Just four of the teams in the high school football top 25 rankings took the field over the weekend, but there was still plenty of exciting action across the nation. No. 10 Buford (Ga.) opened its season with a nationally-televised 20-13 win over Milton (Ga.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/high-school as High School on SI Power 25 Football National Rankings – Aug. 18, 2025. A handful of states opened their seasons last week, with Georgia boasting the highest-profile matchup between two teams ranked in the High School on SI Preseason Power 25.

The Times’ preseason top 25 high school football rankings: 1. MATER DEI: It’s very possible the Monarchs can go unbeaten again with their exceptional receiver group, strong lines and top two-way player Tomuhini Topui, a USC commit.