by 2. St. Edward Eagles (11-3, Lost Regional Finals 28-0 vs. Olentangy Orange)
St. Edward may have fallen short in the last two regional finals, but the Eagles remain at the top of the totem pole among Division I teams in Northeast Ohio. The Eagles will have to replace two of the best players in school history (Brandon White & Zach Hackleman), but Ed’s doesn’t rebuild, they reload. Collin Tedesco and Ronnie Neal Jr. will head up the running back committee and Landon Lehmer (Miami (OH)) will also play wide receiver along with defensive back. The Eagles will open up the season at home against Olentangy Liberty, who ended their 2024 season in the regional finals.
