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Buchholz Football

Florida · 5A · District 3 · Gainesville
Power
+33.4
FL Rank
#34
5A Rank
#8
▼1
Record
9-1
Proj Rec
9-1
Playoff Odds
96.3%
▼1.0

Buchholz is a Florida high school football program (Class 5A, District 3, FHSAA). The 2026 record stands at 9-1. The Cooper Predictor rates Buchholz at +33.4, No. 34 of 591 rated Florida teams and No. 8 of 78 in 5A. The model projects a 9-1 finish, with playoff odds of 96.3%. The model's pre-game picks are 8-1 in Buchholz games this season. Most recent result: lost to Bolles 28-31 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@ VanguardW 27-14 65% ✓W 34-28
Aug 28vs Gainesvilleno pick on recordW 43-6
Sep 4@ EastsideW 42-10 92% ✓W 49-7
Sep 10@ West PortW 59-7 100% ✓W 21-0
Sep 18@ JesuitL 20-28 35% ✗W 20-17
Sep 24vs ForestW 34-10 89% ✓W 38-20
Oct 1@ Santa FeW 34-20 78% ✓W 35-10
Oct 8@ MatanzasW 42-3 99% ✓W 48-0
Oct 23vs OakleafW 28-14 76% ✓W 37-22
Oct 30@ BollesL 21-28 39% ✓L 28-31

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

Buchholz graduates playing college football

Kendall JacksonTexas A&M FBS
Myles GrahamFlorida FBS
Matthew KadeFlorida FBS
Justin WilliamsFlorida FBS
Nicolas ClaytonWisconsin FBS
Keil McGriffClemson FBS
Jaren HamiltonArizona State FBS
Kain McDonaldCoastal Carolina FBS
Elijah DanielsAustin Peay FCS
Caleb Young Jr.Western Carolina FCS
Ja'Carree KellyNew Hampshire FCS
Elijah DanielsBethune-Cookman FCS
Ah'Mare LeeFlorida A&M FCS
Travis WilliamsLincoln (PA) D-II
Michael AdamsCapital D-III
James GiuntaSt. Thomas (Fla.) NAIA
Joshua AlexanderWebber International NAIA

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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