MaxPreps Texas Top 25 high school football rankings

The champion of the state's largest classification the last two seasons —  Allen's Eagles — now own the top spot in MaxPreps Texas Top 25.

After a slow start, Allen avoided a Week 3 upset, pulling away for a 58-28 victory over Boyd (McKinney) for consecutive win No. 30.

Avoiding an upset is something highly-ranked foes in the last two Class 5A Division II state championship games could not do.

Cedar Hill and Katy, the former No. 1 and No. 3 teams respectively, both suffered road defeats.

Skyline (Dallas) climbed to No. 3 with its 40-30 win over Cedar Hill.

The Woodlands snapped Katy's 50-game regular season winning streak with a convincing 24-7 victory.

New No. 2 DeSoto showed no falloff with the insertion of sophomore quarterback Jaylin Nelson for injured junior Tristen Wallace. Nelson had a hand in seven touchdowns as the Eagles coasted by South Oak Cliff (Dallas) 53-13.

Here's the MaxPreps Texas Top 25 following Week 3 games.

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1. Allen 3-0 (2)
Kyler Murray (Texas A&M pledge) threw five touchdown passes and ran for another in a 58-28 victory over 1-2 Boyd (McKinney) in a District 6-6A opener. Murray finished with 228 passing yards and 137 rushing. Jalen Guyton caught three scoring passes and returned a kickoff 89 yards for a score. Up next is a trip to 2-1 Plano on Thursday.

2. DeSoto 3-0 (4)
Sophomore quarterback Jaylin Nelson, pressed into his first start by last week's injury to Tristen Wallace, threw for five touchdowns and rushed for two in the Eagles' 53-13 rout of 0-3 South Oak Cliff (Dallas). Larry Nixon rushed for 204 yards and one score. On Thursday the Eagles travel to Baylor's McLane Stadium for a neutral site match-up with 3-0 Steele (Cibolo).

3. Skyline (Dallas) 3-0 (13)
Savon Rollison returned a kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown and also chipped in with two touchdown receptions in a 40-30 victory over 2-1 Cedar Hill. Kylan Johnson threw three scoring passes and the Raiders defense allowed only six second-half points to the 2013 Class 5A Division II state champion. Up next is the District 9-6A opener at 0-3 Irving.

4. Manvel 2-0 (5)
Coming off an open date, the Mavericks begin District 22-6A play on Friday against 0-3 Dobie (Pasadena).

5. Cedar Hill 2-1 (1)
The passing attack was limited to 65 yards and the Longhorns could muster only six second-half points in a 40-30 loss to 3-0 Skyline (Dallas). USC pledge Aca'cedric Ware rushed for 103 yards and two scores, but it wasn‘t enough to prevent the end of a 14-game winning streak for the 2013 Class 5A Division II state champs. Up next is a road trip to 2-1 Coppell on Friday.

6. Katy 2-1 (3)
The Tigers saw their 50-game regular season winning streak snapped in a 24-7 road loss to The Woodlands (2-1). Katy's powerful running attack was slowed to 137 yards and the Tigers suffered four turnovers. Oklahoma commit Rodney Anderson was limited to 77 yards on 17 carries. Up next is the District 19-6A opener against 1-2 Mayde Creek (Houston) on Friday.

7. Pearland 3-0 (7)
Jacolbie Butler (UT-San Antonio pledge) accounted for four touchdowns in a 49-9 blowout of 0-3 Dobie (Pasadena) in the District 22-6A opener. Jake Blumrick threw for three Oiler scores. Up next is a home game Friday against 2-1 Pasadena.

8. Trinity (Euless) 3-0 (8)
Junior quarterback Tyler Natee rushed for 114 yards and two touchdowns in a 24-7 victory over 2-1 Lancaster. The Trojan defense allowed no points in the final three periods and limited Lancaster to 141 total yards. Up next is a road trip to 1-2 Galena Park North Shore (Houston).

9. Steele (Cibolo) (3-0) (6)
Quarterback L.G. Williams scored on a 14-yard run in the final 10 minutes for a 10-3 victory over 2-1 O'Connor (San Antonio). The Knights defense still hasn't allowed a touchdown and limited O'Connor to 35 rushing yards on 34 attempts. Up next is 3-0 DeSoto on Thursday at Baylor's McLane Stadium.

10. Cy-Fair (Cypress) 2-0 (9)
Jacorey Aleem rushed for 176 yards and Clayton Kopecky threw for two scores in a 27-0 blanking of 1-1 Cypress Creek in a District 17-6A opener. Braden Mann booted two field goals and the Bobcats defense still has not allowed any points. Up next is 1-1 Cypress Springs (Houston) on Friday.

11. Carroll (Southlake) 3-0 (10)
Ryan Agnew ran for three touchdowns and passed for two in a 56-6 road victory over 1-2 Lee (Midland). Lil'Jordan Humphrey rushed for 143 yards and a score. After an open date, the Dragons host 3-0 Abilene on Sept. 26.

12. Brennan (San Antonio) 3-0 (11)
After a scoreless first half, the Bears put up four touchdowns in the final two quarters of a 30-0 victory over 1-2 Manor. Makai Green got it started with a 70-yard return of the kickoff and added a 58-yard run to close the scoring. On Friday the Bears visit 1-2 Judson (Converse).

13. The Woodlands 2-1 (NR)
Matt Bonaguidi threw for a score and ran for another in the Highlanders' 24-7 triumph over 2-1 Katy. Patrick Carr scored on a 28-yard run just before intermission to snap a 7-7 tie. The win ended a 50-game Katy regular-season victory streak. On Friday the Highlanders host 2-1 La Porte in their final non-district tune-up.

14. Atascocita (Humble) 3-0 (12)
A 65-yard scoring pass from Niyl Campbell to UT-San Antonio pledge Quan Shorts four minutes into the second half stood up as the game-winner in a 14-10 triumph over 1-2 Klein. Patrick Taylor Jr. accounted for the Eagles' other touchdown on a 2-yard run. Up next is a home game against 1-2 Nimitz (Houston).

15. Midway (Waco) 3-0 (14)
Eric Clayburn rushed 40 times for 287 yards and four touchdowns in the Panthers' 41-34 road victory over 2-1 Mansfield Timberview (Arlington). Comfortably leading at halftime, the Panthers had to survive a Timberview second-half rally. Up next is a Friday home date against 2-1 Duncanville.

16. Klein Collins (Spring) 3-0 (15)
Junior Justin Pratt rushed for 267 yards and three touchdowns in a 35-20 triumph over 1-2 Bellaire (Houston). Quarterback Nate Edmonds rushed for a score and threw for one. After an open date, the Tigers begin play in District 15-6A against 3-0 Klein Oak (Spring) on Sept. 25.

17. Highland Park (Dallas) 3-0 (17)
Brooks Burgin threw for 327 and four touchdowns, three to Kevin Ken, in a 54-0 win over 1-2 Prosper. Hayden Schnieders returned an interception 34 yards for a score as the Scots recorded their second shutout of the season. After an open date, the Scots begin District 10-6A play on Sept. 26 with a road trip to 2-1 North Mesquite.

18. Fort Bend Elkins (Missouri City) 3-0 (16)
Jonathan Giles scored four touchdowns including the game-winner in the second overtime of a 44-37 victory over 0-3 A&M Consolidated (College Station). Giles scored twice in the fourth quarter and accounted for both overtime touchdowns. He finished with 186 rushing and 145 passing yards. After an open date, the Knights begin District 23-5A play with a road trip to 1-2 Texas City on Sept. 26. 

19. Brandeis (San Antonio) 3-0 (21)
Derek Dennard's 5-yard touchdown run with 22 seconds remaining gave the Broncos a 28-21 victory over 2-1 Hendrickson (Pflugerville). Ryo Onoue returned an interception 34 yards for a touchdown in the first half. On Thursday, the Broncos host 1-2 New Braunfels.

20. Westlake (Austin) 2-1 (22)
Sophomore quarterback Sam Ehlinger threw for 209 yards and two touchdowns in a 48-7 romp over 1-2 Anderson (Austin) in a District 14-6A opener. Ryan Rees and Mack Kelley returned punts for Chaparral touchdowns. Up next is a Friday road trip to 1-1 Austin High (Austin).

21. Guyer (Denton) 2-1 (23)
Shawn Robinson threw for three touchdowns and ran for another in a 66-0 blanking of 1-2 Rider (Wichita Falls). The Guyer defense limited Rider to 39 total yards and four first downs. After an open date, Guyer begins District 5-6A action by hosting 1-2 Keller on Sept. 26.

22. Westfield (Houston) 2-1 (NR)
The Mustangs rejoined the top 25 after a 36-27 victory over 1-2 Galena Park North Shore (Houston). A.J. Tisdale rushed for 152 yards and two touchdowns. Tyrie Cleveland had 105 receiving yards and two scores. After an open date, the Mustangs face a road trip to 3-0 Montgomery on Sept. 26.

23. Rockwall 3-0 (NR)
Will Reed threw for 239 yards and three touchdowns, including a 13-yarder to Jaylen Veasley with 9:50 remaining, in a 26-14 triumph over 2-1 Horn (Mesquite). Chris Warren had two touchdowns and 176 rushing yards. Up next is a District 11-6A opener Friday at 0-3 North Garland.

24. Coppell 2-1 (NR)
Charles West ran for two touchdowns in a 42-2 victory over Eastern Christian (Md.) Skyler Bonneau connected with Obi Obialo on a pair of Cowboys touchdown passes. On Friday, Coppell hosts 2-1 Cedar Hill.

25. Aledo 2-1 (25)
Luke Bishop threw for 275 yards and three touchdowns in a 49-0 blanking of Prepa Tech (Monterrey, Mexico). Toby Gray had two touchdowns grabs. Up next after an open date is a District 8-5A opener against 1-2 Joshua on Sept. 26.

Dropped out: No. 18 Lufkin; No. 19 Galena Park North Shore (Houston); No. 20 Hendrickson (Pflugerville); No. 24 John Tyler (Tyler)

On the bubble
Abilene 3-0, Cedar Park 2-1, Fossil Ridge (Keller) 3-0, Klein Oak (Spring) 3-0, Lake Travis (Austin) 2-1, Lamar (Houston) 2-1, Mansfield Timberview (Arlington) 2-1, Montgomery 3-0, O'Connor (Helotes) 2-1, Plano West (Plano) 2-0