An expanded field of teams could be on the way in the Illinois high school football playoffs.

On Tuesday, the IHSA announced that 11 possible rule changes to the IHSA’s constitution and bylaws will be voted on by schools in December.

The football proposal, Proposal 19, would move the start of the season up one week and eliminate the scrimmages. Sixteen teams would be added to each class in the playoffs, with byes to the 16 top teams in 7A/8A, and byes to the 8 top teams in the rest. There are currently 32 teams per class in the state playoffs.

Schools may vote in favor, against, or no opinion on each proposal. Voting runs from Dec. 1 to Dec. 15. A simple majority of yes or no votes cast will determine whether each proposal passes. Proposals that receive the simple majority vote from the

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