High school football Q&A: Talk rankings and playoffs with Jim Paulsen

High school football Q&A: Talk rankings and playoffs with Jim Paulsen From the Top 25 rankings to state quarterfinal matchups and championship favorites, Jim Paulsen answers your questions Wednesday at noon. Submit yours now. Comment Gift Share By Star Tribune staff The Minnesota Star Tribune November 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM Have a question about high school football for Strib Varsity writer Jim Paulsen? Want to know what went into his selections for this week’s Top 25 state rankings , which state quarterfinal matchups intrigue him most or which teams he favors to go all the way? Submit your question using the form below for Jim to answer during our live Q&A at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Related Coverage Top 25: Who's No. 1 after Prior Lake’s stunning upset of Moorhead? Football Minnesota’s high school football state tournament brackets released Football These are the teams headed to the football state tournament Football Share Comment About the Author Star Tribune staff See More ADVERTISEMENT advertisement More From Football Minnesota Top 25: Strib Varsity’s statewide football ranking, state tournament edition Football Minnesota’s high school football state tournament brackets released Football These are the teams headed to the football state tournament Football advertisement advertisement