
| 1 | 1 | Fort Worth North Crowley | Beat Lancaster, 22-18 | Transfer QB Hayes Cloutier rallied the Panthers with 3 TDs. | vs. DeSoto, Sept. 5 |
| 2 | 2 | Duncanville | Idle | The Panthers have won 13+ games for 3 years straight. | vs. No. 5 Dallas South Oak Cliff, Sept. 5 |
| 3 | 5 | Southlake Carroll | Beat Midland, 49-0 | Pitt commit Angelo Renda tossed 3 TDs in a road shutout. | vs. Hebron, Sept. 5 |
| 4 | 7 | Allen | Beat Midland Legacy, 46-13 | New QB Jeremiah Daoud made a strong debut with 2 TDs. | vs. Cedar Hill, Sept. 5 |
| 5 | 9 | Dallas South Oak Cliff | Beat previously No. 6 Galena Park North Shore, 41-31 | Dominated the first half and held on for a big win. | at No. 2 Duncanville, Sept. 5 |
| 6 | 8 | Richmond Dr. Thomas E. Randle | Beat Richmond Foster, 55-0 | Landen William-Callis rushed for 148 yards and 2 TDs. | at Alief Elsik, Sept. 5 |
| 7 | 11 | Austin Lake Travis | Beat Arlington James Martin, 48-21 | DL Carter Buck recorded 3 sacks and 7 tackles. | at Rockwall, Sept. 5 |
| 8 | 15 | Humble Atascocita | Beat Houston Lamar, 48-28 | QB Cardae Mack led a late 17-point run to secure the victory. | vs. Katy, Sept. 4 |
| 9 | 17 | Euless Trinity | Beat Houston Strake Jesuit, 33-7 | Limited the Crusaders to just 7 points after giving up 28 last year. | vs. Midland Legacy, Sept. 5 |
| 10 | 18 | Celina | Beat Bellville, 28-7 | Oklahoma pledge QB Bowe Bentley had 2 passing and 2 rushing TDs. | vs. Waco La Vega, Sept. 5 |
| 11 | 13 | Aledo | Beat Denton Guyer, 21-14 | RB Kaden Winkfield scored twice to get revenge for last year’s Week 1 loss. | at Lancaster |
| 12 | 14 | Spring Branch Smithson Valley | Beat San Antonio Roosevelt, 62-6 | A convincing blowout to start the season. | at San Antonio Brennan |
| 13 | NR | Prosper | Beat No. 4 Westlake, 29-22 | Braden Imhoff threw for 334 yards and 3 TDs in the upset. | at Rockwall-Heath, Sept. 4 |
| 14 | 4 | Austin Westlake | Lost 29-22 to Prosper | RB Jarren Llpez had 104 yards and 2 TDs in the loss. | at San Benito, Sept. 5 |
| 15 | 16 | Humble Summer Creek | Defeated Alvin Shadow Creek, 37-32 | Benny Easter Jr. had a kickoff return for a touchdown. | vs. Houston Lamar, Sept. 4 |
| 16 | 6 | Galena Park North Shore | Lost 41-31 to No. 9 South Oak Cliff | After falling behind 28-7, the Mustangs rallied to within 4 points. | vs. Crowley, Sept. 5 |
| 17 | NR | Dripping Springs | Beat No. 3 Austin Vandegrift, 44-14 | Offense rolled up over 400 yards in the stunning victory. | at San Antonio Wagner, Sept. 5 |
| 18 | 3 | Austin Vandegrift | Lost 44-14 to Dripping Springs | The defending Class 6A DII champs were dominated in a game they won last year. | vs. Cedar Park, Sept. 5 |
| 19 | 19 | Carthage | Beat Kilgore, 21-10 | Avenge their only loss from last season and remain a 4A DII favorite. | vs. Texarkana Liberty-Eylau, Sept. 12 |
| 20 | 20 | Denton Billy Ryan | Beat V.R. Eaton, 26-20 | John Catlin’s punt return TD sparked a 4th-quarter comeback. | at Mansfield Timberview, Sept. 4 |
| 21 | 24 | Iowa Colony | Beat Houston Stafford, 41-7 | WR Jayden Warren had 6 catches for 103 yards and 3 scores. | vs. Crosby, Sept. 5 |
| 22 | 25 | Brenham | Beat Huntsville, 34-13 | Despite losing a key player, the offense looked strong in the opener. | at Houston Sterling, Sept. 4 |
| 23 | NR | Dickinson | Beat Katy, 34-21 | Locked up their first win against Katy in five attempts. | vs. Sheldon C.E. King, Sept. 5 |
| 24 | 22 | Denton Guyer | Lost to No. 13 Aledo, 21-14 | Nearly mounted a comeback, getting the ball down by 7 with 2 minutes left. | at Arlington Martin, Sept. 5 |
| 25 | 23 | Argyle Liberty Christian | Lost to Anna, 31-28 | The top private school team rallied from a 14-point deficit but fell just short. | at Texarkana Texas |
Teams That Dropped Out of the Rankings
Three teams that were previously in the top 25 have now fallen out of the rankings after a tough Week 1. DeSoto and Katy both suffered losses, while Argyle was also unable to stay in the top tier after a defeat. This shows just how competitive the landscape is this season.
