FOOTBALL
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RESOURCES
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
- NMAA FOOTBALL BYLAWS
- COACH EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
- NFHS LINE-TO-GAIN INSTRUCTIONS
- NFHS CLOCK OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS
- NFHS RULES CHANGES FOR 2026
- NFHS POINTS OF EMPHASIS FOR 2026
- NAERA Reconditioning Info – 10/1/25
- NAERA Reconditioning Info – 10/17/24
- NAERA Reconditioning Info – 9/1/23
- NOCSAE STATEMENT – 5/8/18
- NOCSAE Reconditioners List
- SEEDING & SELECTION COACHES INPUT FORM
- DISTRICT PLACEMENT FORM
FOOTBALL INFORMATION
- 2026 NFHS Football Rules Changes – Official Press Release
- SPORTS SPECIFIC COMMITTEE
- WILSON SPORTING GOODS HYPE VIDEO
- OFFICIAL BALL – WILSON GST 1003 Game Ball
- FOOTBALL PRACTICE REGULATIONS
- OFFSEASON WORKOUT REGULATIONS
- COMPETITION PERIOD & GAME LIMITATION GUIDELINES
- Preventing Exertional Heat Stroke in Football
- NFHS PREVENTING EXERTIONAL HEAT STROKE IN FOOTBALL LINEMAN
- GUIDANCE FOR MINIMIZING RISK IN FOOTBALL PRACTICE CONTACT DRILLS
- FOOTBALL FILM SUBMISSION POLICY
- NMAA BAND POLICY DURING FOOTBALL GAMES
- NFHS FOOTBALL JERSEY/PANT RULES
- NFHS FOOTBALL PAGE
MAXPREPS.COM NM FOOTBALL LINKS
- FOOTBALL TEAMS (by MaxPreps)
- STANDINGS (by MaxPreps)
- STAT LEADERS (by MaxPreps)
RULES CLINIC
ALL HEAD FOOTBALL COACHES MUST ATTEND THE JULY RULES CLINIC (July 24, 2026) OR COMPLETE THE ALTERNATE ONLINE CLINIC BETWEEN AUGUST 1-15
2026 FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
DATE – Oct. 30 – Nov. 28
| CLASS | BRACKETS | FIRST ROUND | QUARTERFINALS | SEMIFINALS | FINALS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Six-Man | Oct. 24 | N/A | Oct. 30-31 | Nov. 6-7 | Nov. 14 |
| Eight-Man | Oct. 24 | Oct. 30-31 | Nov. 6-7 | Nov. 13-14 | Nov. 21 |
| Class 2A | Oct. 31 | Nov. 6-7 | Nov. 13-14 | Nov. 20-21 | Nov. 28 |
| Class 3A | Oct. 31 | Nov. 6-7 | Nov. 13-14 | Nov. 20-21 | Nov. 28 |
| Class 4A | Oct. 31 | Nov. 6-7 | Nov. 13-14 | Nov. 20-21 | Nov. 28 |
| Class 5A | Oct. 31 | Nov. 6-7 | Nov. 13-14 | Nov. 20-21 | Nov. 28 |
| Class 6A | Oct. 31 | Nov. 6-7 | Nov. 13-14 | Nov. 20-21 | Nov. 28 |
STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP RESOURCES
- VIDEO STREAMING WITH THE NFHS NETWORK
- 2025 CHAMPIONSHIP GAME RECAPS
- 2026 NMAA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAM – 6-MAN
- 2026 NMAA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAM – 8-MAN
- 2026 NMAA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAM – 2A-6A
NMAA STATE FOOTBALL BRACKETS
TICKETS
Adult: $12.00
Student (k-12)/Senior (65+)/Military: $8.00
CREDIT CARD TICKET SALES VIA GOFAN ONLY
