Rancho Cotate High School (Rohnert Park, CA) will host Ukiah (CA) in a home non-conference varsity football matchup on Friday, August 29, at 7:00 p.m.

Rancho Cotate vs Ukiah Football Game Info:

What: California High School Football
Who: Rancho Cotate vs Ukiah
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 7 PM
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Game preview: Rancho Cotate vs Ukiah

Ukiah vs. Rancho Cotate: Season Opener Preview

The 2025 high school football season kicks off with a non-conference showdown between the Ukiah Wildcats and the Rancho Cotate Cougars, set to take place on Friday, August 29 at 7 p.m. Both teams enter this matchup with clean slates and high expectations for the season ahead.

Rankings & Team Overview

Ukiah Wildcats

• National Rank: 4,713

• California Rank: 302

• Section Rank: 28

• Division Rank: 6

• 2025 Record: 0-0 overall, 0-0 home, 0-0 away

• Win Percentage: .000

• Points For (PF): 0 | Points Against (PA): 0

Rancho Cotate Cougars

• National Rank: 2,556

• California Rank: 201

• Section Rank: 17

• Division Rank: 3

• 2025 Record: 0-0 overall, 0-0 home, 0-0 away

• Win Percentage: .000

• Points For (PF): 0 | Points Against (PA): 0

Both squads are looking to improve from last season and establish dominance early in the year. Rancho Cotate enters with a stronger state ranking and historical program strength, while Ukiah hopes to make a statement and climb the rankings.

Head-to-Head & Common Opponents

The Wildcats and Cougars did not face each other last season, making this a fresh matchup with no recent head-to-head history. Additionally, both teams share upcoming opponents, including San Marin, Montgomery, and St. Vincent de Paul, which will provide context later in the season for strength comparisons.

Upcoming Common Opponent Games:

• Ukiah @ San Marin (9/26/25)

• Ukiah @ Montgomery (10/10/25)

• Ukiah @ St. Vincent de Paul (10/25/25)

• Rancho Cotate vs. San Marin (11/7/25)

• Rancho Cotate @ Montgomery (9/26/25)

• Rancho Cotate vs. St. Vincent de Paul (10/4/25)

Season Outlook

Both teams start the season with 0-0 records across all categories, including league and non-league play. While no points have been scored yet, this opening matchup could set the tone for the rest of the year.

Rancho Cotate enters as the higher-ranked team in both national and state standings, suggesting they may have the upper hand on paper. However, Ukiah will look to leverage their homegrown talent and make an early statement.

Key Storylines to Watch

• Can Ukiah pull off an upset? Ranked lower than Rancho Cotate, Ukiah will need to execute flawlessly to start the season with a win.

• Which offense will click first? With both teams yet to score this season, early momentum could define the game.

• Impact of upcoming common opponents: Games against San Marin, Montgomery, and St. Vincent de Paul will provide more clarity on each team’s strength.