TSSAA Names 2026 Titans Mr. Football Semifinalists
Semifinalists were named across nine classifications, with five kicker candidates also advancing for the 2026 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football awards.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Football
The TSSAA announced semifinalists in nine classifications for the 2026 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football awards, along with five semifinalists for Kicker of the Year. The list will be narrowed to three finalists in each class and for kicker of the year.
Why it matters
The awards recognize high school football players in Tennessee based on 2026 regular season performance, with academics and character also taken into consideration. Statewide visibility for top prep athletes shapes recruiting and recognition across the state's high school football community.
Nine classifications and five kicker candidates advanced to the semifinal stage, with three finalists per class and for kicker of the year to be named later. Final winners will not be known until the December 6, 2026 ceremony.
The players
Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA)
The TSSAA is the governing body that oversees interscholastic athletics for public and private high schools across Tennessee.
Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are the NFL franchise based in Nashville, whose name is attached to the state's high school football awards.
The details
A committee of statewide sports writers selected winners based on performance in the 2026 regular season, and high school head coaches and members of the media nominated the finalists. Academics and character were also considered in the selection process.
Timeline
November 5, 2026: Semifinalists announced for the Titans Mr. Football awards.
November 24, 2026: Three finalists per class and for kicker of the year to be announced at 6:30 p.m. CT.
December 6, 2026: Winners to be announced at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.
Season Trajectory
The Mr. Football program, co-sponsored with the Tennessee Titans, follows an annual cycle in which regular season performance feeds into semifinalist and finalist selections each fall. This year's announcement continues that cycle, with winners set to be recognized in December at Nissan Stadium.
Fans following Tennessee high school football can track which players advance to the finalist stage on November 24. The final ceremony on December 6 will determine the Mr. Football and Kicker of the Year honorees for 2026.
The takeaway
Following the Mr. Football process offers a clear look at how Tennessee recognizes high school talent across both athletic production and character. Readers interested in the program can watch the November 24 finalist announcement for the next update.
What happens next
Three finalists in each class and for kicker of the year will be announced at 6:30 p.m. CT on November 24, 2026, with winners revealed December 6, 2026, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.
Further reading
Explore more Tennessee football coverage for context on the state's high school game.
