TSSAA freezes Division II-AAA football classification to eight teams for 2027-29

The TSSAA has decided to freeze its Division II football classifications for the 2027-29 cycle, limiting Division II-AAA to eight teams. This decision comes after several programs opted to play non-region schedules, resulting in fewer teams in the classification. TSSAA executive director Mark Reeves clarified that previous rules required adjustments when teams left, but no changes were made this time. The eight teams participating in Division II-AAA will be Baylor, Brentwood Academy, Briarcrest Christian, Ensworth, Knoxville Catholic, Lipscomb Academy, McCallie, and Montgomery Bell Academy. The decision was reached unanimously at an emergency Board of Control meeting on October 1.

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