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Texas · 5A-2 · District 10 · Dayton
Power
-15
▼1.5
TX Rank
#485
▼14
5A-2 Rank
#59
▼1
Record
3-6
Proj Rec
3-7
Playoff Odds
99.9%

Dayton is a Texas high school football program (Class 5A-2, District 10, UIL). The 2026 record stands at 3-6. The Cooper Predictor rates Dayton at -15, No. 485 of 1174 rated Texas teams and No. 59 of 120 in 5A-2. The model projects a 3-7 finish, with playoff odds of 99.9%. The model's pre-game picks are 9-0 in Dayton games this season. Most recent result: lost to Texas City 7-31 on Oct 23. Next up: vs Nederland on Nov 6 — the model projects Nederland 35-10, giving Dayton a 9% 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 28vs CrosbyL 28-38 36% ✓L 15-45
Sep 4@ AngletonL 17-48 16% ✓L 0-42
Sep 11vs Barbers HillL 13-52 6% ✓L 20-40
Sep 19@ Fort Bend MarshallL 20-31 33% ✓L 13-42
Sep 25@ Lee (Baytown)W 38-17 90% ✓W 41-20
Oct 2vs Galena ParkW 48-14 96% ✓W 54-0
Oct 9@ Santa FeW 38-31 66% ✓W 42-28
Oct 16vs Port Neches-GrovesL 20-52 5% ✓L 0-34
Oct 23@ Texas CityL 21-31 33% ✓L 7-31
Nov 6vs NederlandL 10-35 9%—

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

Dayton graduates playing college football

Camron CooperUTSA FBS
Donahvan ThibodeauxMidwestern State D-II
Carson HortonMary Hardin Baylor D-III
Tyler ChavezTexas 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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