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Alabama · 3A · Region 1 · Excel
Power
-66.5
▲0.9
AL Rank
#327
▲5
3A Rank
#53
▲2
Record
2-8
Proj Rec
2-8

Excel is an Alabama high school football program (Class 3A, Region 1, AHSAA). The 2026 record stands at 2-8. The Cooper Predictor rates Excel at -66.5, No. 327 of 398 rated Alabama teams and No. 53 of 64 in 3A. The model projects a 2-8 finish. The model's pre-game picks are 8-2 in Excel games this season. Most recent result: beat Monroe County 22-0 on Oct 30.

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Updated Nov 2, 2026 · Power ratings are calibrated within each state, so a rating from one state can't be compared directly with another's.

2026 schedule, predictions & results

DateOpponentProjectionResult
Aug 21@ LindenW 24-21 55% ✗L 8-30
Sep 4vs Wilcox CentralW 48-13 95% ✓W 26-14
Sep 11vs W.S. NealL 13-38 8% ✓L 24-61
Sep 18vs FlomatonL 14-41 7% ✓L 12-63
Sep 25@ BlacksherL 14-38 10% ✓L 18-64
Oct 2@ T.R. MillerL 10-52 1% ✓L 8-58
Oct 8@ OppL 17-59 1% ✓L 6-49
Oct 19vs Escambia CountyL 13-52 1% ✓L 12-52
Oct 23@ JacksonL 6-55 0% ✓L 14-71
Oct 30vs Monroe CountyL 34-35 46% ✗W 22-0

Projection = the model's pick, projected score and Excel's win probability. For games already played it is the pick frozen before kickoff, with ✓ or ✗ beside it — every pick stays public.

Excel graduates playing college football

Cade BarnettAuburn FBS
RJ ShambergerTroy FBS
Kaleb BrowningBelhaven D-III
Jordan LazenbyBelhaven D-III
Eli BaylesBelhaven D-III

Compiled from publicly published team rosters and signing announcements. Some schools do not list a high school, so a player may be missing — it is not a judgement on the player.

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