Overview
- USA TODAY published on Aug. 14 a state-by-state kickoff guide that lists each state's start date and the top-ranked team to help fans track when local seasons begin.
- The outlet also released regional Super 15/25 preseason lists with each ranked team's opening-week opponent to show which nationally watched programs start play first.
- Week 0 action has already begun in select states, with Hawaii first to kick off and additional games in Alaska, Nevada and Florida as the national slate ramps up.
- North Gwinnett defeated Super 25 No. 12 Grayson 37-22 on Aug. 12, with quarterback Elam Rahman throwing three touchdown passes, a result USA TODAY says will affect the preseason Super 25.
- Fans can stream opening games on the NFHS Network and use USA TODAY's promo code USAT15 for a discount, and most ranked teams will start within the next two weeks so early results will shape Week 1 rankings.