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Texas · 5A-2 · District 8 · Waco
Power
-12.9
▼0.1
TX Rank
#453
▲9
5A-2 Rank
#55
▲2
Record
3-6
Proj Rec
4-6
Playoff Odds
68.4%
▼6.1

University is a Texas high school football program (Class 5A-2, District 8, UIL). The 2026 record stands at 3-6. The Cooper Predictor rates University at -12.9, No. 453 of 1174 rated Texas teams and No. 55 of 120 in 5A-2. The model projects a 4-6 finish, with playoff odds of 68.4%. The model's pre-game picks are 7-2 in University games this season. Most recent result: lost to Belton 13-31 on Oct 29. Next up: vs Waco on Nov 6 — the model projects University 28-13, giving University a 79% 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@ ChaparralW 49-10 89% ✓W 49-20
Sep 4vs China SpringL 31-35 38% ✗W 29-23
Sep 11@ Stony PointW 41-20 82% ✗L 21-45
Sep 18vs La VegaL 13-45 4% ✓L 7-33
Sep 24@ RandallL 17-28 26% ✓L 7-36
Oct 9vs BrenhamL 10-48 3% ✓L 0-59
Oct 16@ EllisonL 24-35 27% ✓L 0-28
Oct 23vs RudderW 31-20 75% ✓W 28-21
Oct 29@ BeltonL 17-35 16% ✓L 13-31
Nov 6vs WacoW 28-13 79%—

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

University graduates playing college football

London SmithBaylor FBS
Justin NealLamar FCS
Micah HendersonHouston Christian FCS
Jeremiah GreenUT Permian Basin D-II
JaeJuan HarrisAngelo State D-II
Micah WillisHardin Simmons D-III
JD BellMary Hardin Baylor D-III
Armani FranklinHoward Payne D-III
Zechariah RuizMcMurry D-III
Jeremiah HornFlorida Memorial 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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