OHSAA releases football computer rankings for Week 8

The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) has released its official football computer ratings as the regular season enters Week 8. These weekly ratings are used to determine playoff positioning, with the top 12 schools in each region qualifying for the postseason. Additionally, the top four seeds in each region are awarded a first-round bye.

The rankings cover 706 schools playing 11-man football across seven divisions. In Division I, Region 1, Lakewood St. Edward holds the top spot with a 6-1 record, followed by Mentor and Hudson. Other notable rankings include Division III Region 11, where Licking Valley leads at 7-0, and Division IV Region 15, where New Lexington maintains a 7-0 record.