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The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association’s Tournament Management Committee has given tentative approval to a Super 8 football tournament, a move that would cut the playoff field and re‑engineer the regular season if the Board of Directors gives final clearance.
The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association has green‑lighted a Super 8 format for several winter sports and is weighing a similar approach for football, prompting a heated discussion about divisional alignment, player safety and scheduling.
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.
The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association's Football Committee has green‑lighted a new Super 8 tournament for Division 1 and 2 teams, set to debut in the 2027‑28 season. The proposal now awaits further review before becoming official.