Maple Grove has won 15 consecutive games, extending from last year’s undefeated 13-0 season, which ended with the Crimson hoisting the Class 6A state championship trophy.

Maple Grove remains No. 1 in the Top 25, but others, including No. 2 Minnetonka, are hard on the Crimson’s heels. Those teams meet Oct. 15.

The Minnesota Top 25

1. Maple Grove (2-0)

Previous rank: 1. Last: def. Eden Prairie 28-14

The Crimson beat Eden Prairie at its own game: They outrushed the Eagles 288-192.

2. Minnetonka (2-0)

Previous rank: 2. Last: def. St. Michael-Albertville 40-7

Minnetonka’s young defense has jelled quickly. The Skippers’ biggest test yet comes Friday, when they host Moorhead.

3. Shakopee (2-0)

Previous rank: 3. Last: def. Lakeville South 16-12

Shakopee’s defense is pretty darn good, too, holding Lakeville South to 215 total yards, none through the air.

4. Edina (2-0)

Previous rank: 4. Last: def. Wayzata 40-14

A little love for RB Chase Bjorgaard, please. Two games, 324 yards rushing and another worry for Hornets opponents.

5. Forest Lake (2-0)

Previous rank: 5. Last: def. Anoka 31-20

The Rangers won without the services of RB Mack Jurkovich.

6. Moorhead (2-0)

Previous rank: 6. Last: def. Woodbury 34-27

After making the four-plus-hour trip to Woodbury last week, the Spuds do it again this week, to Minnetonka.

7. Elk River (5A, 2-0)

Previous rank: 10. Last: def. Sauk Rapids-Rice 60-20

Twelve players carried the ball for the Elks on Friday.

8. Chanhassen (5A, 2-0)

Previous rank: 11. Last: def. Burnsville 65-0

Quarterback Nathan Ramler was almost perfect, completing 17 of 19 passes for 224 yards and five TDs.

9. Centennial (2-0)

Previous rank: 15. Last: def. Osseo 49-14

After spotting Osseo a 7-6 lead after one quarter, the Cougars reeled off 35 straight points.

10. Champlin Park (2-0)

Previous rank: 13. Last: def. Andover 28-24

The youthful Rebels grew up right before our eyes, from a 14-point deficit to victory.

11. Lakeville South (1-1)

Previous rank: 9. Last: lost to Shakopee 16-12

Gifted with three fumbles before halftime and eight penalties, the Cougars failed to take advantage.

12. Eden Prairie (1-1)

Previous rank: 8. Last: lost to Maple Grove 28-14

The Eagles just couldn’t stop the Maple Grove running game.

13. Mankato East (5A, 2-0)

Previous rank: 16. Last: def. Rochester John Marshall 48-26

The Cougars raced to a 21-0 lead and cruised to victory. This week, it’s the Mankato West rivalry game at MSU Mankato.

14. Andover (1-1)

Previous rank: 7. Last: lost to Champlin Park 28-24

Andover coach Tom Develice was concerned before the game about Champlin Park’s size. As it turned out, with good reason.

15. Stillwater (1-1)

Previous rank: 19. Last: def. Park of Cottage Grove 50-9

Is Stillwater becoming QB Central? We cite current Gopher Max Shikenjanski, then two years of Nick Kinsey, now Jack Runk and his six TDs so far.

16. Prior Lake (1-1)

Previous rank: 18. Last: def. Eagan 35-17

A victory over Rosemount on Friday is vital because of the brutal four-game stretch the Lakers face after.

17. St. Thomas Academy (5A, 2-0)

Previous rank: 17. Last: def. Rochester Mayo 17-12

The Cadets built a big lead, then had to sweat it out after giving up two late TDs to Mayo.

18. Byron (4A, 2-0)

Previous rank: unranked. Last: def. Orono 32-13

Byron made a strong case for being the No. 1 team in Class 4A

19. Mahtomedi (5A, 2-0)

Previous rank: 21. Last: def. St. Paul Highland Park 47-7

The Zephyrs’ schedule sets up well for at least a few more successful weeks ahead.

20. Spring Lake Park (5A, 2-0)

Previous rank: unranked. Last: def. Irondale 35-0

Led by 136 yards and two TDs from RB Lamari Brown, the Panthers rolled up 305 yards on the ground.

21. Jackson County Central (2A, 2-0)

Previous rank: 22. Last: def. Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial 53-21

The Huskies got three kick returns for touchdowns — two punts, one kickoff —on Friday.

22. Hermantown (4A, 2-0)

Previous rank: 24. Last: def. Proctor 89-0

The Hawks retained possession of the “Hammer,” one of the coolest travelling trophies in Minnesota, with the victory.

23. Mankato West (5A, 1-1)

Previous rank: 23. Last: def. Owatonna 35-7

After missing the opener because of hamstring concerns, RB Trevor Sheldrup ran for 200 yards in his return.

24. Minneota (1A, 2-0)

Previous rank: 25. Last: def. Eden Valley-Watkins 37-30

The victory over EVW was the Vikings’ closest regular-season game since 2022.

25. Annandale (3A, 2-0)

Previous rank: unranked. Last: def. Glencoe-Silver Lake 46-0

The Cardinals have outscored opponents 100-3.