MIAA Greenlights Super 8 Football Tournament, Sparking Debate Over Format and Equity
The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association’s football committee has given its stamp of approval to a bold new postseason model. By a vote of 13‑4, the panel endorsed a Division 1A Super 8 tournament that would replace the current 128‑team playoff field with a streamlined 72‑team format beginning in the 2027 season.
May 14, 2026