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Allen tops USA TODAY’s Texas football list ahead of Friday’s home game

The 5-0 Eagles host McKinney at 7 p.m. Oct. 9 at Eagle Stadium. USA TODAY ranks Allen first in its latest Texas Super 10.

Quincy Vargas

October 6, 20261 min read

Allen heads into Friday’s home game with the No. 1 spot in USA TODAY Sports’ Texas Super 10 football rankings. The list, published Oct. 5, puts the 5-0 Eagles ahead of Waxahachie and North Crowley.

McKinney visits at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, according to Allen’s team schedule. Allen ISD lists the game at Eagle Stadium, 155 Rivercrest Blvd. in Allen. The Eagles return from an open week after beating Princeton 65-7 on Sept. 25, a result the district reported brought Allen to 2-0 in district play.

There is another matchup to watch near the top of the list: No. 2 Waxahachie and No. 3 North Crowley, both 5-0, also play each other Friday. The rankings are USA TODAY’s assessment of Texas teams.

For fans planning to attend the Allen game, the district’s athletic ticket page has ticket information. Allen’s next game is on the road against Prosper Rock Hill on Thursday, Oct. 15, the team schedule shows.

Sources

USA TODAY Sports’ Oct. 5 rankings, via Yahoo Sports

Allen High School football schedule

Allen ISD news and event calendar

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Quincy Vargas

Quincy Vargas writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Allen.

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