This article was originally published on www.si.com/high-school as Iowa High School Football Top 25 State Rankings - Nov. 24, 2025. The Iowa high school football season is complete, as seven state champions were crowned inside the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa last week.

The Hawkeyes remain one of the better teams in the conference this season, and travel to Nebraska for their annual rivalry game.

The Huskers were outplayed, outcoached, and overpowered in a 37–10 loss to Penn State that leaves the fan base frustrated, salty, and searching for answers. On

Kansas totaled only 323 yards of offense vs. Iowa State. Quarterback Jalon Daniels struggled to get anything going in the passing attack. Daniels finished 13-of-23 passing for 154 yards and one interception. KU’s receivers struggled to get open, leading to Daniels forcing balls into tight windows.

After breaking the Iowa touchdown return record, Hawkeyes star Kaden Wetjen is the Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week.

Cedar Rapids Xavier went unbeaten, winning the Class 4A title over Pella, as the Dutch were runners-up for a second consecutive season. With all that being said, here are the Class 4A rankings for the 2026 Iowa high school football season for entertainment purposes only.