Week 5 is here, and the 2026 high school football season is officially moving into the heart of the regular season. A total of 180 games are on the schedule this week as teams continue their push toward the postseason.
Region play takes center stage in Week 5, with 104 regional matchups on the slate. Five schools will step outside the TSSAA ranks to take on non-TSSAA opponents, while just four teams will have an open date this week.
The schedule also features 15 games being played on Thursday or Saturday, giving fans plenty of opportunities to catch the action throughout the week.
Historical Notes
Harriman at Rockwood
The home team of the contest between these two opponents has won every year dating back to 2022. For the last two years, the game has been determined by exactly 37 points.
Page at Henry County
Page won 56-52 in the 2021 playoff semifinals. Page also won 27-24 in the 2022 playoff semifinals.
NFHS Network Coverage
This week, schools will broadcast 99 games live on the NFHS Network. With a subscription, fans can stream every matchup for one low monthly or annual fee.
Watching the games is easy, whether it's on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Download the NFHS Network app from Google Play or the iTunes App Store and take the live coverage with you wherever you go.
