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Lone Peak's Tate Barney makes a move against Skyridge in a 6A football state semifinal at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025.

Harold Mitchell, Special to the Herald

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The Skyridge football team takes the field against Lehi on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025.

Darnell Dickson, Daily Herald

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Utah prep football expert Brian E. Preece ranks all 118 prep football programs in the Beehive State. The next power poll will come out after week 5.

Rank/School (Classification)/Note

1. Ridgeline (4A) As always, last year’s top team stays there until knocked off

2. Corner Canyon (6A) Longtime coach Eric Kjar left for Weber State.

3. Lone Peak (6A) Knights will again be a state title contender.

4. Skyridge (6A) Falcons a strong threat to win a 6A title.

5. Davis (6A) Darts want to break through that Region 3 juggernaut.

6. Herriman (6A) Mustangs look to be the team to beat in Region 2.

7. Mountain Ridge (6A) Relatively new program wants to be next-level 6A contender.

8. American Fork (6A) Cavemen have the talent to contend for the 6A title.

9. Orem (5A) Tigers have a new coach but still have high expectations.

10. West (5A) Panthers have established themselves as a top 5A program.

11. Brighton (5A) 5A semifinalist last season, Bengals want more in 2026.

12. Lehi (6A) QB transfers to Salem Hills but overall talent in program is strong.

13. Syracuse (6A) Titans want to shake things up in Region 1.

14. Farmington (6A) Phoenix hope to rise into the 6A elite.

15. Green Canyon (4A) Wolves return a lot of offensive starters.

16. Olympus (5A) Titans should have another solid year.

17. Westlake (6A) Expectations have never been bigger for the Thunder program.

18. Hurricane (4A) Tiger faithful expect a big season.

19. Woods Cross (5A) Wildcats expected to compete for Region 6 title.

20. Morgan (3A) Trojans expected by many to return to the top in 3A..

21. Box Elder (5A) A high number of returners give Bee faithful high hopes in 2026.

22. Timpview (5A) Thunderbirds should return to form in 2026.

23. Fremont (5A) Silverwolves will contend in Region 5.

24. Snow Canyon (4A) Warriors have plenty of returning talent to make a push in 2026.

25. Salem Hills (4A) Offensive side of the ball loaded for Skyhawks to make a run,

26. Bountiful (5A) Redhawks hope to soar this season.

27. Springville (5A) Last year’s 5A finalists lost key players and veteran coaches.

28. Provo (4A) New coach and lots of new faces but talent is there.

29. Desert Hills (4A) Thunder should crackle a bit more this season.

30. Crimson Cliffs (4A) Lots of starters lost but this program is on solid foundation.

31. Stansbury (4A) After its 9-3 season in 2025 expectations remain high.

32. Bingham (6A) Miners have slid a bit in the 6A gridiron wars.

33. San Juan (2A) Broncos going for five straight 2A titles.

34. Riverton (6A) Silverwolves hope to rebound in 2026.

35. Weber (5A) Warriors should win some games in 2026.

36. Cedar City (3A) Reds want to show that winning the 3A title last year was no fluke.

37. Mountain Crest (4A) Expectations are higher for 2026 season.

38. Alta (5A) Hawks have a decent amount of returning talent.

39. Pleasant Grove (5A) Vikings hoping the second season in 5A is more profitable.

40. Skyline (4A) Moving down to 4A has improved Eagle fortunes.

41. West Jordan (5A) Jaguars should pocket a lot of wins in Region 4.

42. Sky View (4A) Bobcats hope to get back into the 4A title hunt.

43. West Field (5A) In third year of existence, Longhorn program is progressing.

44. Pine View (4A) Panthers returning to form after some off years.

45. Northridge (5A) Knight faithful have reason to be hopeful this season.

46. Highland (4A) The Rams got rolling last season once region play started.

47. Juab (3A) Wasps are consistent contenders in 3A gridiron wars.

48. East (4A) Leopards are hoping to improve in 2026.

49. Manti (3A) Templars are always a solid program.

50. Grantsville (3A) Cowboys play tough year in and year out.

51. Granger (5A) Lancers want to push West, West Jordan for Region 4 title.

52. Spanish Fork (5A) Dons could surprise some teams in 2026.

53. Maple Mountain (5A) Golden Eagles should regain some footing in 2026 campaign.

54. Layton (6A) Lancer faithful would like to see more wins.

55. Viewmont (5A) Vikings want to finish 2026 in stronger fashion than 2025.

56. Park City (4A) Miner program has been a consistent winner in recent years.

57. Timpanogos (4A) New incoming coach hopes to get Timberwolves to the next level.

58. Richfield (3A) Wildcats have been a solid 3A contender recently.

59. Wasatch (4A) Wasps hoping moving to 4A will improve fortunes.

60. Cedar Valley (6A) Aviators have found 6A football a bit more daunting.

61. Layton Christian (2A-Ind) Eagles play an independent schedule again in 2026.

62. Hunter (5A) Wolverines should get some wins in weak Region 4.

63. Roy (5A) Royals hoping to rebound in 2026.

64. Copper Hills (6A) Early season wins haven’t resulted in many region victories later.

65. Beaver (1A) Beavers look to get back on top in 1A gridiron wars.

66. Bear River (4A) Bears might be better this season than people think.

67. Dixie (4A) This tradition-rich program has struggled in recent years.

68. North Sanpete (3A) Hawks are never an easy opponent for 3A foes.

69. Mountain View (4A) Bruins are hoping to go up a level this season.

70. Canyon View (3A) Falcons have made improvements in its program in recent years.

71. Murray (4A) Spartans have shown signs of life the past few seasons.

72. Logan (3A) Grizzlies hope to have more claw in 2026.

73. Ogden (3A) Tigers go for their third straight winning season.

74. Clearfield (5A) Falcon faithful have higher hopes for the upcoming season.

75. South Summit (2A) Returning 2A runner-up looks to dethrone San Juan.

76. Payson (5A) New coach wants to develop a strong foundation.

77. Kanab (1A) Returning 1A champs won’t go down without a fight.

78. South Sevier (2A) Rams coming off a strong 10-2 season last year.

79. Summit Academy (2A) This charter school is capable of winning some games.

80. Duchesne (1A) Eagles are perennial 1A contenders.

81. North Summit (1A) Braves looking to be a surprise team in 1A gridiron wars.

82. Jordan (4A) The once-proud Beetdigger program is struggling.

83. Tooele (4A) Buffalo faithful hoping more games can be won this season.

84. Juan Diego (4A) Competing in 4A has been rougher for private school program.

85. Union (3A) Cougars have a positive outlook for this season.

86. Emery (2A) Spartans are looking to improve fortunes in 2026.

87. Delta (2A) Though 2-8 last year, Rabbits did show some bite in the playoffs.

88. Bonneville (5A) Lakers bring a 13-game losing skid into 2026 season.

89. Deer Creek (4A) Expectations need to be realistic for a brand new program.

90. Milford (1A-8) Defending 8-player champs will be tough to dethrone.

91. Cyprus (5A) Pirate program has walked the plank in recent years.

92. Hillcrest (5A) Huskies hoping to make the playoffs in 2026.

93. Rich (1A-8) Rebels playing more Utah teams this season.

94. Taylorsville (5A) Warrior program continues to struggle.

95. Millard (1A) Eagles are hoping to get back to winning ways this season.

96. Uintah (4A) Third coach in four years for Ute program.

97. Kearns (5A) Cougars lone win in 2026 came against winless Ben Lomond.

98. Cottonwood (4A) Colts carry a 19-game losing streak into 2026 season.

99. Deseret Peak (4A) The program is still looking for its first win.

100. Enterprise (1A) 2025 was a bit of an off year for the Wolves.

101. Carbon (3A) The Dino program has been stuck in the mire for years.

102. ALA (2A) Eagles begin new era under Coach Joe Dupaix.

103. Monticello (1A-8) Buckaroo program has enjoyed 8-man football success.

104. Judge Memorial (2A) This once proud program has struggled in recent years.

105. Providence Hall (2A) The Patriot program is still trying to get a footing.

106. Parowan (1A) Rams put together some wins early in 2025.

107. Gunnison (1A) Bulldog faithful hope for a stronger year in 2026.

108. Altamont (1A-8) Longhorns have prospered since going to 8-man football.

109. Ben Lomond (3A) Scots bring in 21-game losing streak to 2026 season.

110. UMAHF (8-man) Hill Field campus wants to be a top military academy.

111. UMACW (8-man) Camp Williams in Lehi posted five wins in 2025.

112. North Sevier (1A) Wolves enter the season with a 10-game losing streak.

113. Whitehorse (8-man) Raiders capable of putting up some victories.

114. Water Canyon (8-man) Wildcats have had success in the not-so-distant past.

115. St. Joseph (8-man) Jayhawks hoping for more wins in 2026 campaign.

116. Grand (8-man Ind.) Red Devils will try their hand at 8-man football in 2026.

117. Panguitch (8-man) Bobcats second season playing football.

118. Mon. Valley (8-man) Monument Valley provides a beautiful backdrop for its games.

Utah County teams in bold print

Area teams in Italic print

Utah County Rankings: 1. Lone Peak (#3 overall), 2. Skyridge (#4) , 3. American Fork (#8), 4. Orem (#9), 5. Lehi (#12), 6. Westlake (#17), 7. Timpview (#22), 8. Salem Hills (#25), 9. Springville (#27), 10. Provo (#28), 11. Pleasant Grove (#39), 12. Spanish Fork (#52), 13. Maple Mountain (#53), 14. Timpanogos (#57), 15. Cedar Valley (#60), 16. Mountain View (#69), 17. Payson (#76), 18. ALA (#102), 19. UMACW (#111).