NMAA Releases 2026 6-Man State Football Bracket
The Grady Bronchos lead the tournament field as the top seed following an undefeated 9-0 regular season.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Football
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The New Mexico Activities Association has officially released the 2026 6-Man State Football bracket. Grady earned the number one seed for the tournament based on their perfect 9-0 regular season performance.
Why it matters
The tournament bracket determines the path for teams to reach the state championship following a full season of competition. Seedings reflect the performance of schools across the state throughout the year.
Top-seeded Grady finished the regular season at 9-0, while Mountainair holds the 2-seed with an 8-1 record. The field includes 3-seed Roy/Mosquero at 6-2, 4-seed Logan at 5-4, and qualifying opponents like Floyd at 4-4 and Dora at 2-6.
The players
New Mexico Activities Association
This organization oversees interscholastic athletic and activity programs for high schools across New Mexico.
Grady Bronchos
This high school football program earned the top seed in the state bracket after an undefeated regular season.
The details
The state tournament begins with quarterfinal matchups featuring the top teams from the regular season. These games are hosted at campus sites across New Mexico according to the official bracket.
Timeline
October 30, 2026: Four quarterfinal football games are held.
October 31, 2026: The Roy/Mosquero versus Animas quarterfinal game takes place.
Season Trajectory
This bracket release sets the final path for the 2026 post-season, directly determining the matchups that will decide this year's state champion. The seeding shifts the focus from regular season standings to a winner-take-all tournament format for all participating teams.
Fans and observers can now track the specific path each team must navigate to reach the state championship game. The quarterfinal matchups scheduled for October 30 and 31 establish the immediate schedule for the opening round of play.
The takeaway
The announcement of the state bracket marks the transition from regular season play to the high-stakes environment of the post-season. Participants and fans should note the game dates to follow the progression of the tournament through the quarterfinal round.
Further reading
For more on the latest state high school standings, visit the New Mexico Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KOB.
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