The Nebraska High School Football Coaches Poll for the week of October 18, 2026, has been released by Hurrdat Sports. Coaches across the state ranked the top prep teams, shaking up the picture as the postseason race heats up. The poll gives fans a clear snapshot of which programs are standing tallest heading into the final stretch of the regular season. With playoff seeding on the line, every ranking shift matters for teams hoping to make a deep run in the Cornhusker State.