Our preseason rankings have been updated following additional offseason evaluation and new information.
BREAKING NEWS: John Meredith III has officially reclassified to the Class of 2026 following the UIL Executive Committee’s controversial decision to deny his appeal for eligibility at North Crowley for the 2026–27 UIL 6A football season.
The Texas Longhorns are coming off of a 10-3 record under Head Coach Steve Sarkisian. The Longhorns are coming into the 2026 Season with 19 transfers, most notable being Cam Coleman, Auburn wide receiver transfer, along with Ryan Wingo, and transfer running back from NC State Hollywood Smothers replacing Tre Wisner. Along with getting two new offensive linemen in Laurence Seymore at left guard and Melvin Siani, very experienced linemen.
Texas State University has officially reshaped its athletic program by joining the newly rebuilt Pac-12 Conference. The Bobcats leave the Sun Belt Conference to join a fresh league core that includes Oregon State, Washington State, Boise State, and San Diego State.
The UIL State Executive Committee handed down a major decision on Thursday, denying John Meredith III's eligibility appeal in a tight 3–2 vote. The ruling follows a previous local District 11-6A decision from June, which claimed his January transfer from Euless Trinity to Fort Worth North Crowley was for athletic purposes. Under UIL rules, transferring for athletic advantage is strictly prohibited. The decision means the elite cornerback will not play his senior season at North Crowley.
Editor’s Note: This interview was conducted over a phone call in late June 2026. The conversation below was transcribed from notes taken during the interview. At the interviewer’s request, their identity has been withheld. The interviewer stated they work for a major sports media company and preferred to remain anonymous.
Hosted by Big Time Hoops, the annual tournament brings together boys and girls programs from across the country for two days of competition, with teams battling for a spot in the Big Time Hoops National Championships later this month.
The 3rd Annual Circuit of Champions returns to Round Rock on July 4–5, bringing together youth basketball teams from across multiple states for a weekend of elite competition. Hosted by Big Time Hoops, the event features national championship qualification, and the debut of Rod Wave Elite’s Content Creator Division.
North Crowley five-star cornerback John Meredith III has announced his commitment to Texas, giving the Longhorns another major addition to their future secondary.
The #1 Player in the State of Texas, John Meredith II is ruled ineligible for the North Crowley Football 2026 Season with an option to appeal.
The UIL Baseball season is nearing its conclusion, and several teams are one step away from hoisting a state championship trophy. Lake Travis and Aledo punched their tickets to the state finals, while Keller, Dripping Springs, and Tomball forced decisive Game 3 matchups. Meanwhile, the highly anticipated series between Lake Creek and Rouse continues to heat up as championship weekend approaches.
Here are the most anticipated Texas High School Football Games, coming up in the 2026 Texas High School Football Season.
