Football guide
Class 6A Minnesota football rankings and 2026 state bracket
Class 6A is MSHSL’s largest-school football division. In 2026 it is a 32-team state tournament published as the Class AAAAAA state bracket. Opening rounds are already state playoff games.
Sideline MN Elo top 10 (unofficial)
From 2026 finals through section/6A opening week. Not an MSHSL or coaches poll. Full board: Football rankings.
| Rank | Team | Record | Elo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moorhead | 8-0 | 1648.4 |
| 2 | Champlin Park | 8-0 | 1640.0 |
| 3 | Eden Prairie | 7-1 | 1605.3 |
| 4 | Blaine | 7-1 | 1588.5 |
| 5 | Shakopee | 7-1 | 1587.9 |
| 6 | Centennial | 6-2 | 1587.8 |
| 7 | Forest Lake | 6-2 | 1583.1 |
| 8 | Mounds View | 6-2 | 1577.2 |
| 9 | Minnetonka | 6-2 | 1573.2 |
| 10 | Eagan | 6-2 | 1566.2 |
6A first-round pods (2026-10-27 load)
Source: MSHSL AAAAAA state tournament bracket, mirrored on Football brackets.
Section 3: #1 Champlin Park vs #8 Eastview · #2 Rosemount vs #7 Osseo · #3 Minnetonka vs #6 Lakeville North · #4 Anoka vs #5 Lakeville South
Section 4: #1 Shakopee vs #8 Park · #2 Forest Lake vs #7 Edina · #3 Centennial vs #6 East Ridge · #4 Prior Lake vs #5 Stillwater Area
Section 5: #1 Moorhead vs #8 Coon Rapids · #2 Blaine vs #7 Roseville Area · #3 Eagan vs #6 Rogers · #4 Maple Grove vs #5 Andover
Section 6: #1 Mounds View vs #8 Hopkins · #2 Eden Prairie vs #7 Farmington · #3 Woodbury vs #6 St. Michael-Albertville · #4 White Bear Lake Area vs #5 Wayzata
Shared state calendar
After the early 6A rounds, MSHSL’s statewide windows apply (Football activity page):
- State quarterfinals Nov. 12–14, 2026 (various sites)
- Semifinals Nov. 19–21 at U.S. Bank Stadium
- Prep Bowl Nov. 27–28 at U.S. Bank Stadium (6A finals are on Friday per MSHSL tickets)
More context: How playoffs work · Prep Bowl 2026
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