Chattanooga, TN, October 14, 2025
News Summary
As of October 13, the latest Tennessee high school football rankings highlight the top teams across multiple classifications as the postseason nears. Utilizing the Colley Bias-Free Ranking Method, notable teams like McKenzie, Nashville Christian, and Southwind stand out with impressive records. The rankings reflect a fair evaluation of team performances, paving the way for an exciting playoff season ahead. Fans are eagerly anticipating the outcomes of these crucial games as teams strategize to secure their playoff positions.
Chattanooga, TN – The latest Tennessee high school football rankings have been released as of October 13, 2025, showcasing the top teams in various classifications as the postseason approaches. The rankings, produced by High School On SI, utilize a linear algebra-based ranking algorithm inspired by the Colley Bias-Free Ranking Method, developed by Wes Colley, Ph.D., an astrophysicist at the University of Alabama at Huntsville. This method focuses on eliminating subjectivity and ensuring a fair evaluation of team performances.
Class 8 Man Rankings
Leading the Class 8 Man rankings is McKenzie from McKenzie, TN, with an impressive record of 7-1. Following closely is Clay County, also performing well with a record of 6-1. Other top teams include:
- South Pittsburg (South Pittsburg, TN) – 6-1
- Coalfield (Coalfield, TN) – 5-2
- Dresden (Dresden, TN) – 6-2
Class 1A Rankings
For Class 1A, Nashville Christian holds the top position with a perfect record of 7-0. They are closely followed by the University School of Jackson, also undefeated at 7-0. Other notable teams include:
- Jackson Christian (Jackson, TN) – 6-1
- Trinity Christian Academy (Jackson, TN) – 6-2
- Friendship Christian (Lebanon, TN) – 5-1
Class 2A Rankings
The top teams in Class 2-A are led by Boyd-Buchanan of Chattanooga, TN, and Grace Christian Academy from Franklin, TN, both sitting at 7-0. The list also includes:
- Franklin Road Academy (Nashville, TN) – 6-1
- Battle Ground Academy (Franklin, TN) – 6-1
- Grace Christian Academy (Knoxville, TN) – 5-2
Class 2-AAA Rankings
In Class 2-AAA, East Robertson from Cross Plains, TN maintains an unbeaten record of 8-0, sharing the top spot with Gordonsville (also 8-0) and Happy Valley (8-0). Noteworthy teams also include:
- Milan (Milan, TN) – 7-0
- Huntingdon (Huntingdon, TN) – 7-1
Class 5A Rankings
The rankings for Class 5A feature the Oakland team from Murfreesboro, TN, leading with 7-0, while Southwind from Memphis, TN, stands out with a perfect record of 8-0. Other contenders include:
- Ravenwood (Brentwood, TN) – 7-0
- Lebanon (Lebanon, TN) – 7-0
- Oak Ridge (Oak Ridge, TN) – 7-0
Impact of Rankings
As the annual TSSAA football season reaches Week 9, these latest rankings will assist in determining team standings leading to the playoffs. The rankings reflect teams’ performances based on wins and losses and the polling data from first-place votes has also been influential in shaping the scores.
Conclusion
The Tennessee high school football landscape is heating up as teams strive to solidify their positions in the rankings. Fans and players alike eagerly await the outcomes of the remaining games this season.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the top teams in Class 8 Man as of October 13, 2025?
- The top teams are McKenzie (7-1), Clay County (6-1), South Pittsburg (6-1), Coalfield (5-2), and Dresden (6-2).
- Who leads the Class 1A rankings?
- Nashville Christian and University School of Jackson are both ranked at 7-0.
- What is the ranking of Boyd-Buchanan in Class 2A?
- Boyd-Buchanan leads Class 2A with a record of 7-0.
- Which teams are currently unbeaten in Class 2-AAA?
- East Robertson, Gordonsville, and Happy Valley are all unbeaten at 8-0.
- How does the Colley Bias-Free Ranking Method work?
- The Colley Method aims to minimize subjectivity in rankings using a linear algebra-based algorithm.
| Classification | Top Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Class 8 Man | McKenzie | 7-1 |
| Class 1A | Nashville Christian | 7-0 |
| Class 2A | Boyd-Buchanan | 7-0 |
| Class 2-AAA | East Robertson | 8-0 |
| Class 5A | Southwind | 8-0 |
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Additional Resources
- Tennessean: Tennessee High School Football Rankings
- SI: Tennessee High School Football Rankings
- Commercial Appeal: Memphis Football Rankings
- Knox News: TSSAA Football Scores
- On3: Nashville Christian Football Highlight
- Wikipedia: Tennessee High School Football
- Google Search: High School Football in Tennessee
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Football
- Google News: Tennessee High School Football
- Google Scholar: High School Football Rankings
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