With a strong finish, Texas could make a compelling case to be included in the final twelve-team playoff field when the final rankings are announced Dec. 7. The Longhorns are favored by ESPN Analytics to win out in the rest of their matchups, except for their road trip to Georgia, which looms as one of the season’s toughest tests.

Here's a look at the entire Week 9 high school football schedule for teams from the Texas Panhandle.

UIL passed an amendment to ban foreign exchange students from competing in high school varsity athletics beginning in the 2026-27 school year.