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The Florida High School Athletic Association has finalized football classifications for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years, with remaining fall sport classifications to be released in spring, covering various school size categories.
Miami Northwestern head football coach Teddy Bridgewater announced his suspension amid an FHSAA investigation into allegations of providing impermissible benefits to players, including covering team expenses, which has raised concerns given past violations in Florida high school sports. Despite the suspension, Bridgewater stated he remains committed to the team and has not left for another school. The team, ranked highly in Florida, is preparing for an upcoming season with high expectations.
The Florida High School Athletic Association has approved Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals for high school athletes, allowing them to profit from endorsements starting in the 2024-25 season. The new rules prohibit using school properties in NIL deals and ban certain types of endorsements. Schools are also forbidden from using NIL as a recruitment tool. This move aligns Florida with over 30 other states that permit NIL deals for high school athletes, though concerns about regulation and potential issues similar to those in college sports remain.