Lincoln football power rankings: Southeast climbs, Northeast–North Star showdown awaits LUKE MULLIN Lincoln Journal Star Oct 4, 2026 Oct 4, 2026 Updated 7 hrs ago 0 × Check out the touchdowns and big plays from Bellevue East's win over Lincoln Northwest on Thursday. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save There’s no change at the top, but plenty of movement among Lincoln’s 11-man football teams with several big city matchups on the horizon.kAm%96 4:EJ A@H6C C2?<:?8D H6:89 C6DF=ED[ DEC6?8E9 @7 D4965F=6[ C646?E A6C7@C>2?46 2?5 9625\E@\9625 >2E49FAD] %96J H:== 36 FA52E65 6249 H66<]k^Amk9am`] }@CE962DE Wd\`Xk^9amkAmkDEC@?8m!C6G:@FDik^DEC@?8m `] kDEC@?8m{2DE (66<ik^DEC@?8m ([ bd\`c GD] uC6>@?E]k^Am kAm}@CE962DE =625D E96 A24< :? 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Highlights: Bellevue East defeats Lincoln Northwest 28-26 Check out the touchdowns and big plays from Bellevue East's win over Lincoln Northwest on Thursday.
Nebraska high school football rankings: See who rose and fell after Week 6 Every No. 1 holds its spot, but there’s plenty of movement below. Updated rankings across all eight Nebraska high school football classes.
