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THE BEARD’STEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP

The Beard’s Bracket Challenge: Make Your Run

Make your run. The Beard’s Bracket Challenge: inward-facing football helmets, a glowing playoff bracket over Texas, and a stadium under the lights. 2026 / COMING SOON
ENTRIES CLOSED

THE FIELD FIRST. THEN THE PICKS.

The official field, entry window, scoring and rules come before the first pick. No entries are being accepted yet. Your projection-builder scenarios stay separate from the contest.

01 / GET READY

Claim your account.

Join free and set up your Roundup sign-in now. One account, ready when the challenge opens.

02 / KNOW THE FIELD

Wait for the real draw.

Official teams and matchups come first. Projections can change; contest entries will use the finalized field.

03 / MAKE YOUR CALL

Pick your path to state.

When entries open, the contest page will explain how to enter, save your picks and submit your bracket.

WANT TO WORK THROUGH THE POSSIBILITIES?

THE PROJECTION LAB
IS STILL OPEN.

Explore the current playoff picture and build scenarios in Playoff Watch. Those scenarios are separate from the contest and do not count as entries.

EXPLORE PLAYOFF PROJECTIONS ↗

BEFORE THE FIRST PICK

A FEW THINGS TO KNOW.

Can I submit my bracket now?

No. Entries stay closed until the field, entry window and official rules are published.

Does my projection-builder scenario count?

No. Playoff projections and custom scenarios are independent tools. They do not create or submit a contest entry.

Does creating an account enter me?

No. Membership prepares your account. You will need to follow the entry process when the contest opens.

Are prizes, scoring and deadlines announced?

Not yet. Any prizes, eligibility requirements, scoring and deadlines will be stated in the official contest rules before entries open.

The Beard’s Texas High School Football Roundup is an independent news and editorial publication. Scores, records, statistics and historical information are independently researched and compiled from publicly accessible sources. We respect intellectual property rights and seek to use third-party materials only as permitted by applicable law or with appropriate authorization.

All school and team names, logos, mascots, trademarks and other identifying representations remain the property of their respective owners. Their appearance is for identification, news reporting and commentary and does not imply sponsorship, endorsement or affiliation.

This publication is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by the UIL, TAPPS, SPC, any school, school district, athletic organization or other media publication. Playoff projections, rankings and opinions are our own and are not official determinations. Information is subject to correction as additional verified information becomes available.