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The Indiana high school football regular season has concluded, and the state's elite programs are now shifting their focus to the playoffs. Brownsburg sits atop the final High School On SI Indiana Top 25 rankings after completing an undefeated campaign, with Warren Central also entering the postseason without a loss.
Westfield, Lawrence North, Center Grove, and Carroll join the top-ranked Bulldogs and Warriors as Class 6A teams capable of making deep playoff runs. No. 8 Carmel and No. 9 Zionsville round out the top 10, while intriguing squads from other classifications also populate the rankings.
Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger leads the non-6A contingent at No. 7, followed by No. 13 Indianapolis Bishop Chatard and No. 14 Roncalli as the top contenders in Class 4A. No. 10 Cathedral is the highest-ranked Class 5A team and will be the favorite in a bracket that includes defending champion New Palestine (No. 20) and No. 23 Bloomington South.
The postseason begins this Friday across all six IHSAA playoff brackets.
Top 5 Breakdown
1. Brownsburg (9-0, Previous: 1) – The Bulldogs closed the regular season with a 35-7 win over Hamilton Southeastern and carry a 28-game winning streak into the playoffs. They face a challenging first-round matchup at No. 9 Zionsville on Oct. 30, though they already defeated the Eagles 38-3 on Oct. 2.
2. Warren Central (Previous: 2) – The Warriors completed an unbeaten regular season with a 38-6 victory over Homestead and have solidified their status as one of Indiana's premier programs in 2026. They open the playoffs on the road at Perry Meridian on Oct. 30.
3. Westfield (8-1, Previous: 3) – The Shamrocks rolled past Franklin Central 42-14 in their finale, with their only loss coming against top-ranked Brownsburg (38-14). They begin the postseason at home against No. 8 Carmel on Oct. 30, a team they beat 38-34 in Week 2.
4. Lawrence North (7-2, Previous: 4) – The Wildcats shut out Pike 42-0 to close the regular season, with their two losses coming against Brownsburg (48-25) and Warren Central (53-37). They host Lawrence Central on Oct. 30, a team they defeated 42-0 on Sept. 4.
5. Center Grove (Previous: 5) – The Trojans rebounded from a loss to Lawrence North with a 28-14 win over Bloomington South. Their two losses came against quality opponents in Warren Central (20-14) and Lawrence North (28-20). They travel to Whiteland (3-6) on Oct. 30.
Key Analysis
With the regular season complete, Indiana's top teams now turn their attention to the playoffs. Brownsburg, Warren Central, Westfield, and other contenders will look to build on their regular-season success, while unbeaten teams such as Crown Point, Penn, Northridge, Danville, and East Noble aim to keep their perfect records intact.
The rankings offer a snapshot of where each program stands, but the postseason will determine which teams are still playing when the state championships arrive at Lucas Oil Stadium. The action begins this Friday, and the pursuit of a state title is now the sole focus for every team involved.