Ohio High School Football: 2025 state championship matchups, predictions

The Ohio high school football playoffs head into the OHSAA state championships this week at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton for classes Division I through VII.

With plenty of storylines galore throughout the week, we are now going around the country for state championship matchups, game times and predictions as the high school football season winds down in its final weeks.

Who will comes away with the win in this week’s Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) state championship games?

The OHSAA released all of the Ohio high school football state championship matchups and we go class-by-class on who’s playing who this upcoming week for a chance to win a state championship. We also give you our game-by-game predictions and those according to the Massey Ratings.

The Massey Ratings, officially used during the BCS era, is a model that ranks sports teams by analyzing game outcomes, strength of schedule, and margin of victory.

Here are the Ohio high school football state championship games for Dec. 5-7:

Division I

Olentangy Orange vs. St. Xavier, 7:30 p.m. ET, Friday

Massey Prediction: St. Xavier 21, Olentangy Orange 20

Andy’s Prediction: Olentangy Orange 27, St. Xavier 24

Division II

Anderson vs. Avon, 7 p.m. ET, Tonight

Massey Prediction: Avon 35, Anderson 21

Andy’s Prediction: Avon 42, Anderson 35

Division III

Central Catholic vs. Bishop Watterson, 3 p.m. ET, Friday

Massey Prediction: Bishop Watterson 31, Central Catholic 21

Andy’s Prediction: Central Catholic 28, Bishop Watterson 27

Division IV

Glenville vs. Shelby, 10:30 a.m. ET, Friday

Massey Prediction: Shelby 28, Glenville 20

Andy’s Prediction: Glenville 21, Shelby 17

Division V

Liberty Center vs. Wheelersburg, 7:30 p.m. ET, Saturday

Massey Prediction: Liberty Center 36, Wheelersburg 14

Andy’s Prediction: Liberty Center 31, Wheerlersburg 20

Division VI

Hopewell-loudon vs. Kirtland, 3 p.m. ET, Saturday

Massey Prediction: Kirtland 27, Hopewell-loudon 21

Andy’s Prediction: Kirtland 30, Hopewell-loudon 28

Division VII

Hillsdale vs. St. Henry, 10:30 a.m. ET, Saturday

Massey Prediction: St. Henry 35, Hillsdale 6

Andy’s Prediction: St. Henry 40, Hillsdale 14

How to Follow Ohio High School Football

For Ohio high school football fans looking to keep up with scores around the nation, staying updated on the action is now easier than ever with the Rivals High School Scoreboard. This comprehensive resource provides real-time updates and final scores from across the Buckeye State, ensuring you never miss a moment of the Friday night frenzy. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, the Rivals High School Scoreboard is your one-stop destination for tracking all the Ohio high school football excitement across the state.