Cottonwood High School Has Lost 26 Consecutive Football Games
The football team remains winless in the 2026 season and has struggled to score against opponents.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Football
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Cottonwood High School has lost 26 straight football games dating back to 2024. The team currently holds an 0-7 record this season and has failed to score a single touchdown in seven games.
Why it matters
The team has been hampered by heavy graduation losses and the frequent transfer of students to other schools. Coaches have attempted to stabilize the program by recruiting students who previously had no interest in playing football.
Cottonwood High School has been outscored 391-3 in its seven games this season. The team maintains a roster of 37 players drawn from a student body of 1,400 students.
The players
Mike Ward
He is the head football coach tasked with rebuilding the Cottonwood High School program.
Cottonwood High School
It is a Salt Lake City institution serving a student body of 1,400 students.
The details
The program has relied on team bonding activities to maintain morale among its 37 players as they face significant point deficits. Head coach Mike Ward has worked to recruit new participants to ensure the team can field a roster during this difficult period.
Timeline
October 11, 2024, marked the last time the football team secured a victory.
The team went winless in nine games during the 2025 season.
Mike Ward took over as head football coach during the winter 2025-26 period.
The team holds a 0-7 record throughout the current 2026 season.
Season Trajectory
The program remains locked in a cycle of heavy losses that mirrors its winless 2025 season performance. This persistent losing streak complicates the team's ability to retain players and compete against local opponents.
The team has failed to record a single touchdown in seven games, putting a heavy strain on the offensive rotation. The high frequency of double-digit losses consistently triggers the state's 44-point mercy rule during match play.
The takeaway
The school continues to emphasize team bonding to keep morale high despite the ongoing challenges on the field. Students and staff are focusing on incremental improvement to stabilize the long-term future of the football program.
Further reading
For more on local sports, visit the Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Deseret News.
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