Father Ryan football sets independent schedule for next two seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 11:02 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Father Ryan football announced on September 27 that it will compete on an independent schedule for the 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 seasons. This decision leaves Division II-AAA and the TSSAA playoffs. Father Ryan president Paul Davis expressed concerns about alignment with the TSSAA's mission regarding student-athletes. The school aims to maintain competition with long-standing rivals. Father Ryan follows Christ Presbyterian Academy, which also opted for an independent schedule. The TSSAA reclassification deadline is October 2.
- •Father Ryan will not participate in TSSAA playoffs for two seasons.
- •The independent schedule begins in 2027-2028.
- •Father Ryan currently holds a 3-3 record this season.
- •The TSSAA reclassification period ends on October 2.
- •Christ Presbyterian Academy also announced an independent schedule.
- 11:02 PMYahoo Sports — Father Ryan football going independent for next 2 seasons, ineligible for TSSAA playoffs
"Father Ryan football announced on Sept. 27 that it will play an independent schedule for the next two seasons.
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