St. Thomas Aquinas Held Top Florida Ranking
The undefeated high school football program maintained its No. 1 spot in the latest USA TODAY Florida Super 25 poll.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Football
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St. Thomas Aquinas has secured the top position in the Florida Super 25 football rankings after a dominant 48-0 victory over McArthur. The team maintains an undefeated 7-0 record and currently holds eight of the 13 total first-place votes.
Why it matters
The ranking reflects the high level of competition among top-tier high school football programs in Florida. Maintaining an undefeated streak remains the primary driver for teams vying for the state's top honors.
St. Thomas Aquinas and IMG Academy both maintain perfect 7-0 records. In Week 8, St. Thomas Aquinas defeated McArthur 48-0, while IMG Academy beat New Palestine 49-7.
The players
St. Thomas Aquinas
This is a high school football program located in Florida that currently leads the state in the USA TODAY Super 25 rankings.
IMG Academy
This is a nationally recognized sports training academy and high school football program currently ranked No. 2 in Florida.
The details
St. Thomas Aquinas continues to lead the state rankings as it heads into its next scheduled matchup. The team remains undefeated at 7-0, while second-ranked IMG Academy stays close behind with an identical record.
Timeline
Week 8 featured the most recent games for top-ranked programs.
October 15, 2026, marks the game date for Carol City and Miami Palmetto.
October 16, 2026, is the date for games involving St. Thomas Aquinas, IMG Academy, and most top 25 teams.
Season Trajectory
The current rankings significantly influence the state playoff picture as teams jockey for position before the postseason begins. Continued dominance from St. Thomas Aquinas and IMG Academy shapes the competitive balance throughout the remainder of the season.
The top-tier rankings will dictate seeding for the upcoming state playoffs as the season nears its conclusion. Fans tracking the standings should note that St. Thomas Aquinas and IMG Academy games on October 16 will be pivotal in determining the final rankings.
The takeaway
Maintaining an undefeated 7-0 record is the deciding factor for programs currently at the top of the Florida high school football standings. Readers should monitor these top-ranked teams during their next round of games on October 16 to see if the current hierarchy holds.
What happens next
St. Thomas Aquinas will face Monarch on October 16, 2026, while IMG Academy is scheduled to play NFL Academy on the same day.
Further reading
For more updates on state high school competition, visit the Florida Football section.
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