Alabama high school football power rankings: Opelika makes big jump
Opelika head coach Bryan Moore celebrates their victory against Auburn High after an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Opelika celebrates their victory against Auburn High after an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Opelika celebrates their victory against Auburn High after an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Opelika celebrates their victory against Auburn High after an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Opelika celebrates their victory against Auburn High after an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Opelika celebrates their victory against Auburn High after an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Opelika head coach Bryan Moore celebrates their victory against Auburn High after an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Opelika celebrates their victory against Auburn High after an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Opelika celebrates their victory against Auburn High after an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Opelika's Norman Matthews Jr. (5) breaks up a pass intended for Auburn High's Cortez Cooks (2) during an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Opelika's Aundray Vann (18) hauls in a pass defense day Auburn High's Cortez Cooks (2) during an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Opelika's Jamel Griffin (25) and Xavier Thomas (26) stop Auburn High's Cash Reif (4) during an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Opelika celebrates their victory against Auburn High after an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Auburn High head coach Keith Etheredge disputes a call during an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game against Opelika in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) The crowd watches the kickoff at Duck Samford Stadium before an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game against Opelika in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Fireworks explode over Duck Samford Stadium before an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game against Opelika in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Opelika head coach Bryan Moore disputes a call during an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game against Auburn High in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Opelika's Lakeydrick Burts (9) and Carson Riddle (99) celebrate a sack against Auburn High during an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Opelika's Xavier Thomas (26) bats down a pass by Auburn High's Cason Myers (15) during an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Auburn High's Aiden Parker (11) stops Opelika's Jalynn Washington (2) during an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Auburn High's Isaac Benford (4) tackles Opelika's Javari Johnson (30) during an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Auburn High's Aiden Parker (11) stops Opelika's Jalynn Washington (2) during an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Opelika's Xavier Thomas (26) tackles Auburn High's Cason Myers (15) during an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Opelika's Howard Cooper (6) passes the against Auburn High during an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Opelika's Norman Matthews Jr. (5) takes Auburn High's Joshua Askew (7) during an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Opelika's Christopher Johnson (3) celebrates a touchdown after a kick six during an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Opelika's Javari Johnson (30) scores a touchdown against Auburn High during an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Auburn High's Carnell Jackson (99) scores a touchdown against Opelika during an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Auburn High's Carnell Jackson (99) celebrates a touchdown against Opelika during an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Auburn High's John David Pate (18) runs the ball against Opelika during an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Opelika's Christopher Johnson (3) runs the ball against Auburn High during an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Opelika's Reese Beasley (37) kicks an extra point against Auburn High during an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Auburn High's Joseph Daniel (39) kicks an extra point against Opelika during an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Opelika's Christopher Johnson (3) breaks Auburn High tackles to run the ball in for a touchdown during an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Opelika's Christopher Johnson (3) celebrates a touchdown against Auburn High during an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Auburn High's Cason Myers (15) scores a touchdown against Opelika during an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Auburn High's Cason Myers (15) scores a touchdown against Opelika during an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com) Auburn High fans cheer after a touchdown against Opelika during an AHSAA Class 7A semifinal playoff game in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com)

Opelika jumped nine spots from No. 14 into a tie for No. 5 in this week’s AL.com Power 25 rankings after its Class 7A semifinal win over rival Auburn.

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