Philip Rivers coached St. Michael No. 1 in Alabama poll for first time in school history

St. Michael Catholic High School, the team coached by former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers and quarterbacked by his son, Gunner Rivers, is ranked No. 1 in the Alabama Sports Writers Association football rankings. It is the first time in school history it has received the top rankings, according to al.com.

At 6-0, St. Michael topped the Class 4A rankings, with 213 poll points, well ahead of No. 2 Jackson’s 147 poll points. That makes perfect sense, as St. Michael topped Jackson this past Friday, 49-39.

4⭐️ QB Gunner Rivers and HC Philip Rivers lead St. Michael Catholic (AL) to the HUGE win over Jackson (AL) in this SC Next Showcase 😤🔥

Gunner went 24/37 with 292 passing yards and 5 TDs. He’s the No. 131 SC Next Jr. 300 recruit 📈

St. Michael Catholic (AL): 49
Jackson (AL):… pic.twitter.com/v07DcEDKqV— SportsCenter NEXT (@SCNext) October 4, 2025

St. Michael has scored over 40 points in every game this year, and scored 56 points in two of the past three weeks. It is at home against Mobile Christian on Friday.

Gunner Rivers has thrown for 1,409 yards and 26 touchdowns on the season.

You can see the complete Alabama football rankings here.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY High School Sports Wire: St. Michael football, led by coach Philip Rivers, No. 1 for first time