High school football: Preseason computer rankings for every state

By Staff Report Aug 11, 2023, 11:00am

Find out which team is No. 1 in your state heading into the 2023 season according to rankings-generating algorithm.

MaxPreps has released its initial computer rankings for the 2023 high school football season. Mater Dei (Santa Ana), the top team in California, is also ranked No. 1 nationally.

The rankings are composed through a complex, unbiased computer algorithm. Factors considered for the preseason rankings include past results and adjustments such as returners and statistical data when available.
Mater Dei is the No. 1 team in California according to the MaxPreps Computer Rankings. (Photo: Louis Lopez)
Mater Dei is the No. 1 team in California according to the MaxPreps Computer Rankings. (Photo: Louis Lopez)
NOTE: Click on state names for complete rankings

Top team: Saraland

Top team: Soldotna




Top team: Bryant




Top team: Smyrna





Top team: Buford

Top team: Kahuku

Top team: Rigby

Top team: East St. Louis



Top team: Andale








Top team: Belleville

Top team: Andover

Top team: Tupelo





Top team: Pelham





Top team: Shanley (Fargo)



Top team: West Linn






Top team: Duncanville




Top team: Yelm

Top team: Huntington

Top team: Mukwonago

Top team: Cody