Texas High Schools Featured in Super Bowl Intro Video

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Two Texas high school football teams, DeSoto and Southlake Carroll, briefly took center stage in NBC's Super Bowl Sunday broadcast introduction video before the big game. Several players from the two schools were featured in the video, which highlighted the tradition of Friday Night Lights in Texas high school football.

Why it matters

The inclusion of the Texas high school players in the Super Bowl intro video showcases the deep roots of football culture in the state and the aspirations of young athletes to one day play on the biggest stage. It also highlights the success of the DeSoto program, which won a state championship in 2025.

The details

NBC's Super Bowl broadcast began with an introduction video that featured a collection of famed moments from past Super Bowls. The video also paid homage to the tradition of Friday Night Lights, featuring players from the North Texas high schools of DeSoto and Southlake Carroll. Four players from each school had dialogue in the video, and almost 10 players between the two schools were featured.

• The Super Bowl LX broadcast aired on Sunday, February 9, 2026.
• DeSoto High School won the UIL State Championship in the 6A-Division II bracket in the 2025 season.

What’s next

DeSoto High School and Southlake Carroll High School will continue to develop their football programs and hope to produce more players who can make it to the NFL and the Super Bowl stage.