Ohio High School Football Playoffs 2025: Division IV First Round Matchups, Predictions, Brackets

Starting in 2021, the OHSAA went to a format that saw the top 16 teams in each region qualify for postseason play. But starting in 2025, only 12 will make the playoffs with the top four seeds in each region earning a bye in the first round.

Cincinnati, Southeast Indiana high school football playoff games to watch in Week 11

The postseason of high school football has begun in Ohio and Indiana. Check out previews and predictions for all the local contests.
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Shelby Whippets to get well-earned 3-day weekend during rare high school football bye week

After securing the No. 1 seed in Division IV Region 14, the Whippets will see a rare bye week and will use it to their advantage. Here is how.

OHSAA partners with firm to answer schools’ questions before they vote on high school athletes making NIL money

A court ruling has forced OHSAA to reconsider its NIL policies as schools prepare for a pivotal emergency vote.
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Defending state champion banned from Ohio high school playoffs

A state champion in high school football has been banned from defending its title. The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced Saturday that Ironton has been removed from participating in the Division V playoffs,

With NIL on OHSAA's doorstep, here's what high school athletes, athletic directors think

Name, image and likeness opportunities have arrived for OHSAA athletes – at least temporarily, if not permanently – and opinions on NIL vary.

High school football rankings, Final USA Today Network Ohio Super 25 Poll for 2025

The final weekly High School Football Super 25 Poll features Cincinnati teams ranked heading into the playoffs.
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