Last week saw a good chunk of the USA TODAY Sports Super 25 programs off. That won't be the case this week.
Nearly every one of the nation's besthigh school football teams will be on the field at some point this season and there are some massive matchups on the horizon for each.
Only one member of the Super 25 won't be on the field this week as No. 12 Baylor (TN) is off. Here's a look at what Super 25 teams play this week and who they'll be playing.
1. St. Frances Academy (Baltimore, MD)
Saturday, Oct. 10, at The St. James Academy (VA), 4:30 p.m. ET
After The St. James Academy Strivers gave IMG Academy trouble last week, the St. Frances Academy Panthers will be looking for more of a repeat of last year's meeting between them and the Strivers. St. Frances Academy rolled in that game 35-0.
However, even in the narrow loss to IMG, St. James Academy showed its still one of the best teams in the country as they're averaging 55.4 points per game.
2. Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
Friday, Oct. 9, vs. Servite (CA), 7 p.m. PST
In their first real test since beating Centennial (CA) earlier in the year, the Santa Margarita Eagles defense thrived as they shutdown Mater Dei in a 14-7 win. This week should give their offense an opportunity to get back on track as they take on a Servite squad that just gave up 56 points in a loss.
3. St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
Friday, Oct. 9, vs. McArthur (FL), 7 p.m. ET
Ohio State four-star edge Wyatt Smith was the hero for the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders last Friday as he blocked a last-second field goal to preserve St. Thomas Aquinas' 21-20 win over Chaminade-Madonna (FL). McArthur, meanwhile, has experienced its own fair share of drama and close games over the last six weeks as its last five games have all been decided by one score.
4. IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL)
Friday, Oct. 9, at New Palestine (IN), 7 p.m. ET
The Ascenders got all they could ask for and then some from The St. James Academy as a 47-yard field goal as time expired kept their unbeaten streak alive. They travel up to Indiana this week for a meeting with a New Palestine side that's had two uncharacteristic losses this season, including a 20-6 loss to Roncalli (IN) last week.
5. Buford (GA)
Friday, Oct. 9, at Dacula (GA), 7:30 p.m. ET
Buford went into the off week with its best offensive performance coming the week prior as they crushed Seckinger (GA) 58-0. Dacula also has some momentum after starting the season 1-2. The Falcons have won back-to-back games and put up 42 points in their win last week.
6. Allen (TX)
Friday, Oct. 9, vs. McKinney, 7 p.m. CT
After dominating the first half of their schedule, the Eagles had a well-deserved week off last week. Rested and already boasting one of the state's top offenses, that doesn't bode well for the visiting Lions. McKinney has struggled defensively this year, giving up an average of 40.4 points per game this season.
7. Columbus (Miami, FL)
Friday, Oct. 9, at Coral Gables (FL), 4 p.m. ET
Since the loss to St. Thomas Aquinas, the Explorers have taken their frustrations out on their next four opponents, outscoring them 190-14. That's a problem for a Coral Gables team did just win last week but has had its struggles this year, losing its previous four games.
8. Thompson (Alabaster, AL)
Friday, Oct. 9, at Hewitt-Trussville (AL), 7 p.m. CT
After two years of heartbreak to Hoover, Thompson got some revenge last week, beating the Buccaneers 31-14. Alabama quarterback commit Trent Seaborn has still not thrown an interception for an offense that is averaging 44.7 points per game. Hewitt-Trussville won't be a pushover as the Huskies have scored 40 or more points in each of their wins.
9. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, NV)
Friday, Oct. 9, vs. Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon (NV), 7 p.m. PST
The Gaels entered their off week with three consecutive blowout wins. Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon faces an uphill climb, but the Pirates have been good this year. They're on a two-game winning streak and outscored those two opponents 92-6.
10. Carrollton (GA)
Friday, Oct. 9, at Douglas County (GA), 7:30 p.m. ET
The Trojans and their high-scoring offense had the week off after a dominant first six weeks of the season. Douglas County may have a tough time stopping their attack, but the Tigers have some momentum. They opened the year with back-to-back losses but have since won three straight games.
11. St. John Bosco (Bellflower, CA)
Friday, Oct. 9, vs. Orange Lutheran (CA), 7 p.m. PST
The loss to Bishop Gorman seems like years ago now for the Braves, who have now won each of their last five games by double digits. They can make a statement Friday night against an Orange Lutheran side that's been impressive this year and has only lost to Miami Central (FL) by one and then to Sierra Canyon by 18.
13. Waxahachie (TX)
Friday, Oct. 9, vs. North Crowley (TX), 7 p.m. CT
Waxahachie had last week off and now faces its biggest challenge of the season as unbeaten North Crowley comes to town. Offensively, Waxahachie has been one of the best teams in the state, averaging 53.4 points per game with back-to-back 60-plus performances before the off week.
14. Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, CA)
Friday, Oct. 9, at Serra (CA), 7 p.m. PST
With a 41-0 win over Loyola (CA), the Trailblazers have now posted five consecutive weeks where they gave up 10 points or less. Serra's offense has been hit or miss this season. In wins they're averaging 41.3 points per game but when they've lost, that average drops down to 13.3 points.
15. Hamilton (Chandler, AZ)
Friday, Oct. 9, at Valley Vista (AZ), 7 p.m. MT
The Huskies had last week off to relax and recover. Valley Vista was not as lucky as they went on the road to Pinnacle (AZ) and suffered a 58-0 loss for its sixth consecutive loss of the year.
16. North Crowley (Fort Worth, TX)
Friday, Oct. 9, at Valley Vista (AZ), 7 p.m. MT
Coming off an open week, the Panthers have the chance for a massive statement win on the road at Waxahachie. They already have notable wins over Southlake Carroll, Summer Creek and Duncanville but none of those teams are considered to be one of the state's best like Waxahachie.
17. North Shore (Houston, TX)
Friday, Oct. 9, at Summer Creek (TX), 7 p.m. CT
Can the Mustangs make it four straight shutout wins this week? They've outscored their last three opponents 134-0. Summer Creek is a step up in competition though and the Bulldogs have been on a tear, winning three straight games and scoring over 55 points in two of those wins.
18. Thomas County Central (GA)
Friday, Oct. 9, at Houston County (GA), 7:30 p.m. ET
Veterans (GA) didn't pose much of a threat to the Yellow Jackets last week as Thomas County Central rolled to a 55-12 win. For Houston County, they'll need a performance like last week's and then some to spring the upset. The Bears crushed Tift County (GA) 56-28 last Friday night.
19. Brownsburg (IN)
Friday, Oct. 9, vs. Noblesville (IN), 7 p.m. ET
Another week, another blowout win for the Bulldogs as they've now won each of their games this season by double digits. That happening again this week seems logical as Noblesville is 2-5 on the year and just suffered a 36-0 loss. Brownsburg beat the Millers 42-7 last year.
20. De La Salle (Concord, CA)
Friday, Oct. 9, at Monte Vista (CA), 7:15 p.m. PST
While several of California's top programs continue to battle for the top spot, De La Salle has quietly put together an impressive 6-0 start to the year. Last week, the Spartans were at their best, shutting out Cathedral Catholic (CA) 42-0. This week should pose more of a challenge though as Monte Vista is also 6-0, winning all of its games by double digits.
21. Hough (Cornelius, NC)
Friday, Oct. 9, vs. Garinger (NC), 7 p.m. ET
The Huskies had a well-deserved week off last week after starting the year with six straight wins. Their last three games have seen them score 44 or more points. That's bad news for Garinger as the Wildcats have lost back-to-back games, giving up more than 40 in each loss.
22. Massillon (OH)
Friday, Oct. 9, vs. Cornerstone Christian (TX), 7 p.m. ET
The Tigers, who are facing potential fallout as two of their players were recently ruled ineligible, return to the field for the first time in October and face another out-of-state opponent. Cornerstone Christian has played a gauntlet of a schedule and comes into this game following a 35-28 loss to St. John's (DC).
23. Trinity (Louisville, KY)
Friday, Oct. 9, vs. Ballard (KY), 7:30 p.m. ET
Trinity's loss to Baylor was the worst thing that could have happened to the Shamrocks' next few opponents. They're 3-0 since that game, outscoring those three opponents 119-0. Ballard has struggled this year but did pick up its first win on the field last week by a score of 28-0.
24. East St. Louis (IL)
Friday, Oct. 9, vs. Alton (IL), 7 p.m. ET
The Flyers went through their early season gauntlet with only one loss and have been on a roll since. They've outscored their last three opponents 166-0. That doesn't bode well for an Alton team that's 1-6 and just lost 69-29.
25. Mater Dei (Santa Ana, CA)
Friday, Oct. 9, at JSerra Catholic (CA), 7 p.m. PST
Against teams that aren't nationally ranked, JSerra Catholic has fared well with four wins. They'll get their chance against another nationally ranked team Friday night, albeit one that has struggled recently. Mater Dei has scored 15 total points the last two weeks.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: High school football schedule: This week's slate for each Super 25 team
