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Texas · 3A-1 · District 11 · Columbus
Power
+10.7
▼2.8
TX Rank
#163
▼29
3A-1 Rank
#4
Record
9-0
Proj Rec
10-0
Playoff Odds
99.9%

Columbus is a Texas high school football program (Class 3A-1, District 11, UIL). The 2026 record stands at 9-0. The Cooper Predictor rates Columbus at +10.7, No. 163 of 1174 rated Texas teams and No. 4 of 101 in 3A-1. The model projects a 10-0 finish, with playoff odds of 99.9%. The model's pre-game picks are 8-1 in Columbus games this season. Most recent result: beat Palacios 63-14 on Oct 30. Next up: vs Hempstead on Nov 6 — the model projects Columbus 63-6, giving Columbus a 100% chance to win.

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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 28@ Bay CityW 20-13 60% ✓W 34-19
Sep 4vs La GrangeW 45-10 91% ✓W 41-31
Sep 11@ NeedvilleW 35-13 86% ✓W 48-21
Sep 18vs BellvilleL 14-20 41% ✗W 37-34
Sep 25vs Fort Bend WillowridgeW 45-0 99% ✓W 68-3
Oct 9@ EdnaW 38-20 81% ✓W 35-2
Oct 16@ WhartonW 56-0 100% ✓W 35-0
Oct 23vs SweenyW 56-7 99% ✓W 42-13
Oct 30@ PalaciosW 55-0 100% ✓W 63-14
Nov 6vs HempsteadW 63-6 100%—

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

Columbus graduates playing college football

Adam SchobelTCU FBS
John SchobelTCU FBS
Grayson RigdonArizona State FBS
Texas A&M-KingsvilleUTEP FBS
Jackson HancockIncarnate Word FCS
Anthony ShorterMidwestern State D-II
Elijah UsherTexas Lutheran 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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