2026 OHSAA football playoffs: Greater Akron Week 12 matchups

In the 2026 OHSAA football playoffs, 10 Akron-area teams will vie for a state title, with four games and five teams taking place in Division II, Region 5. On October 30, four matchups will be played: Hudson vs. Jackson, Brecksville vs. Highland, Hoban vs. Walsh Jesuit, and Wadsworth vs. Mayfield.

Hudson and Jackson have a 5-4 series edge, with Jackson winning the last matchup 55-35. Hudson is entering its 19th playoff appearance and has reached the state semifinals three times, with a 27-18 postseason record. They defeated Jackson 52-12 on their previous playoff appearance.

Brecksville and Highland have a history, with Highland winning 38-7 in their only previous meeting. Highland enters its 16th playoff appearance and has reached the state semifinals once, with a 21-15 postseason record. Brecksville is making its 14th playoff appearance and has reached the state semifinals in 1983, finishing with an 11-12 playoff record.

Hoban and Walsh Jesuit have a 32-27 series edge, with Walsh leading the last matchup 30-0. Hoban is in its 22nd playoff appearance and has reached the state semifinals 11 times, with a 64-16 postseason record. They defeated Walsh 38-7 on their previous playoff encounter.

Eastlake North and Nordonia have a 2-1 series edge, with the Knights winning their last meeting 41-15. Nordonia has made the playoffs 21 times and reached the state semifinals three times, with a 23-20 playoff record. They beat North 41-0 on their previous playoff game.

Wadsworth and Mayfield have never met before in this year's playoffs. Wadsworth enters its 18th playoff appearance with a 17-17 postseason record, while Mayfield will be making its first appearance in the playoffs. Wadsworth beat Mayfield 41-0 on their previous encounter.