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Decatur Football

Texas · 4A-1 · District 4 · Decatur
Power
+20.5
▲1.3
TX Rank
#87
▲9
4A-1 Rank
#2
Record
8-1
Proj Rec
9-1
Playoff Odds
99.9%
▲10.9

Decatur is a Texas high school football program (Class 4A-1, District 4, UIL). The 2026 record stands at 8-1. The Cooper Predictor rates Decatur at +20.5, No. 87 of 1174 rated Texas teams and No. 2 of 107 in 4A-1. The model projects a 9-1 finish, with playoff odds of 99.9%. The model's pre-game picks are 8-1 in Decatur games this season. Most recent result: beat Springtown 41-27 on Oct 30. Next up: vs Alvarado on Nov 6 — the model projects Decatur 55-24, giving Decatur a 95% 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@ Eagle MountainW 38-21 69% ✓W 55-13
Sep 4vs DenisonW 48-13 91% ✓W 44-40
Sep 10@ Memorial (Wichita Falls)W 42-31 72% ✓W 71-64
Sep 25vs RanchviewW 59-21 97% ✓W 63-7
Oct 2@ Lake DallasW 35-27 65% ✓W 47-35
Oct 9vs AubreyW 52-28 87% ✗L 21-28
Oct 16@ GodleyW 45-21 89% ✓W 58-12
Oct 23vs CastleberryW 63-14 100% ✓W 68-10
Oct 30@ SpringtownW 35-31 58% ✓W 41-27
Nov 6vs AlvaradoW 55-24 95%—

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

Decatur graduates playing college football

Nate PalmerWisconsin FBS
Antwan GilbreathCentral Oklahoma D-II
Greg McDonnellCentral Oklahoma D-II
Jed RossCentral Oklahoma D-II
Luke WhiteOuachita Baptist D-II
Brody McClureHardin Simmons D-III
Jamari HaydenHardin Simmons D-III
Kamerin FergusonMary Hardin Baylor D-III
Caden MerrettTrinity (TX) D-III
Cayden ForrestAustin D-III
Raymond MartinichAustin D-III
Boden PortalesBenedictine (KS) 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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