Football season is back and this year’s top 10 brings the stable of familiar names looking to start their season’s off with victories.

The biggest matchup is with the EPC’s undisputed league favorite, as Parkland battles Phillipsburg in a rekindled EPC showdown.

Freedom heads to Downingtown West, while Easton squares off against CB West in an opening slate of nonleague action.

And let’s not forget about our Colonial League stalwarts, Southern Lehigh and Northwestern, who both look to make deep runs in the state tournament again this fall.

1. Parkland

An old EPC battle reemerges this week with a date against the Stateliners.

The Pick: Parkland 24- Phillipsburg 14

2. Freedom

Pates looking for a big, bounce back season.

The Pick: Downingtown West 27- Freedom 20

3. Nazareth

The post Peyton Falzone era begins for the Blue Eagles.

The Pick: Nazareth 35- Garnet Valley 24

4. Bethlehem Catholic

Hawks might have the best QB in the league.

The Pick: Bethlehem Catholic 28- Delaware Valley 17

5. Southern Lehigh

Spartans look to reload after last years state championship.

The Pick: Solehi 35- Quakertown 14

6. Northampton

Kids could be a sleeper team this year.

The Pick: Northampton 28- Martin Luther King 20

7. Northwestern

Tigers aren’t used to looking up to anyone in the Colonial League.

The Pick: Northwestern 31- Valley View 24

8. Easton

What does Easton have in store after a district title last year?

The Pick: CB West 21- Easton 17

9. Liberty

‘Canes hope to build off last years success.

The Pick: Pennridge 24- Liberty 21

10. Whitehall

Can the Zephs be a player in 6A this year?

The Pick: Whitehall 42- Wilkes-Barre 28