The Opponent Strength Index (OSI) provides a preseason snapshot of the overall strength of schedule for SSAA 8-Man programs heading into the 2025 season. The higher the OSI rating, the tougher the schedule a team is expected to face. As the season unfolds, the OSI will update weekly based on results, reflecting both performance and the quality of competition. It also serves as one of several key components in the Florida Power Rankings Index (FPRI), which delivers a comprehensive measure of team strength across the state.
1. Florida Deaf & Blind
Division: First Coast
Preseason OSI: 53.90
2. SLAM Tampa
Division: Gulf
Preseason OSI: 50.49
3. Lake Mary Prep
Division: Bay
Preseason OSI: 48.10
4. First Coast Christian
Division: First Coast
Preseason OSI: 47.76
5. Academy at the Lakes
Division: Gulf
Preseason OSI: 46.27
6. Bell Creek Academy
Division: Southwest
Preseason OSI: 46.02
7. Bradenton Christian
Division: Southwest
Preseason OSI: 42.55
8. Foundation Christian
Division: Southwest
Preseason OSI: 41.84
9. Riverview Academy (Riverview)
Division: Southwest
Preseason OSI: 41.41
10. Geneva Classical
Division: Central
Preseason OSI: 40.64
To see the remaining OSI rankings for SSAA 8-Man, become a Premium Season Ticket Member or Premium Monthly Season Ticket Member or login below if you already have a membership.
These OSI rankings will evolve weekly throughout the 2025 season as games are played, offering an updated look at the toughest schedules in SSAA 8-Man football.
















![Florida Deaf & Blind will have the toughest schedule among the 28 SSAA 8-Man teams in 2025. [Photo Courtesy of Florida School for the Deaf & Blind]](https://floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/FPRI-SSAA-8-Man-OSI-toughest-schedules-for-2025-1-750x422.jpg)
![FHSAA Logo [Courtesy of the Florida High School Athletic Association]](https://floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FHSAA-Featured-120x86.jpg)
![Bishop Moore has surged into the Florida Power 25 rankings and is 8-0 on the season [Instagram/Bishop Moore Catholic Athletics]](https://floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FPRI-Florida-Power-25-Rankings-following-Week-9-Featured-120x86.jpg)
![Evans has made significant moves in the FPRI rankings and has now made a late season surge after defeating Lake Mary last week [Instagram/Evans High School | DVT Progam]](https://floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FPRI-Top-10-Classification-Rankings-following-Week-9-Featured-120x86.jpg)
![Winter Haven is a favorite this week and could win a district championship as well in their Week 10 contest. [X/@WHCoachWhite]](https://floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FPRI-Forecast-Week-10-Featured-120x86.jpg)
![St. Augustine is a heavy favorite in their Week 10 game. [X/@SAHSJackets]](https://floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FPRI-Projected-Scores-Week-10-Featured-120x86.jpg)
![Carey Metts (left) and George Wade (right) are currently leading Orangewood Christian and Eustis respectively. However, they are not expected to be the leaders in charge come the 2026 season [Courtesy of Orangewood Christian & X/@GWadeFF]](https://floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Orangewood-Christiand-and-Eustis-coaching-openings-Featured-120x86.jpg)
![American Heritage (Delray Beach) has the toughest schedule for the 2025 season among the 20 teams in the SSAA Atlantic League. [X/@stallionsfb]](https://floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/FPRI-SSAA-Atlantci-OSI-toughest-schedules-for-2025-75x75.jpg)
![Seffner Christian is among the SSAA 11-Man teams that have the toughest schedules in the league for 2025. [Photo Courtesy of Seffner Christian]](https://floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/FPRI-SSAA-11-Man-OSI-toughest-schedules-for-2025--75x75.jpg)