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MaxPreps rankings for Division 5A football (2025). Every high school football team in the nation is ranked. Find out where your teams stands... 

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National showdown is highlighted by athletes headed to Georgia, Ohio State, Oregon and USC.

Bishop Gorman vs Mater Dei features 70 Players with an FBS offer

After more than a year on top of the rankings, previous No. 1 Mater Dei stunned by Corona Centennial on Friday.

MaxPreps Top 25 Football Rankings | 2025 Regular Season Update #5

Centennial capitalized on Mater Dei's seven turnovers, including a pivotal interception in the final minutes, to secure the victory. The Huskies' defense, led by Jonathan McKinley, who recorded multiple sacks and a fumble recovery, played a crucial role in the upset. Offensively, Malaki Davis contributed significantly with multiple rushing touchdowns.

No. 21 overall Corona Centennial knocks off the No. 1 team in the nation Mater Dei!

Bishop Gorman showcased its depth and dominance on both sides of the ball, pulling away from East St. Louis in a 35-10 win. The Gaels’ explosive offense and stifling defense set the tone early, cementing their standing as one of the nation’s top programs.

Bishop Gorman Overpowers East St. Louis with 35-10 Victory

In one of Georgia’s most intense showdowns of the season, Carrollton held off Gainesville for a narrow 43-21 victory. Both teams traded momentum throughout the night, but Carrollton’s defense came up clutch in the second half to secure the win.

GAME OF THE WEEK: Carrollton Edges Gainesville 43-21 in Georgia Thriller

Mater Dei held off a furious fourth-quarter rally from Kahuku to secure a 21-18 victory. The Monarchs’ defense came up clutch in the final minutes, preserving the win and keeping Mater Dei among the nation’s top-ranked programs

Mater Dei Survives Late Push vs. Kahuku!

Mater Dei survives scare from Kahuku while St John Bosco rallies for win over St Frances Academy.

MaxPreps Top 25 Football Rankings | 2025 Regular Season Update #4

Behind future Ohio State quarterback Luke Fahey, Diablos hand Bulldogs worst defeat since 2006.

No.11 Mission Viejo dominate in wire-to-wire 53-14 win

No. 3–ranked Bishop Gorman delivered a dominant 38-0 shutout to open its season 2-0. The Gaels—riding an 11-game winning streak—overpowered the host team with balanced offense and relentless defense

No. 3 Bishop Gorman Shuts Out Kahuku 38-0 in Statement Road Win

Stags surge in the second half to beat St Joseph's Prep 45-17 while Dragons shutout Midland 49-0.

MaxPreps Top 25 Football Rankings | 2025 Regular Season Update #3

De La Salle pulls through late as they scored a late touchdown to seal the deal vs. the Lakeland Dreadnaughts, 10-6 in the MaxPreps Game of the Week!

De La Salle Spartans rally late to defeat the visiting Lakeland Dreadnaughts, 10-6

Sophomore wide receiver DJ Tubbs with two back to back touchdown scores from his Sophomore quarterback #12 Koa Malau'ulu

#	Team	Ovr.	Rating	Str.
1	Dowling Catholic	2-1	35.52	21.1
2	Southeast Polk	2-1	35.39	20.7
3	Valley	2-1	29.39	22.5
4	Northwest	3-0	29.35	21.0
5	Ankeny	2-1	28.37	9.7
6	Ankeny Centennial	2-1	26.82	6.5
7	Johnston	2-1	25.94	14.0
8	Liberty	2-1	23.98	20.7
9	Waukee	1-2	18.17	20.8
10	Indianola	3-0	17.37	1.9
11	C Cedar Falls	2-1	16.81	9.9
12	P Prairie	2-1	16.60	10.9
13	P Pleasant Valley	1-2	16.47	15.1
14	Sioux City East	3-0	16.03	4.1
15	B Bettendorf	2-1	14.46	12.7
16	Iowa City West	3-0	14.04	4.9
17	Norwalk	0-3	11.30	22.9
18	Linn-Mar	1-2	10.00	22.5
19	K Kennedy	1-2	8.18	9.3
20	Dallas Center-Grimes	2-1	7.84	9.0
21	Iowa City	0-3	5.16	19.3
22	Urbandale	1-2	2.53	8.6
23	W Waterloo West	2-1	-6.46	-15.4
24	Hempstead	1-2	-6.82	5.3
25	Lincoln	2-1	-8.95	-9.0

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