DCTF's editor-in-chief fesses up: these are the teams I underestimated in the preseason — here’s what I missed, what they proved, and why they deserve their flowers.

Heavyweights fell, underdogs rose, and nothing went according to plan — relive the wildest upsets of the 2025 Texas high school football season.

Wall holds off late Newton surge to win first state championship.

"Wall Ball" remained undefeated to close out the 2025 season.

Wall holds thanks to elite receiving night from Reid Robertson and the defense of Gavin Sisson and Jacob Braden.

After growing up in the shadow of Eagles football, Drew Johnston now leads Newton back to the state championship stage, carrying his father’s legacy with him every step of the way.

See the computer’s picks and score projections for every UIL Texas high school football state championship game.

A story to get behind for every state finalist team. 

Texas high school football's No. 1 podcast is back for all 12 state championship games in this four-part series!