The Top 25 high school football rankings are officially underway, and this week features some massive showdowns between the nation’s elite programs. Leading the way is Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.), the No. 1 team in the country, set to travel cross-country for the first time in school history. The Monarchs will face No. 10 St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) in the Broward County High School National Showcase.

Fans can catch every ranked matchup streaming live on the NFHS Network. For full national coverage of every team and matchup, visit High School Football Insider.

Key Games This Week

Mater Dei vs St. Thomas Aquinas

The defending No. 1 team, Mater Dei, makes a historic trip to Florida to face perennial powerhouse St. Thomas Aquinas. This matchup not only headlines the national slate but could reshape the Top 25 high school football rankings early in the season.

St. Frances Academy vs Chaminade-Madonna

Another marquee clash features No. 5 St. Frances Academy (Baltimore, Md.) traveling south to face No. 7 Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.). The Lions took the last meeting in 2023, but Chaminade will look to defend home turf this time.

Mission Viejo vs Santa Margarita

In California, No. 14 Mission Viejo meets No. 16 Santa Margarita in the MaxPreps Game of the Week. It marks the debut of Carson Palmer as Santa Margarita’s head coach, bringing even more intrigue to the matchup.

Early Season Highlights

• No. 4 Grayson (Loganville, Ga.) started hot, crushing Collins Hill 51-3 despite missing three of its top defensive stars. QB Travis Burgess impressed with 200+ yards and four touchdowns.
• No. 13 Buford (Ga.) opened its brand-new $62 million stadium with a gritty 20-13 win over Milton, fueled by a second-half defensive surge.
• No. 19 Corner Canyon (Utah) made a statement in a 45-0 rout of Bingham. QB Helaman Casuga shined, throwing for 284 yards and two scores.

MaxPreps Top 25 High School Football Rankings

1. Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) – 0-0
2. St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.) – 0-0
3. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.) – 0-0
4. Grayson (Loganville, Ga.) – 1-0
5. St. Frances Academy (Baltimore, Md.) – 0-0
6. IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) – 0-0
7. Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.) – 0-0
8. American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.) – 0-0
9. Duncanville (Texas) – 0-0
10. St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) – 0-0
11. Northwestern (Miami, Fla.) – 0-0
12. Centennial (Corona, Calif.) – 0-0
13. Buford (Ga.) – 1-0
14. Mission Viejo (Calif.) – 0-0
15. Edna Karr (New Orleans, La.) – 0-0
16. Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.) – 0-0
17. Grimsley (Greensboro, N.C.) – 0-0
18. North Crowley (Fort Worth, Texas) – 0-0
19. Corner Canyon (Draper, Utah) – 1-0
20. Bergen Catholic (Oradell, N.J.) – 0-0
21. Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.) – 0-0
22. Cass Tech (Detroit, Mich.) – 0-0
23. Thompson (Alabaster, Ala.) – 0-0
24. North Shore (Houston, Texas) – 0-0
25. Carrollton (Ga.) – 1-0

How to Watch

Don’t miss a moment of the Top 25 high school football action this week. Stream every game live on the NFHS Network and follow the nation’s best programs all season long.