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Florida high school football will introduce a new Open Division next year for the state's top eight teams.

The Florida High School Athletic Association is considering human oversight, not just power rankings, to select the teams.

MIAMI — The Open Division is coming to Florida high school football next year, but it's still uncertain how the eight teams will be determined.

Craig Damon, executive director of the Florida High School Athletic Association, told the USA TODAY Florida Network on Dec. 12 that he is open to having human oversight over the process.

"We plan to have something besides just rankings," Damon said. "We're exploring options."

The Open Division will feature the top eight teams in the state in their own bracket, separate from the other classes.

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