The landscape of Colorado high school football is becoming clearer as the 2026 season enters its fifth week. The Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) has released its updated official rankings, revealing a more stable hierarchy following several impactful games. Key matchups in Class 5A last week, combined with the continued undefeated runs of top-tier teams across all classifications, have solidified the current standings.
Many teams from Northern Colorado are demonstrating strong potential. Fort Collins in Class 5A and Timnath in Class 3A both boast impressive 4-0 records, positioning themselves as significant threats for the playoffs. Their consistent performance underscores the competitive nature of this season. These teams, alongside others, are vying for dominance in their respective divisions, leading to an exciting and unpredictable season.
The latest rankings for Week 5 of the 2026 Colorado high school football season are as follows, broken down by class:
Colorado 5A Football Standings
- Cherry Creek (3-1)* (Note: Rankings do not yet account for a retroactive forfeit due to an ineligible player.)
- Grandview (4-0)
- Mountain Vista (3-1)
- Grand Junction (4-0)
- Ralston Valley (3-1)
- Fort Collins (4-0)
- Eaglecrest (4-0)
- Northfield (4-0)
- Valor Christian (2-2)
- ThunderRidge (3-1)
- Legacy (3-1)
- Heritage (3-1)
- Legend (2-2)
- Castle View (3-1)
- Cherokee Trail (3-1)
- Arapahoe (1-3)
- Fountain-Fort Carson (2-2)
- Fairview (2-2)
- Horizon (2-2)
- Riverdale Ridge (2-2)
(Rocky Mountain is currently ranked 30th, and Fossil Ridge is 31st.)
Colorado 4A Football Standings
- Broomfield (4-0)
- Douglas County (4-0)
- Bear Creek (3-0)
- Mesa Ridge (4-1)
- Air Academy (3-1)
- Ponderosa (4-0)
- Sand Creek (3-1)
- Roosevelt (3-1)
- Montrose (3-1)
- Monarch (3-1)
- Loveland (4-0)
- Columbine (3-1)
- Pueblo West (3-1)
- Cheyenne Mountain (3-1)
- Lutheran (2-2)
- Fruita Monument (3-1)
- Longmont (3-1)
- Golden (3-1)
- Frederick (2-2)
- Vista Ridge (3-2)
(Poudre holds the 31st position in this class.)
Colorado 3A Football Standings
- Palmer Ridge (4-0)
- Timnath (4-0)
- Pueblo County (4-0)
- Holy Family (3-1)
- Evergreen (4-0)
- Mead (3-1)
- Pueblo East (4-1)
- Palisade (3-1)
- Conifer (4-0)
- Eagle Valley (2-2)
- Berthoud (3-1)
- Pueblo South (3-2)
- Summit (3-1)
- Sierra (3-1)
- Steamboat Springs (3-1)
- Green Mountain (2-2)
- Severance (1-3)
- Pueblo Central (2-2)
- Fort Morgan (2-2)
- Rifle (1-3)
Colorado 2A Football Standings
- Delta (5-0) (New No. 1)
- The Classical Academy (4-0)
- University (4-0)
- Elizabeth (3-0)
- La Junta (5-0)
- Lamar (4-1)
- Eaton (3-1)
- Wellington (3-1)
- Brush (3-1)
- Aspen (2-2)
- Basalt (3-1)
- Alamosa (2-3)
- Forge Christian (3-1)
- Banning Lewis Academy (3-1)
- Denver West (3-1)
- Strasburg (2-2)
- Englewood (2-2)
- Coal Ridge (2-2)
- D'Evelyn (3-1)
- Middle Park (2-2)
Colorado 1A Football Standings
- North Fork (3-0)
- Limon (4-0)
- Denver Christian (4-0)
- Platte Valley (4-0)
- Colorado Springs Christian (4-0)
- Wiggins (3-1)
- Platte Canyon (4-0)
- Meeker (3-1)
- Monte Vista (3-1)
- Burlington (2-1)
- Centauri (2-2)
- Buena Vista (3-1)
- Flatirons Academy (2-1)
- Olathe (3-1)
- Peyton (3-1)
- The Pinnacle (2-1)
- Rye (1-2)
- Holyoke (2-2)
- Highland (2-2)
- Yuma (1-3)
Colorado 8-man Football Standings (Top 10)
- Simla (4-0)
- Hayden (3-0)
- West Grand (4-0)
- Norwood (3-1)
- Del Norte (4-0)
- McClave (4-0)
- Mancos (3-1)
- Las Animas (4-0)
- Dolores (3-1)
- Vail Christian (3-1)
Colorado 6-man Football Standings (Top 10)
- Idalia (5-0) (New No. 1)
- Fleming (5-0)
- Prairie (4-0)
- Cheyenne Wells (3-1)
- Peetz (3-1)
- Granada (3-1)
- Otis (4-0)
- Wiley (3-1)
- Flagler (3-2)
- Bethune (3-2)
As the season progresses, fans can expect more thrilling action and shifts in the rankings. The determination of these young athletes and the strategic prowess of their coaches will continue to shape the narrative of the 2026 Colorado high school football season.
