COLUMBUS, Ohio-The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) released its weekly football computer ratings ahead of Week 9, starting from the fifth week of the season. These ratings determine which teams qualify for the playoffs, with the final report due on October 27. A total of 707 schools are included in the ratings, with the 72 largest schools in Division I and the others distributed across Divisions II to VII. The top 16 teams in each region will qualify for the state playoffs in November, aiming for a chance to compete in the state championship games from December 5-7 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton.
