USA TODAY Sports Super 15 Midwest region football rankings, Week 3

By admin — In News — August 31, 2026

   ​The 2026 high school football season continues to be full of surprises early in the season.As a result, the USA TODAY Sports Week 3 Super 25 continues to show different teams and programs vying for the top 10-15 spots each week.The Midwest might be the perfect example of the upsets, as the No. 1 team in the region is held by a third team in three weeks. That means a new No. 1 has emerged.With that in mind, here are the top 15 teams in the Midwest as the region continues the 2026 season.1. Trinity (Louisville, KY)Record: 2-0The biggest winners in the Midwest region rankings, as Trinity earned a dominant 52-21 win over Christian Brothers (MO). Jamaurion Berry had four touchdowns for the Shamrocks, while Zane Johnson passed for three scores in the victory in St. Louis.Next game: Friday, Sept. 4, vs. Archbishop Moeller (OH), 7 p.m. ET2. Brownsburg (IN)Record: 2-0In a convincing 31-15 win over Rabun Gap-Nacoochee (GA), Oscar Frye threw for three touchdown passes to become the all-time leader for Brownsburg with 59. Brownsburg took care of business an opponent with several Division I prospects and remains steady in the rankings.Next game: Friday, Sept. 4, at Franklin Central (IN), 7 p.m. ET3. East St. Louis (IL)Record: 1-1Much like Week 1 against Mt. Carmel, the Flyers mounted a late comeback, but ultimately fell short in a 35-28 loss to American Heritage in overtime. The loss costs them two spots in this week’s rankings. Next game: Friday, Sept. 4, vs. Gainesville (IL), 7 p.m. CT4. Massillon Washington (OH)Record: 2-0The Tigers earned a dominant 52-7 win over Canton GlenOak on Friday to push their winning streak to double-digits in the series. Sophomore running back Gary Yeager had the big blow with an 86-yard touchdown run in the second quarter.Next game: Friday, Sept. 4, vs. NFL Academy (London), 7 p.m. ET5. Bishop Watterson (OH)Record: 2-0Bishop Watterson pushed its winning streak to 32 straight games with the shutout victory over fellow powerhouse Pickerington Central. Senior linebacker Kaden Jones led the way with 14 tackles in the defensive-dominant performance.Next game: Saturday, Sept. 5, at Ursuline (OH), 7 p.m. ET6. St. Edward (Lakewood, OH)Record: 2-0In a potential playoff preview, St. Edward pulled off a 22-8 win over McKinley after falling behind early 8-0 due to an interception returned for a touchdown. However, the defense pitched a shutout from there to pick up the crucial victory.Next game: Friday, Sept. 4, at Wayne (OH), 7 p.m. ET7. Mt. Carmel (Chicago, IL)Record: 1-1Mt. Carmel looked doomed, trailing 30-0 against St. Joseph Regional (NJ). However, the Caravan rallied and pulled within two points at halftime, before winning the game on its final drive in the fourth quarter, 44-38, to avoid an 0-2 start to the season.Next game: Friday, Sept. 4, vs. Nazareth Academy, 7:30 p.m. ET8. Detroit Catholic Central (Novi, MI)Record: 2-0Detroit Catholic Central showed off its dominance in a 55-0 win over Clinton Township Chippewa Valley. Fo  

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