Dave Campbell’s Texas Football previews 2025 Buckeyes

According to a July 2025 preview by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football, Gilmer is projected to be a playoff team in Class 4A Division II. The publication’s preseason rankings place the Gilmer Buckeyes at No. 9 in the state for their division, noting that while they are light on experience at skill positions, they are “heavy on size” in the trenches, with a defensive line that may be among the state’s best.

Another Dave Campbell’s Texas Football preview of the 4A DII Region II playoff outlook notes that Gilmer is one of the top teams in their district and region, but cautions that with 10-time state champion Carthage also in the region, neither Gilmer nor Texarkana Pleasant Grove are considered the regional favorite.