MHSAA Football: Third-Round Matchups Set for Nov. 13

The Michigan High School Athletic Association has finalized the third-round schedule for its 2026 football playoffs. All games will be played on Nov. 13 and 14. The bracket includes 11-player regional contests and 8-player semifinals.

Unseeded and top-seeded teams face off in the 11-player divisions. In Division 1, undefeated East Kentwood (11-0) hosts Portage Central (10-1). Detroit Cass Tech (11-0) welcomes Northville (9-2). Romeo (11-0) plays Stoney Creek (9-2). Clarkston (10-1) hosts Detroit Catholic Central (10-1).

Division 6 features two marquee matchups involving undefeated teams. Sanford Meridian (11-0) travels to face Kingsley (11-0). Marine City (11-0) hosts Almont (11-0). In Division 4, Goodrich (11-0) plays Dearborn Divine Child (10-1). Pewamo-Westphalia (10-0) hosts Ithaca (10-1) in Division 7.

The 8-player semifinals are scheduled for Saturday. Gaylord St. Mary (11-0) faces Portland St. Patrick (11-0) at 12:30 p.m. at Cadillac High School. Deckerville (10-1) plays Pickford (9-2) at 4:30 p.m. at the same venue. Britton Deerfield (9-2) faces Mendon (11-0) at 1 p.m. at Ypsilanti Lincoln.

Other Division 2 semifinal action includes Colon (10-1) hosting Montabella (10-1) at 1 p.m. at Greenville High School. The MHSAA also confirmed specific game times and host schools for these eight-team regions, ensuring clear scheduling for local and regional fans.

Teams from across the state advance based on their regular season and first two playoff rounds. The released data confirms records for all participating schools. For example, in Division 3, Mason (10-1) visits Chelsea (11-0). In Division 5, Frankenmuth (10-1) hosts Saginaw Swan Valley (10-1). These results reflect the current standings as of the release date.