10 Burning High School Football Questions Heading into the 2023 Season
Jeff Pegues
The 2022 high school football season is in the books, and it was a great one. We saw some incredible games, some amazing performances, and some new stars emerge. But as we look ahead to the 2023 season, there are a few burning questions that need to be answered.
Here are 10 of the biggest questions heading into next season:
- Who will be the top team in the country?
The 2022 season was a wide-open one, with no clear-cut favorite. Several teams had a legitimate claim to being the best in the country, including Mater Dei (CA), St. John Bosco (CA), and IMG Academy (FL). But who will be the top team in 2023? It's too early to say for sure, but there are a few teams that will be in the mix.
- Can any team beat IMG Academy?
IMG Academy has been the dominant team in high school football over the past few years. They have won four national championships in the past five seasons, and they are the favorites to win it all again in 2023. But can any team actually beat them? It's not impossible, but it will be very difficult.
- Will Arch Manning live up to the hype?
Arch Manning is the most hyped high school football recruit in recent memory. He is the son of Peyton Manning and Cooper Manning, and he is expected to be a generational talent. But will he live up to the hype? It's too early to say for sure, but he has all the tools to be a great player.
- Will Caleb Williams and Bryce Young live up to their Heisman Trophy expectations?
Caleb Williams and Bryce Young are the two most recent Heisman Trophy winners. Williams is now at USC, and Young is back at Alabama. Both players have the potential to be great quarterbacks, but they will need to live up to their lofty expectations in 2023.
- Will the transfer portal continue to be a major factor in high school football?
The transfer portal has been a major factor in college football over the past few years, and it is starting to have an impact on high school football as well. More and more players are transferring to new schools before they even graduate from high school. This is a trend that is likely to continue in 2023.
- Will the new NIL rules change the landscape of high school football?
The new NIL rules have the potential to change the landscape of high school football. Players are now able to profit off their name, image, and likeness. This could lead to a bidding war for top recruits, and it could also lead to more players transferring to new schools.
- Will the new playoff format be successful?
The new playoff format for high school football was introduced in 2022. The format features eight teams, and it is designed to create more parity in the sport. It is too early to say for sure whether the new format will be successful, but it has the potential to be a major improvement.
- Will the number of playoff games increase?
The current playoff format for high school football features eight teams, but there is some talk about increasing the number of playoff games. This would allow more teams to compete for a national championship, and it would also create more excitement for the playoffs.
- Will high school football continue to grow in popularity?
High school football is already one of the most popular sports in the United States, but it is still growing in popularity. This is due in part to the rise of social media, which has made it easier for fans to follow their favorite teams and players.
- What is the future of high school football?
The future of high school football is uncertain. The sport is facing some challenges, such as the transfer portal and the new NIL rules. However, there are also some reasons to be optimistic about the future of high school football. The sport is still very popular, and there is a lot of talent coming up through the ranks.
These are just a few of the burning questions heading into the 2023 high school football season. It will be interesting to see how these questions are answered, and it will be even more interesting to see how the sport evolves in the years to come.
