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Denton Football

Texas · 5A-1 · District 3 · Denton
Power
-1.4
▲0.4
TX Rank
#305
▲8
5A-1 Rank
#42
▼1
Record
7-2
Proj Rec
8-2
Playoff Odds
99.9%

Denton is a Texas high school football program (Class 5A-1, District 3, UIL). The 2026 record stands at 7-2. The Cooper Predictor rates Denton at -1.4, No. 305 of 1174 rated Texas teams and No. 42 of 125 in 5A-1. The model projects an 8-2 finish, with playoff odds of 99.9%. The model's pre-game picks are 7-2 in Denton games this season. Most recent result: beat Saginaw 48-13 on Oct 30. Next up: vs Fossil Ridge on Nov 6 — the model projects Denton 38-7, giving Denton a 93% 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 27@ Centennial (Frisco)W 31-17 69% ✓W 41-0
Sep 4vs IrvingW 49-7 95% ✓W 56-0
Sep 11@ North GarlandW 49-7 96% ✓W 49-6
Sep 18vs Naaman ForestW 31-20 73% ✗L 17-21
Sep 25@ RyanL 10-42 4% ✓L 7-33
Oct 2vs AzleW 31-24 59% ✓W 49-6
Oct 9@ Chisholm TrailL 28-31 50% ✗W 37-34
Oct 23vs ShermanW 34-13 84% ✓W 20-17
Oct 30@ SaginawW 42-13 94% ✓W 48-13
Nov 6vs Fossil RidgeW 38-7 93%—

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

Denton graduates playing college football

Braylon YoungTexas State FBS
Hayden GunterStanford FBS
Landan BrownSam Houston FBS
Jaice McGuireUpper Iowa D-II
Braden CrainHardin Simmons D-III
Jesiah MarshallNebraska Wesleyan D-III
Jack PlunkAustin 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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