The open week kept many teams stagnant in the Knoxville area Super 25 Football Rankings. There was still movement within the top 10 after Grace Christian's thrilling 50-48 win over Sevier County.
Sevier County now has two regular season losses for the first time since 2022.
Here's a look at the Super 25 rankings entering Week 9 of the 2026 TSSAA season.
Knoxville area Super 25 Football Rankings
1. Alcoa (7-0)
Previous ranking: No. 1; Week 8 result: Open; Week 9: vs. Heritage, Oct. 16
2. Maryville (6-1)
Previous ranking: No. 2; Week 8 result: Open; Week 9: at Science Hill, Oct. 16
3. Knoxville Catholic (6-1)
Previous ranking: No. 3; Week 8 result: Open; Week 9: at McCallie, Oct. 16
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4. Greeneville (7-0)
Previous ranking: No. 4; Week 8 result: Open; Week 9: vs. Volunteer, Oct. 16
5. Grace Christian (7-0)
Previous ranking: No. 6; Week 8 result: beat Sevier County 50-48; Week 9: vs. CAK, Oct. 15
6. Powell (7-0)
Previous ranking: No. 5; Week 8 result: Open; Week 9: vs. Jefferson County, Oct. 16
7. Knoxville Central (6-1)
Previous ranking: No. 7; Week 8 result: Open; Week 9: vs Halls, Oct. 16
8. Oak Ridge (6-1)
Previous ranking: No. 9; Week 8 result: Open; Week 9: at Hardin Valley, Oct. 16
9. Sevier County (5-2)
Previous ranking: No. 8; Week 8 result: lost to Grace Christian 50-48; Week 9: at Tennessee High, Oct. 16
10. CAK (6-0)
Previous ranking: No. 10; Week 8 result: Open; Week 9: at Grace Christian, Oct. 16
11. Gibbs (6-1)
Previous ranking: No. 11; Week 8 result: Open; Week 9: vs. Fulton, Oct. 16
12. Lakeway Christian (6-1)
Previous ranking: No. 12; Week 8 result: Open; Week 9: vs. Chattanooga Christian, Oct. 16
13. Hardin Valley (5-2)
Previous ranking: No. 13; Week 8 result: Open; Week 9: vs. Oak Ridge, Oct. 16
14. Coalfield (6-1)
Previous ranking: No. 14; Week 8 result: Open; Week 9: vs. Wartburg Central, Oct. 16
15. Loudon (6-1)
Previous ranking: No. 15; Week 8 result: Open; Week 9: at Rhea County, Oct. 16
16. Seymour (6-1)
Previous ranking: No. 16: Week 8 result: beat Northview Academy 41-0; Week 9: Open
17. Greenback (7-0)
Previous ranking: No. 17; Week 8 result: Open; Week 9: at Oakdale, Oct. 16
18. Sweetwater (6-1)
Previous ranking: No. 18; Week 8 result: beat Campbell County 63-14; Week 9: at Oneida, Oct. 16
19. Jellico (8-0)
Previous ranking: No. 19; Week 8 result: beat Unaka 62-12; Week 9: Open
20. Anderson County (4-3)
Previous ranking: No. 20; Week 8 result: Open; Week 9: at Union County, Oct. 16
21. South-Doyle (5-2)
Previous ranking: No. 21; Week 8 result: Open; Week 9: at Clinton, Oct. 16
22. Kingston (6-2)
Previous ranking: No. 22; Week 8 result: beat Scott 42-14; Week 9: Open
23. Austin-East (5-2)
Previous ranking: No. 23; Week 8 result: beat Gatlinburg-Pittman 50-29; Week 9: vs. Carter, Oct. 16
24. Cosby (6-1)
Previous ranking: No. 24; Week 8 result: beat North Greene 64-28; Week 9: vs. Sunbright, Oct. 16
25. Concord Christian (4-3)
Previous ranking: No. 25; Week 8 result: Open; Week 9: at South Greene, Oct. 16
Wynton Jackson covers high school sports for Knox News. Email: wynton.jackson@knoxnews.com
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