6-12-25 The OHSAA, thanks to some recent political pressure, has downsized Football playoff qualifiers in a region from 16 schools to 12 schools.

OHSAA To Announce Possible Football Playoff Change, From 16 To 12 Teams In A Region

OHSAA Football Playoff Structure Survey Sent To Member Schools

A Toledo Blade story in April by Dave Briggs went viral in Ohio –

The process to change from 16 to 12 got a political push from Ohio Senate President Rob McColley (R., Napoleon), after hearing from numerous coaches their displeasure with the present playoff structure. McColley met with OHSAA executive director Doug Ute. That is when the football playoff survey was sent out to member schools.