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Memphis Central Football

Tennessee · 5A · Region 8 · Memphis
Power
+9.6
▼1.3
TN Rank
#53
▼4
5A Rank
#11
Record
8-2
Proj Rec
8-2
State Title Odds
0.2%
5A

Memphis Central is a Tennessee high school football program (Class 5A, Region 8, TSSAA). The 2026 record stands at 8-2. The Cooper Predictor rates Memphis Central at +9.6, No. 53 of 350 rated Tennessee teams and No. 11 of 46 in 5A. The model projects an 8-2 finish, with state title odds of 0.2%. The model's pre-game picks are 7-2 in Memphis Central games this season. Most recent result: lost to Munford 21-41 on Oct 30. Next up: vs Northeast on Nov 6 — the model projects Memphis Central 38-17, giving Memphis Central a 90% chance to win.

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Updated Nov 2, 2026 · Power ratings are calibrated within each state, so a rating from one state can't be compared directly with another's.

2026 schedule, predictions & results

DateOpponentProjectionResult
Aug 21vs MelroseL 24-28 44% ✗W 42-0
Aug 28vs BoltonW 45-3 97% ✓W 44-0
Sep 4@ White StationW 27-13 74% ✓W 35-7
Sep 18vs BrightonW 38-6 96% ✓W 49-17
Sep 25vs GermantownW 34-14 85% ✓W 28-21
Oct 2@ Overton (Memphis)W 45-7 99% ✓W 45-18
Oct 16vs Memphis University SchoolW 45-21 87% ✗L 21-42
Oct 22vs KingsburyW 56-10 100% ✓W 58-6
Oct 30vs MunfordL 24-35 27% ✓L 21-41
Nov 6vs NortheastW 38-17 90%—

Projection = the model's pick, projected score and Memphis Central's win probability. For games already played it is the pick frozen before kickoff, with ✓ or ✗ beside it — every pick stays public.

Memphis Central graduates playing college football

Khmari JohnsonFlorida Atlantic FBS
Jeremiah SkinnerBaldwin Wallace D-III
LaRon JohnsonHendrix D-III

Compiled from publicly published team rosters and signing announcements. Some schools do not list a high school, so a player may be missing — it is not a judgement on the player.

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