Merkel

2026 Season Outlook · Class 3A · Texas HS Football

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In Class 3A

5-5

Projected

3AD2-4

District

The Friday Night Picks model projects Merkel to finish 5-5 in 2026. Below is the full schedule with a weekly AI prediction for every game. Follow Merkel, pick each matchup before kickoff, and see if the fans who know this team can out-call the model.

Next up · Friday, August 28

at Early

Our model gives Merkel a 45% chance, by about 2 points. Toss-up.

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2026 Schedule · % is our model's chance Merkel wins

Aug 28at Early45%preview →

Sep 4vs Hawley41%preview →

Sep 11at Colorado City51%preview →

Sep 18vs Odessa Compass Academy55%preview →

Sep 25vs San Angelo TLCA55%preview →

Oct 9at Jacksboro45%preview →

Oct 16at Henrietta45%preview →

Oct 23vs Wichita Falls City View55%preview →

Oct 30at Breckenridge45%preview →

Nov 6vs Holliday55%preview →

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The top 4 finishers in each UIL district advance to the playoffs.

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