Tennessee High School Football: Oakland Reveals 2026 Schedule

The state powerhouse Patriots look to reload after winning the 2025 state championship.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:51pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the abstracted forms of high school football players in motion, with the team colors of navy blue, orange, and white as the primary visual elements.Oakland High School's 2026 football schedule release showcases the program's continued dominance in Tennessee high school football.Murfreesboro Today

Oakland High School, a Tennessee high school football powerhouse, has released its 2026 schedule. The Patriots are coming off a state championship season in 2025 but will have to replace several key starters who have graduated, including players headed to Ole Miss, Tennessee, and Middle Tennessee State. The full 2026 schedule features matchups against in-state rivals as well as a road game against an Ohio opponent.

Why it matters

Oakland is one of the top public high school football programs in Tennessee, consistently competing for state championships. Their schedule release provides an early look at the challenges they will face as they aim to defend their title and maintain their status as an elite program in the state.

The details

Oakland's 2026 schedule features several key matchups, including an out-of-state game against Centerville High School in Ohio on August 28. Other notable opponents include in-state rivals Smyrna, Pearl-Cohn, Siegel, Blackman, and Riverdale. The Patriots will look to reload after graduating several key starters from their 2025 state championship team.

  • Oakland ended the 2025 season with a 15-0 record and as the state's No. 2 ranked team.
  • The Patriots won the 2025 TSSAA BlueCross Bowl Class 6A, Division I state championship.
  • Oakland's 2026 schedule was released on April 10, 2026.

The players

Oakland High School

A respected public high school in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, known for its strong academics, competitive athletics, and vibrant extracurricular programs.

Craig Tutt

An Ole Miss signee who graduated from Oakland after the 2025 season.

Joel Wyatt

A Tennessee enrollee who graduated from Oakland after the 2025 season.

Justis Haggard

A Middle Tennessee enrollee who graduated from Oakland after the 2025 season.

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What they’re saying

“High school football schedules for the 2026 season are coming out one-by-one out of every state around the country and one that is a breeding ground for college prospects is Tennessee, with a number of squads finalizing their fall slates.”

— Andy Villamarzo, Author

What’s next

Oakland will look to reload its roster and prepare for the 2026 season as they aim to defend their state championship.

The takeaway

Oakland High School's release of its 2026 football schedule highlights the school's status as a Tennessee high school football powerhouse. Despite graduating several key players, the Patriots will look to maintain their winning tradition and compete for another state title.