Loyola University Chicago Ascends to No. 1 in Super 25 Football Rankings
Loyola University Chicago has taken the No. 1 spot in Michael O'Brien's Super 25 high school football rankings for Week 2, ending Mount Carmel's near year-long reign at the top after a loss to East St. Louis. Several other top-ranked…
Chicago, IL, August 23, 2026 —
Loyola University Chicago has climbed to the No. 1 position in Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school football rankings for Week 2. This move signifies the end of Mount Carmel’s dominant run at the top, which had lasted for nearly a year. The shift in rankings follows Mount Carmel’s recent loss to East St. Louis.
The shake-up in the top tiers of the rankings was not limited to the leading spot. Several other highly-ranked teams experienced unexpected defeats, leading to significant changes in the standings. Among those suffering upsets were Brother Rice and Nazareth, impacting the competitive landscape of the Super 25 rankings.
The specific details regarding the scores or circumstances of these upsets for Brother Rice and Nazareth were not provided in the summary. Similarly, the summary did not specify the exact date of the rankings or the full list of changes beyond the top position and the mentioned teams.
Story summarized from the original created by Michael O’Brien on chicago.suntimes.com, see more information here.
