With the final realignments set for the next two years, the 3A classification will implement a new football playoff format that involves all 12 schools beginning with the upcoming 2017 season.

Similar to the past four years the 3A classification will consist of a North and South Division, each comprised of six schools. The playoff change gives the top two seeds from each division a bye into the second round, while the No. 3 and 4 seeds would meet the No. 5 and 6 seeds from the opposite division.

In 2016 Juan Diego and Canyon View played in the final regular season game, only to play in the opening round of the playoffs the following week. Grantsville and Delta also played each other in back-to-back weeks to end the season, sparking talk of a change in format.

The new format also replaces the 10th week of the regular season, which is often used for 3A North and 3A South schools to meet in an exhibition contest before the playoffs. The previous format had the top four teams from each division advancing to the playoffs, leaving the last two schools out.

The higher seeds will host the first two rounds of playoff action. The semifinals and championship will remain at a neutral site. The newly implemented format is currently the system used by the 2A classification.

Under the latest round of realignment the 3A North Division will consist of Emery, Carbon, Judge Memorial, Grantsville, Morgan and Union. The South will be made up of Juan Diego, Juab, Richfield, North Sanpete, Manti and Delta.