Utah High School Football Playoff Brackets Released
The Utah High School Activities Association has revealed the road to the 4A state title for the top 16 teams.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Football
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The Utah High School Activities Association released the 4A football playoff brackets this weekend. Park City secured the 15th seed and is set to face the second-seeded Hurricane team in the opening round.
Why it matters
The brackets were determined by an RPI computer ranking system that evaluates team records and the strength of their opponents. This system sets the path for all 16 teams competing for the state championship.
Park City enters the playoffs with a 5-5 regular season record, while Hurricane earned a top seed with a 9-1 finish. The playoff field consists of exactly 16 teams competing under the 4A designation.
The players
Utah High School Activities Association
This organization serves as the governing body for high school sports and activities throughout Utah.
Park City
The Miners football team finished the regular season with a 5-5 record.
Hurricane
The Hurricanes finished their regular season with a 9-1 record and secured the second seed in the 4A bracket.
The details
Park City enters the postseason with momentum after winning four of their final five regular season games. They are set to challenge Hurricane, a team that utilizes a traditional T offense with a quarterback under center and three running backs.
Timeline
Sept. 11: Park City lost to Salem Hills 14-7.
Oct. 17: The Utah High School Activities Association released the playoff brackets.
Oct. 30: Park City plays Hurricane in the first round.
Nov. 6: The winner faces the victor of the Salem Hills versus Mountain Crest game.
Season Trajectory
The release of the playoff brackets shifts the focus from regular season performance to the single-elimination tournament format. This seeding directly dictates the path to the state title and sets the competitive landscape for the remainder of the season.
Park City faces a critical seeding disadvantage as the 15th seed against a 9-1 Hurricane squad. The winner of this matchup advances to play the victor of the Salem Hills versus Mountain Crest game on Nov. 6.
The takeaway
The RPI system ensures that postseason placement is mathematically determined by a team's strength of schedule and overall record. Fans and players can now focus on the specific matchups ahead as the high-stakes tournament begins.
What happens next
The first round of the 4A state playoffs is scheduled for Oct. 30, followed by the second round on Nov. 6.
Further reading
For more on the state tournament path, read the latest updates on Utah Football.
More information
View the complete 4A playoff bracket on the official tournament portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Park Record.
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