The Hoover varsity football team from North Canton, OH, will host Buchtel of Akron, OH, in a non-conference home game today at 7 PM.
Hoover vs Buchtel Football Game Info:
What: Ohio High School Football
Who: Hoover vs Buchtel
When: Friday, August 22, 2025
Time: 7 PM
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Game preview: Hoover vs Buchtel
Hoover Hosts Buchtel in Season Opener Showdown
As the 2025-26 high school football season kicks off, Hoover High School (North Canton, OH) will welcome Buchtel High School (Akron, OH) for a highly anticipated non-conference matchup. Both teams enter the season with fresh rosters and zero games on the books, setting the stage for an exciting opener.
Team Rankings & Records
Buchtel enters the season with a national ranking of 3,437, placing them 210th in Ohio and 24th in their division. Hoover holds a stronger national profile at 1,682, ranked 104th in Ohio and 22nd in their division.
Neither team has recorded a win yet, as the season is just beginning. Both Hoover and Buchtel are starting from scratch with 0-0 overall records, home and away records, and win percentages. Points for (PF) and points against (PA) both stand at zero for each school, highlighting that this matchup will mark their first competitive outing of the season.
Common Opponents & Schedule Notes
Currently, there are no games played against common opponents, so the matchup between Hoover and Buchtel will provide the first measure of each team’s strength. Hoover opens their season at home against Buchtel, while Buchtel’s schedule lists an earlier away game against North High School on October 25.
Record Breakdown
Both Hoover and Buchtel are entering the season with clean slates across all categories: league play, non-league contests, home and away games, and playoff eligibility. This neutral starting point makes every game critical as teams aim to build momentum early in the season.
Season Outlook
Fans can expect a competitive game as Hoover, nationally ranked higher than Buchtel, will aim to assert its dominance at home. Buchtel, meanwhile, will look to make an early statement on the road and begin climbing the rankings. With both teams undefeated and untested, this season opener has the potential to set the tone for what promises to be an exciting high school football season in Ohio.
