McCollum Cowboys Luke Tejeda (4) throws a pass during the second half against the Lanier Voks in San Antonio, Texas, Friday, Oct., 16, 2026. (Zach Del Bello/San Antonio Express-News) David Hinojosa Mon, October 19, 2026 at 8:40 PM UTC About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Not only is McCollum back in the playoffs for the first time since 2015, the Cowboys are in the Express-News Power Rankings for the first time this season. McCollum is 5-2 on the season and hasn't won six games since 2011. Fredericksburg is also in the rankings for the first time after downing previously ranked Davenport on Friday. East Central dropped the most from No. 11 to No. 19 after a 62-31 loss against Pieper. The top team remained intact. Here's how the Week 9 rankings unfolded:
This week: vs. No. 14 Reagan, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Heroes Stadium
Notable : The Jaguars can clinch at least a share of the District 28-6A championship on Friday.
This Week: vs. No. 6 Boerne Champion, 7 p.m., Ranger Stadium
Notable : The Rangers scored a program record of points in a single game with an 89-3 win at Lockhart on Friday.
This Week: at No. 19 East Central, 7:30 p.m. Friday
Notable : The Knights are 14-0 all-time against East Central.
This Week : vs. Warren, 7 p.m. Thursday, Gustafson Stadium
This Week: vs. SA Veterans Memorial, 7 p.m. Friday, Boerne ISD Stadium
Notable: The Bears have registered three shutouts and surrendered 14 points in going 5-0 in District 29-6A.
This Week : at No. 2 Smithson Valley, 7 p.m. Friday
Notable : The Chargers are looking for their first win in five tries against Smithson Valley.
This Week : vs. MacArthur, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Panther Stadium
Notable : The Panthers piled up a school record 673 total yards (582 rushing) in an 84-0 victory at Laredo Martin.
This Week: vs. New Braunfels, 7 p.m. Friday, Orem Stadium
Notable : The Mules haven't lost to a district opponent other than Boerne since 2019.
Veterans Memorial player moves the ball down the field during the third quarter of a District 13-5A Division II football game against Alamo Heights on Friday, October 16, 2026 at Rutledge Stadium in Converse, Texas. (Charlie Blalock/For the Express-News)
This Week : vs. O'Connor, 2 p.m. Saturday, Farris Stadium
Notable: The Hawks forced four turnovers to hold off Sotomayor 22-19 to stay undefeated in District 29-6A (5-0).
This Week: vs. Austin Northeast, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Antler Stadium
Notable: The normally fast-paced Antlers slowed it down for a methodical 49-13 victory against Austin Travis.
This Week: vs. The Hun School of Princeton (N.J.), Warrior Stadium
Notable : The Warriors return home after going 4-1 on the road.
Notable : The Bulldogs lead the all-time series against Pleasanton 7-5 and have won their last six meetings.
This Week : vs. Sam Houston, 7 p.m, Thursday, SAISD Complex
Notable: Harlandale tallied a season-high for points in a 55-12 win against Highlands.
This Week: vs. No. 1 Johnson, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Heroes Stadium
Notable : John Opara stepped up with Ayden Fernandez out of the lineup with 190 yards and two touchdown on 27 rushes in a 37-14 win against LEE.
This Week: at New Braunfels Canyon, 7:30 p.m. Friday
Notable : The Warriors recorded their most impressive victory in their first season in Class 6A with a 62-31 win against East Central.
This Week : vs. Burbank, 7 p.m. Friday, Harlandale ISD Memorial Stadium
Notable: The Cowboys clinched their first playoff spot since 2015 with a 57-21 win against Lanier.
Notable : The Pirates inch up to No. 4 in the Class 3A Division II state rankings.
This Week: at Canyon Lake, 7:30 p.m. Friday
Notable : The Billies leap into the Express-News rankings following a 36-31 win against Davenport to remain tied with Kerrville Tivy for first in District 13-4A-I
This Week: vs. No. 3 Steele, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Hornet Stadium
Notable: After suffering their first District 27-6A loss against Pieper, the Hornets now face district leader Steele.
This Week: vs. Taft, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Farris Stadium
Notable: Despite losing against Harlan last week, a victory against Taft should put the Wildcats in good playoff position.
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This article originally published at McCollum makes E-N high school football rankings debut after clinching playoff spot .
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