Wisconsin High School Football Top 25 State Rankings - Sept. 29, 2025

Muskego maintains its hold on No. 1 spot for second consecutive week following a dominant 21-0 non-conference victory over previously state-ranked Brookfield East
Muskego quarterback Joey Shaw (8) looks to pass against Arrowhead during a Classic 8 Conference game Friday, September 19, 2025, at Muskego High School in Muskego, Wisconsin.
Muskego quarterback Joey Shaw (8) looks to pass against Arrowhead during a Classic 8 Conference game Friday, September 19, 2025, at Muskego High School in Muskego, Wisconsin. / Dave Kallmann / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

With six weeks of games now in the books for the exciting 2025 season, it's time to take a closer look at the latest High School on SI Wisconsin Top 25 football rankings.

Muskego, last year's WIAA Division 1 state runner-up, maintains its hold on the No. 1 spot for a second consecutive week following a dominant 21-0 non-conference victory over previously state-ranked Brookfield East.

The Warriors, who have combined to outscore their first six opponents by a 186-69 margin, are currently tied for first place in the highly contested Classic 8 Conference standings with a 3-0 record and 5-1 overall.

Muskego's only setback of the year came in a season-opening 14-13 non-conference road loss to state-ranked Neenah.

Thirteen teams in this week's top 25 rankings remain undefeated with 6-0 records.

1. Muskego (5-1)

Previous ranking: 1

Last week: Def. Brookfield East 21-0

Next up: at Kettle Moraine, Oct. 3

2. Waunakee (6-0)

Previous ranking: 2

Last week: Def. Oregon 52-20

Next up: vs. Sun Prairie East, Oct. 3

3. West De Pere (6-0)

Previous ranking: 3

Last week: Def. De Pere 35-17

Next up: at Ashwaubenon, Oct. 3

4. Franklin (6-0)

Previous ranking: 4

Last week: Def. No. 18 Kenosha Bradford 35-0

Next up: vs. Kenosha Tremper, Oct. 3

5. Badger (6-0)

Previous ranking: 5

Last week: Def. Burlington 49-14

Next up: vs. Wilmot, Oct. 3

6. Homestead (6-0)

Previous ranking: 6

Last week: Def. Hartford 48-0

Next up: at Cedarburg, Oct. 3

7. Arrowhead (5-1)

Previous ranking: 7

Last week: Def. Oconomowoc 38-0

Next up: at No. 8 Mukwonago, Oct. 3

8. Mukwonago (5-1)

Previous ranking: 8

Last week: Def. Pewaukee 42-0

Next up: vs. No. 7 Arrowhead, Oct. 3

9. Appleton North (5-1)

Previous ranking: 22

Last week: Def. No. 9 Neenah 29-27

Next up: vs. Kaukauna, Oct. 3

10. Notre Dame (6-0)

Previous ranking: 10

Last week: Def. Menasha 49-14

Next up: vs. Sheboygan South, Oct. 3

11. Rice Lake (6-0)

Previous ranking: 11

Last week: Def. New Richmond 26-23

Next up: vs. No. 12 River Falls

12. River Falls (5-1)

Previous ranking: Not ranked

Last week: Def. No. 12 Hudson 44-21

Next up: at No. 11 Rice Lake, Oct. 3

13. Kimberly (5-1)

Previous ranking: 13

Last week: Def. Hortonville 41-7

Next up: vs. No. 15 Neenah, Oct. 3

14. Bay Port (5-1)

Previous ranking: 14

Last week: Def. Green Bay Southwest 63-6

Next up: vs. De Pere, Oct. 3

15. Sussex Hamilton (5-1)

Previous ranking: 15

Last week: Def. Marquette 29-9

Next up: vs. Menomonee Falls, Oct. 3

16. Neenah (5-1)

Previous ranking: 9

Last week: Lost to No. 22 Appleton North 29-27

Next up: at No. 13 Kimberly, Oct. 3

17. Darlington (6-0)

Previous ranking: 16

Last week: Def. Fennimore 37-6

Next up: vs. Lodi, Oct. 3

18. Holmen (6-0)

Previous ranking: 25

Last week: Def. Tomah 42-13

Next up: at Baraboo, Oct. 3

19. Grafton (6-0)

Previous ranking: 20

Last week: Def. Greenfield 66-33

Next up: at Milwaukee Lutheran, Oct. 3

20. Waupun (6-0)

Previous ranking: Not ranked

Last week: Def. Wautoma 60-17

Next up: vs. Berlin, Oct. 3

21. Catholic Memorial (5-1)

Previous ranking: 21

Last week: Def. Wauwatosa West 54-14

Next up: vs. New Berlin Eisenhower, Oct. 3

22. Edgar (6-0)

Previous ranking: Not ranked

Last week: Def. Assumption 35-0

Next up: at Iola-Scandinavia, Oct. 3

23. Slinger (5-1)

Previous ranking: 23

Last week: Def. Whitefish Bay 56-39

Next up: vs. West Bend East, Oct. 3

24. Hudson (5-1)

Previous ranking: 12

Last week: Lost to River Falls 41-22

Next up: vs. Superior, Oct. 3

25. Winneconne (6-0)

Previous ranking: Not ranked

Last week: Def. Xavier 42-0

Next up: at Waupaca, Oct. 3


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Jeff Hagenau has been a sports writer in southeast Wisconsin for the past 28 years, covering at the high school, collegiate and professional levels. He graduated from Carroll University with a degree in journalism and has showcased his versatility by reporting on a wide array of sports over the course of his memorable career.