Michigan, October 27, 2025
News Summary
The Michigan high school football regular season has ended, and the playoff match-ups are set to commence soon. Scheduled games for the first round will include various local teams engaging in 11-Player and 8-Player state tournaments. Notable games will take place on October 31st and November 1st, with teams eager to showcase their talent and compete for a chance at the title. Fans can tune in to the NFHS Network for live coverage of the matches.
Michigan High School Football Playoff Pairings Announced for 2025 Season
The regular season for Michigan high school football has concluded, and numerous local teams are set to compete in at least a Round 1 playoff game. The playoff match-ups are scheduled to take place on October 31st and November 1st, 2025. Fans can look forward to exciting games that include both 11-Player and 8-Player state tournaments.
On October 31st, the following scheduled games are highlighted:
- Hartland (5-4) at Detroit Catholic Central (9-0) at 7 p.m.
- Salem (5-4) at Saline (8-1) at 7 p.m.
- Dearborn Fordson (7-2) at Farmington (7-2) at 7 p.m.
- Northville (7-2) at Cass Tech (9-0) at 7 p.m.
- South Lyon East (4-5) at South Lyon (9-0) at 7 p.m.
- Brother Rice (5-4) at Walled Lake Western (7-2)
- East Lansing (4-5) at White Lake Lakeland (7-2) at 7 p.m.
- Livonia Franklin (6-3) at Dexter (8-1) at 7 p.m.
- Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (6-2) vs North Farmington (6-3)
- Warren Mott (5-4) at Birmingham Groves (6-3)
- Birmingham Seaholm (5-4) at Warren Cousino (6-3) at 7 p.m.
- Redford Thurston (6-3) at Trenton (5-4) at 7 p.m.
An additional game on November 1st features Redford Union (7-2) at Madison Heights Lamphere (6-3). The playoff pairings and brackets will be revealed during a Selection Sunday show at 5 p.m. on the NFHS Network, available for viewing live and on-demand.
This year’s playoffs will engage fans from various regions, as Hometown Life covers high school football in areas including Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Canton, Commerce Twp., Farmington, Farmington Hills, Garden City, Livonia, Milford, Northville, Novi, Plymouth, Redford, South Lyon, Walled Lake, Wayne, Westland, White Lake, and Wixom. Fans can also sign up for a weekly Michigan Preps newsletter to receive updates on high school sports.
Coverage of the playoffs will involve several journalists specializing in sports reporting. Significant excitement surrounds the upcoming playoff season, showcasing local talent and fervor for high school football in Michigan.
FAQ
- When will the Michigan high school football playoffs take place?
The playoffs are scheduled for October 31st and November 1st, 2025. - Which teams are playing on October 31st?
Hartland, Salem, Dearborn Fordson, Northville, South Lyon East, Brother Rice, East Lansing, Livonia Franklin, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s, Warren Mott, Birmingham Seaholm, and Redford Thurston are playing on this date. - What is the format for the playoffs?
The playoffs will consist of both 11-Player and 8-Player state tournaments. - How can I watch the playoff games?
The playoffs will be viewable live and on-demand on the NFHS Network.
| Date | Match-up | Time |
|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | Hartland vs. Detroit Catholic Central | 7 p.m. |
| October 31, 2025 | Salem vs. Saline | 7 p.m. |
| October 31, 2025 | Dearborn Fordson vs. Farmington | 7 p.m. |
| October 31, 2025 | Northville vs. Cass Tech | 7 p.m. |
| October 31, 2025 | South Lyon East vs. South Lyon | 7 p.m. |
| October 31, 2025 | Brother Rice vs. Walled Lake Western | |
| October 31, 2025 | East Lansing vs. White Lake Lakeland | 7 p.m. |
| October 31, 2025 | Livonia Franklin vs. Dexter | 7 p.m. |
| October 31, 2025 | Orchard Lake St. Mary’s vs. North Farmington | |
| October 31, 2025 | Warren Mott vs. Birmingham Groves | |
| October 31, 2025 | Birmingham Seaholm vs. Warren Cousino | 7 p.m. |
| October 31, 2025 | Redford Thurston vs. Trenton | 7 p.m. |
| November 1, 2025 | Redford Union vs. Madison Heights Lamphere |
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Additional Resources
- MLive: Every Michigan High School Football Team in the 2025 State Playoffs
- Wikipedia: Michigan High School Athletic Association
- Detroit Free Press: MHSAA Football Playoff Schedule for 2025
- Google Search: Michigan High School Football Playoffs 2025
- Detroit News: Michigan High School Football State Playoff Pairings
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Football
- Sports Illustrated: Michigan High School Football 2025 Playoff Brackets
- Google News: Michigan High School Football News
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