The 2025 Michigan high school football season kicks off Thursday night as the Central Trail Blazers host the Notre Dame Prep Fighting Irish in a non-conference showdown. Both programs enter with clean slates and high expectations, making this a key early-season test.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Notre Dame Prep (Pontiac, MI) vs Central (Detroit, MI)
○ Date & Time: Thursday, August 28, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Central High School, Detroit, MI
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Notre Dame Prep Fighting Irish
Notre Dame Prep comes in ranked #1,278 nationally, #25 in Michigan, and #3 in their class. The Fighting Irish look to build on a strong 2024 campaign by opening the new season with a statement road win. Their balanced attack and defensive discipline will be key.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #1,278
○ State Rank: #25 (MI)
○ Class Rank: #3
○ Strengths: Balanced offense, disciplined defense, experienced roster
○ Key to Win: Establish offensive rhythm early and limit turnovers
Central Trail Blazers
Central enters ranked #7,988 nationally, #253 in Michigan, and #24 in their class. The Trail Blazers are looking to spark momentum at home, where their speed and physicality could make a difference. To pull off an upset, Central will need to control the line of scrimmage.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #7,988
○ State Rank: #253 (MI)
○ Class Rank: #24
○ Strengths: Team speed, home-field advantage, physical play style
○ Key to Win: Win battles in the trenches and create big plays
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Prep Fighting Irish | 1,278 | 25 (MI) | 3 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Central Trail Blazers | 7,988 | 253 (MI) | 24 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
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