2026 Ohio High School Football Third-Round Games Set for Nov. 13
The third-round regional semifinal games for the 2026 Ohio high school football state playoffs are scheduled for Friday, November 13, across all seven divisions, cantonrep.com reported. Teams battle this week to advance closer to the state championships held in Canton.
The official final football computer ratings for the tournament were released on Sunday, October 25, according to cantonrep.com.
The postseason kicked off with first-round matchups on October 30 and continued with second-round games on November 6, according to cantonrep.com. The top 12 teams in each region qualified for the tournament, with top seeds earning opening-round byes, cantonrep.com reported. Seeds 5 through 8 hosted first-round playoff games against seeds 9 through 12, while the top four seeds received a first-round bye before hosting a second-round game, according to cantonrep.com.
When are the third-round games played?
All third-round playoff games are scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday, November 13, unless noted otherwise, cantonrep.com reported. Fans can follow the matchups and watch games broadcast live on the NFHS Network throughout the postseason, according to cantonrep.com.
Which teams reached Division I Region 1?
In Division I, Region 1 features No. 5 Hudson (9-3) traveling to play No. 1 St. Edward (10-1), cantonrep.com reported. No. 7 Canton McKinley (9-3) faces No. 3 Mentor (9-2) in the other regional semifinal pairing listed by cantonrep.com.
How does Region 7 shape up in Division II?
Division II Region 7 matchups pit No. 4 New Albany (9-2) against No. 1 Watterson (10-0) at Ohio Dominican, dispatch.com reported. Meanwhile, No. 3 Massillon Washington (10-1) visits No. 2 Big Walnut (11-0), according to dispatch.com.
Where will the state finals take place?
The 2026 playoffs culminate with all seven state championship games played at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, cantonrep.com reported. This marks the sixth year that all divisional title games take place at the Canton stadium, running from December 3 to December 5, according to cantonrep.com.