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What would the FHSAA football postseason look like in the new College Football Playof?

What would the FHSAA football postseason look like in the new College Football Playof?

The end of the 2024 Florida high school football season in the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) is coming to a close, but with that, we’ve considered a specific hypothetical scenario: How would the FHSAA football playoffs play out The new look Should this 12-team College Football Playoff format take place this winter?

We at High School On SI Florida ranked the top 12 teams last week based on the latest FHSAA high school football rankings. From there, we’ll show you all six matchups and some of the teams that would be in the bubble in this hypothetical scenario.

Below are the matchups:

Nease head coach Collin Drafts speaks to his team after defeating Buchholz 20-17 in overtime in September in high school football

Nease head coach Collin Drafts speaks to his team after defeating Buchholz 20-17 in overtime in high school football on Sept. 30, 2024. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union] / Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Battle of Northeast Florida teams face off between top team Nease and bottom finals club Raines. Collin Drafts has done a really good job with the Panthers this season and is in the conversation for Coach of the Year at Florida State. This would be a defensive game that would be limited to the final quarter.

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Wait, wait. Didn’t we already see this game from the regular season? Why yes, you did, and that’s why we’d love nothing more than to see a redux between the Rams and the Dreadnaughts Part II. The first meeting on September 6th was an absolute blast as Lakeland edged Lake Mary 35-34 in overtime behind a great performance from MVP candidate Shanard Clower. I’m sure Noah Grubbs would like a second chance at the Dreadanaughts.

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Juan Rodriguez of Miami Norland (Florida) does a backflip as he leads his teammates onto the field before the start of the FHSAA 2M State Football Championship game at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee. / Photo: Matt Christopher

Miami Norland’s talented defensive front against Venice’s offensive line would be a sight to behold. The Indians have proven their ability to run the ball effectively against almost anyone, even IMG Academy. We feel this game represents a high score for both clubs and has the makings of an all-time classic between the two powerhouses.

First Academy quarterback Salomon Georges

First Academy quarterback Salomon Georges threw two touchdown passes in a 77-19 Kickoff Classic win over Leto High School. / The First Academy

The most exciting competition when it comes to not having all of the family’s high school stars on one side would certainly be between the Jaguars and the Royals. In Jeff Conaway’s second year, First Academy has made a rapid rise to the top, becoming one of the best teams in the state. Possession victories over Edgewater and Sanford Seminole confirmed this. When moving to Gadsden County, the Jaguars only suffered one loss against Coffee (Georgia). A good performance against Venice in preseason makes this game a must-see.

The Cardinal Newman Crusaders hosted the Pahokee High School Blue Devils

The Cardinal Newman Crusaders hosted the Pahokee High School Blue Devils in the FHSAA boys soccer game on September 13, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Cardinal Newman defeated Pahokee 43-8. The halftime performance by the Pahokee marching band followed a performance by the Crusaders cheerleaders. / THOMAS CORDY/THE PALM BEACH POST / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

It’s hard not to imagine Jones simply relying on quarterback Dereon Coleman’s playmaking abilities and letting him carry him to the next round. For what the Fightin’ Tigers have done all season, staying on par with every team across the state, we would imagine this is another accomplishment. If they do meet, we think it should be at the good old Camping World Stadium.

Armwood defeated Tampa Bay Tech 31-27 in Week 3

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Would the 305 get revenge after the Hawks came to South Florida and beat Miami Norland in the preseason? This would arguably be the best game of all as far as first-round matchups go, as the Rockets just beat Miami Norland for the GMAC championship and the Hawks have proven themselves to be the best team in the Tampa Bay area. Grab your popcorn and watch two very talented skill groups compete in this game.

Bubble teams #13-20: Chaminade Madonna, Manatee, Niceville, Vanguard, Eau Gallie, Bolles, Mosley, Wiregrass Ranch

Notable teams under No. 20: St. Thomas Aquinas, Cardinal Mooney, Clearwater Central Catholic, Plantation American Heritage, Miami Northwestern, Naples, West Boca Raton

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–Andy Villamarzo | [email protected] | @sblivefl