Top 25 Michigan high school football rankings (11/6/2023)

See where the top teams rank entering the quarterfinals

Eight teams remain in each division of Michigan high school football, so we've ranked many of the remaining teams as we enter the MHSAA quarterfinals. 

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Belleville remains at the top after the Tigers crushed previous No. 6 Saline in the District finals.

Here is the Michigan high school football Power 25:

Michigan high school football Power 25

No. 1 Belleville (11-0)

Belleville captured its sixth consecutive district title with a dominating 65-14 win over Saline. Junior five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood had four passing touchdowns, and senior running back and linebacker Jeremiah Beasley (Michigan commit) ran for two. 

The Tigers have now won 36 games in a row. Belleville will play Northville (10-1) for a regional championship next. 

No. 2 Rockford (11-0)

Rockford was able to beat Grandville 49-28 to advance to a regional final. The Rams had over 250 yards rushing and nearly 400 total yards of offense. Rockford has to face Davison (11-0) next for a chance to get in the semi-finals, and it will be one of the biggest games in Michigan. 

No. 3 Mason (11-0)

Mason was able to take care of Dewitt 42-7 Friday night. The Bulldogs have scored at least 40 points in all but four games this season. Mason advances to play Walled Lake Western (10-1) for a regional title, a team it already beat 30-7 on October 13. 

No. 4 Davison (11-0)

Davison edged out Grand Blanc for a 24-17 victory. 24 points is the least Davison has scored in a game this season, with the previous low being 31. Davison might need more offensive output when it goes up against Rockford (11-0) for a regional championship on November 11. 

No. 5 West Bloomfield (9-2)

The Lakers defeated Eisenhower 24-6 in their district title game on Friday. West Bloomfield’s defense showed up and showed out, holding Eisenhower to under 150 total yards and a season low six points. West Bloomfield advances to play Clarkston (6-5) for a regional championship. 

No. 6 Southfield A&T (10-1)

Southfield A&T was able to cruise by Cass Tech for a 36-25 victory Saturday afternoon. Senior Warrior quarterback Isaiah Marshall (Kansas commit) had complete control of the offense, throwing three touchdowns and running in another one. Southfield A&T will compete against Chippewa Valley (8-2) for a regional title on November 10.

No. 7 De La Salle (9-2)

De La Salle was able to beat University of Detroit Jesuit 25-6. The Pilots got it done with their rushing attack, totaling nearly 200 yards on the ground. De La Salle moves on to play Roseville (8-3) on November 10. 

No. 8 Chippewa Valley (8-2)

The Big Reds were able to beat Dakota 17-7 for a district championship. Chippewa Valley’s defense held Dakota to under 210 total yards, and it's the second time in the last three games Chippewa Valley has held its opponent to seven points or less. Chippewa Valley advances to play Southfield A&T (10-1) for a regional title next. 

No. 9 Muskegon (9-2)

Muskegon defeated Mona Shores 42-28 Friday night. The Big Reds had over 400 total yards, with most of it coming on the ground. Muskegon will play Heritage (8-3) for a regional title on November 11. 

No. 10 Northville (10-1)

Northville was able to beat Detroit Catholic Central 24-17 for a district title. Detroit Catholic Central actually outgained the Mustangs 301-245, but the Mustangs were able to capitalize more. Northville has a tough task ahead, as its set to face Belleville (11-0) for a regional championship. 

No. 11 Clarkston (6-5)

Clarkston knocked off Lake Orion with a 38-37 win in their district title game Friday night. Clarkston had lost to Lake Orion 42-21 on October 6, but the Wolves came prepared with the season on the line. Clarkston will play West Bloomfield (9-2) in a regional championship next. 

No. 12 Forest Hills Central (10-1)

The Rangers handled Mt. Pleasant 45-21 in their district title game on Saturday. Forest Hills Central put up over 400 total yards, and over half of it came on the ground. Next, Forest Hills Central will try to hand Gaylord (11-0) its first loss of the season with a regional championship on the line. 

No. 13 Walled Lake Western (10-1)

Walled Lake Western dominated Avondale 50-22 en route to a district championship. The Warriors ran for over 400 yards while holding Avondale under 100. Walled Lake Western’s defense will be under more stress next week when it faces Mason (11-0) for a regional title. 

No. 14 Grand Rapids Catholic Central (10-1)

The Cougars dominated Berrien Springs 49-7 Friday night. Grand Rapids Catholic Central has scored 38 points or more in all but two games this season. The Cougars face cross-town rival West Catholic (11-0) next with a regional title on the line. 

No. 15 Heritage (9-2)

The Hawks were able to beat Dow 35-13 in their district title game. Heritage has scored at least 30 points in every game this season except for one (22 against Davison). Heritage has to play Muskegon next (9-2) for a regional title on November 11. 

No. 16 Corunna (11-0)

Corunna defeated Notre Dame Prep 28-17 Friday night. The Fighting Irish nearly outgained Corunna by 100 yards, but it was the Cavaliers that found themselves in the endzone more. Corunna will play Lutheran North (9-2) for a regional title on November 10. 

No. 17 Byron Central (10-1)

Byron Center edged out Caledonia for a 31-28 win in their district title game. The Bulldogs threw for nearly 400 yards, and they were able to hold Caledonia under 170 yards passing. Byron Center advances to play East Lansing (9-2) for a regional championship on November 10. 

No. 18 Roseville (8-3)

Roseville was able to beat Grosse Pointe South 24-17 Friday night. Roseville had lost to Grosse Pointe South 16-7 on September 22, but the Panthers got revenge with the season on the line. Roseville advances to play De La Salle (9-2) for a regional title next. 

No. 19 Gaylord (11-0)

The Blue Devils beat Petoskey 23-14 in their district title game. Gaylord finished with over 300 total yards of offense, and nearly all of it came on the ground. Gaylord is set to play Forest Hills Central for a regional championship on November 10. 

No. 20 Zeeland West (8-3)

The Dux defeated Coopersville 46-32 Friday night. Zeeland West has scored 98 points combined in its last two games, which were preceded by three straight losses. The Dux will play Western (10-1) in a regional championship game on November 11. 

No. 21 River Rouge (7-4)

The River Rouge Panthers defeated Riverview 49-27 in their district title game. After losing four of their first five games, the Panthers have now won six games in a row heading into the third round of playoffs. River Rouge is set to face King (6-6) next. 

No. 22 Detroit King (6-6)

After losing to Grosse Pointe North 48-3 just two weeks ago, King was able to annihilate GPN 49-0 in their rematch for the district title. Heading into the playoffs, King was on a three-game losing streak. King has scored 99 points over its last two games, and it gets a chance to stay on a roll against River Rouge (7-4) on November 10. 

No. 23 Harper Woods (8-3)

The Pioneers dominated Marysville 50-0 to advance to a regional championship. Harper Woods’ defense has been formidable, giving up a total of 27 points over the last five games. The Pioneers are set to play Airport (10-1) on November 11. 

No. 24 Niles (10-1)

Niles handled Paw Paw 42-13 Friday night. Niles has held their opponent to 13 points or less in eight games this season, including four shutouts. The Vikings play Portland (11-0) for a regional championship on November 10. 

No. 25 Carlson (10-1)

Carlson edged out Dexter 27-23 in their district championship game. The Marauders dropped their first game of the season to Airport and have since won ten games in a row. Carlson is set to face Mott (9-2) for a regional title on November 10. 

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