The Nebraska high school football season is well underway, and the rankings are starting to take shape. MaxPreps released the Nebraska High School Football Rankings 2023. Explore the 2023 Nebraska High School Football Rankings and find out which teams are dominating the gridiron this year. Stay informed with the latest standings and standout performances in Nebraska high school football.
Omaha Westside is the clear No. 1 team in the state, and they are the favorites to win the Class A championship. The Warriors are led by quarterback Aidan Robbins, who has thrown for over 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns in the first four games of the season.
Millard South is another strong contender in Class A. The Patriots have a balanced offense and a tough defense. Millard West is also a threat in Class A, and they are led by running back Jaxon Brown, who has rushed for over 500 yards and five touchdowns so far this season.
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In Class B, Millard North is the favorite to win the championship. The Eagles have a high-powered offense and a solid defense. Bennington and Elkhorn North are also strong contenders in Class B.
Norfolk Catholic is the favorite to win the Class C-1 championship. The Knights have a strong running game and a solid defense. Battle Creek and Oakland-Craig are also threats in Class C-1.
South Loup is the favorite to win the Class C-2 championship. The Bobcats have a high-powered offense and a solid defense. Wynot and Howells-Dodge are also threats in Class C-2.
The Nebraska high school football playoffs begin on October 20th, and the championship games will be played on November 18th.
Nebraska High School Football Rankings 2023 All Class
Top 25 NE Class A High School Football Rankings
| Rank | School | Overall Record | Rating | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omaha Westside (Omaha) | 4-0 | 44.60 | 3.1 |
| 2 | Millard South (Omaha) | 4-0 | 36.80 | 10.9 |
| 3 | Kearney | 4-0 | 21.10 | -4.0 |
| 4 | Elkhorn South (Omaha) | 3-1 | 20.80 | 10.2 |
| 5 | Millard West (Omaha) | 3-1 | 17.50 | 7.2 |
| 6 | Grand Island | 3-1 | 13.50 | 5.0 |
| 7 | Lincoln East (Lincoln) | 3-1 | 12.50 | -5.0 |
| 8 | Gretna | 3-1 | 11.10 | 3.6 |
| 9 | Omaha North (Omaha) | 3-1 | 10.10 | -7.1 |
| 10 | Papillion-LaVista (Papillion) | 3-1 | 8.20 | -0.9 |
| 11 | Lincoln Southeast (Lincoln) | 2-2 | 7.20 | 7.7 |
| 12 | Norfolk | 3-1 | 5.60 | -6.6 |
| 13 | Bellevue West (Bellevue) | 2-3 | 4.40 | 11.5 |
| 14 | Papillion-LaVista South (Papillion) | 3-2 | 1.10 | -3.0 |
| 15 | Creighton Prep (Omaha) | 1-4 | 0.20 | 14.4 |
| 16 | North Platte | 1-3 | -3.20 | 3.5 |
| 17 | Omaha Central (Omaha) | 2-2 | -4.00 | -11.0 |
| 18 | Columbus | 2-3 | -4.40 | -3.2 |
| 19 | Millard North (Omaha) | 0-4 | -5.50 | 22.5 |
| 20 | Lincoln Southwest (Lincoln) | 1-3 | -6.20 | -2.5 |
| 21 | Lincoln North Star (Lincoln) | 2-2 | -10.50 | -14.9 |
| 22 | South Sioux City | 4-0 | -10.50 | -35.5 |
| 23 | Bellevue East (Bellevue) | 3-1 | -13.00 | -26.4 |
| 24 | Burke (Omaha) | 0-4 | -18.10 | 8.5 |
| 25 | Bryan (Omaha) | 3-1 | -19.30 | -42.5 |
NE Class B High School Football Rankings
| Rank | School | Overall Record | Rating | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bennington | 4-0 | 20.90 | 0.4 |
| 2 | Skutt Catholic (Omaha) | 3-1 | 13.00 | -0.9 |
| 3 | Waverly | 4-0 | 12.10 | -13.3 |
| 4 | York | 3-1 | 8.50 | -6.8 |
| 5 | Elkhorn North (Elkhorn) | 4-0 | 5.90 | -21.6 |
| 6 | Scottsbluff | 3-1 | 4.00 | -5.6 |
| 7 | Plattsmouth | 3-1 | 1.80 | -11.9 |
| 8 | Northwest (Grand Island) | 1-3 | -2.40 | 6.9 |
| 9 | Elkhorn | 2-2 | -2.50 | 2.5 |
| 10 | Seward | 3-1 | -3.50 | -10.5 |
| 11 | Blair | 2-2 | -5.40 | -8.7 |
| 12 | Norris (Firth) | 2-3 | -6.10 | -8.0 |
| 13 | Gross Catholic (Omaha) | 2-2 | -8.50 | -14.6 |
| 14 | Hastings | 2-2 | -11.70 | -13.7 |
| 15 | Beatrice | 1-4 | -19.40 | -3.6 |
| 16 | Pius X (Lincoln) | 1-4 | -21.40 | -6.2 |
| 17 | Ralston | 3-1 | -21.60 | -27.4 |
| 18 | Crete | 3-2 | -23.40 | -25.6 |
| 19 | Mount Michael Benedictine (Elkhorn) | 1-3 | -24.60 | -7.8 |
| 20 | Gering | 1-3 | -27.50 | -12.5 |
| 21 | Westview (Omaha) | 2-2 | -30.50 | -36.0 |
| 22 | Gretna East (Gretna) | 1-3 | -38.30 | -24.4 |
| 23 | Lexington | 0-4 | -40.20 | -8.7 |
| 24 | Lincoln Northwest (Lincoln) | 0-4 | -40.80 | -14.2 |
| 25 | Buena Vista (Omaha) | 0-4 | -65.80 | -33.4 |
NE Class C1 High School Football Rankings
| Rank | School | Overall Record | Rating | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boone Central (Albion) | 4-0 | 35.80 | 8.9 |
| 2 | Wahoo | 4-0 | 32.70 | 7.5 |
| 3 | Ashland-Greenwood (Ashland) | 3-1 | 24.80 | 10.9 |
| 4 | Pierce | 3-1 | 21.60 | 6.9 |
| 5 | Adams Central (Hastings) | 4-0 | 14.00 | -3.4 |
| 6 | Douglas County West (Valley) | 3-1 | 12.30 | -3.6 |
| 7 | Aurora | 2-2 | 12.30 | 10.9 |
| 8 | Roncalli Catholic (Omaha) | 3-1 | 11.60 | -3.8 |
| 9 | Broken Bow | 3-1 | 7.90 | 2.8 |
| 10 | Scotus (Columbus) | 3-1 | 6.40 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Gothenburg | 3-1 | 6.30 | -4.1 |
| 12 | Sidney | 4-0 | 5.80 | -13.9 |
| 13 | Minden | 3-1 | 5.10 | -12.5 |
| 14 | Lakeview (Columbus) | 2-2 | 3.00 | 8.6 |
| 15 | McCook | 2-2 | 2.00 | -3.4 |
| 16 | Auburn | 2-2 | -4.20 | 4.1 |
| 17 | Lincoln Christian (Lincoln) | 3-1 | -5.10 | -18.8 |
| 18 | Central City | 2-2 | -5.30 | -7.4 |
| 19 | West Point-Beemer (West Point) | 2-2 | -5.90 | -4.8 |
| 20 | Chadron | 3-1 | -9.40 | -23.6 |
| 21 | Ogallala | 2-2 | -9.50 | -6.7 |
| 22 | Fort Calhoun | 1-3 | -10.30 | -3.2 |
| 23 | Wayne | 1-3 | -10.40 | -0.2 |
| 24 | St. Paul | 1-3 | -10.80 | -0.5 |
| 25 | Syracuse | 3-1 | -10.90 | -26.7 |
NE Class C2 High School Football Rankings
| Rank | School | Overall Record | Rating | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norfolk Catholic (Norfolk) | 4-0 | 27.20 | -9.1 |
| 2 | Battle Creek | 4-0 | 18.40 | -22.1 |
| 3 | Oakland-Craig (Oakland) | 3-1 | 14.90 | 5.8 |
| 4 | Malcolm | 3-1 | 11.80 | -4.2 |
| 5 | St. Cecilia (Hastings) | 4-0 | 11.00 | -11.5 |
| 6 | Yutan | 3-1 | 9.70 | -1.6 |
| 7 | Ord | 2-2 | 8.60 | 2.2 |
| 8 | Bishop Neumann (Wahoo) | 3-1 | 3.60 | -12.3 |
| 9 | Fillmore Central (Geneva) | 4-0 | 3.20 | -26.7 |
| 10 | Mitchell | 3-1 | 0.60 | -17.4 |
| 11 | Cedar Catholic (Hartington) | 3-1 | 0.50 | -12.0 |
| 12 | Amherst | 3-1 | 0.00 | -14.0 |
| 13 | North Bend Central (North Bend) | 3-1 | -3.70 | -18.0 |
| 14 | Aquinas (David City) | 2-2 | -4.50 | -6.9 |
| 15 | Ponca | 3-1 | -5.00 | -16.1 |
| 16 | Kearney Catholic (Kearney) | 3-1 | -8.50 | -19.8 |
| 17 | Wilber-Clatonia (Wilber) | 2-2 | -10.60 | -9.6 |
| 18 | Chase County (Imperial) | 2-2 | -10.90 | -14.0 |
| 19 | Lincoln Lutheran (Lincoln) | 2-2 | -11.10 | -13.7 |
| 20 | Tri County (DeWitt) | 3-1 | -14.80 | -27.4 |
| 21 | Doniphan-Trumbull (Doniphan) | 1-3 | -18.80 | -11.4 |
| 22 | Grand Island Central Catholic (Grand Island) | 1-3 | -23.50 | -11.3 |
| 23 | Milford | 0-4 | -25.40 | -1.3 |
| 24 | Logan View/Scribner-Snyder (Hooper) | 0-4 | -26.00 | 4.5 |
| 25 | Archbishop Bergan (Fremont) | 0-4 | -26.10 | -4.6 |
