For those not aware, the FHSAA Board of Directors is meeting on November 2-3, and will be deciding on the football classification model for next year. The proposal before them reduces classifications to six (1A-5A + Rural). Teams will still be placed in districts, but district play will not be required. Teams will play 8 games through Week 9, and then the four highest rated teams will be placed into the district tournament to determine the district champion. The four district champions and four highest rated at-large teams will enter the regional bracket. So big changes could be coming in 2026, if the Board of Directors votes for this proposal.