Prep football playoffs in Illinois will look a little different in the fall.

The Illinois High School Association is changing its playoff seeding system for most football classes. At the IHSA Board of Directors meeting this month, members approved a 1-to-32 seeding proposal for Class 1A through Class 6A. Class 7A and Class 8A already followed the format. Additionally, the IHSA Football Advisory Committee has recommended the start of a sanctioned 8-man football playoff starting in 2023. The sport has seen an increase in participation over the past few years. The board has not officially acted yet on the recommendation, but currently around 40 schools across the state field an 8-man football team. Supporters think that number will rise with the addition of an I-H-S-A championship series.