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How far did Gorman fall in national polls after Mater Dei loss?

Bishop Gorman lost its No. 1 national ranking in USA Today’s football poll after its 27-24 loss to Mater Dei (California) on Friday.

The Gaels dropped to No. 6. St. John Bosco (California) is the new No. 1 team. Mater Dei, previously ranked No. 9, jumped to No. 5.

Gorman (4-1) also fell in MaxPreps’ national poll to the No. 7 spot.

The Gaels were previously ranked No. 2 behind St. John Bosco. Mater Dei jumped to No. 6.

The Gaels are 0-5 all time against Mater Dei. The loss was a significant setback in their hunt for a fifth mythical national title.

Gorman has one nonleague game remaining before playing Southern Nevada teams the rest of the season.

The Gaels will play at Santa Margarita (California) at 7 p.m. Saturday. Santa Margarita is ranked No. 9 by MaxPreps and No. 15 by USA Today.

Contact Alex Wright at awright@reviewjournal.com. Follow @AlexWright1028 on X.

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