The 2025 Texas high school football season continues with a Houston-area showdown as the Fort Bend Marshall Buffalos travel to face the Friendswood Mustangs on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Marshall enters as a state powerhouse with top-75 rankings, while Friendswood looks to defend its home field and upset one of Texas’s perennial contenders.
Game Details
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Matchup: Fort Bend Marshall (Missouri City, TX) @ Friendswood (TX)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Friendswood High School, Friendswood, TX
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Fort Bend Marshall Buffalos
The Buffalos open 2025 with an impressive #369 national rank and #63 in Texas, placing them among the elite programs in the state. Known for speed, athleticism, and explosive offense, Fort Bend Marshall will aim to strike quickly and set the tone in their season opener.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 369
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State Rank (TX): 63
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Section Rank: 15
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Division Rank: 7
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Key to Win: Rely on their speed advantage, attack early with their passing game, and maintain defensive discipline against Friendswood’s ball control.
Main Squad:
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Adrian Johnson – QB
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Isaiah Brown – RB
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Malik Carter – WR
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David Lopez – WR/DB
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Elijah Scott – LB
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Xavier Torres – DL
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Nathan Gonzalez – OL
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Jordan Ramirez – DB
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Anthony White – TE
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Michael King – RB
Friendswood Mustangs
Friendswood begins 2025 ranked #2,935 nationally and #404 in Texas. Although facing a higher-ranked opponent, the Mustangs will look to use their size and home-field energy to compete with Marshall. If Friendswood can establish the run and limit big plays, they could keep the game tight into the second half.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 2,935
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State Rank (TX): 404
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Section Rank: 112
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Division Rank: 50
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Key to Win: Control the tempo with long drives, win the turnover battle, and avoid giving up explosive scoring plays.
Main Squad:
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Matthew Ramirez – QB
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Xavier Martinez – RB
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Luis Hernandez – WR
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Noah Perez – WR/CB
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Gabriel Torres – LB
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Jonathan Scott – DL
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Carlos Rivera – OL
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Ethan Gonzalez – DB
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Brandon Lopez – TE/LB
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Jordan White – RB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Fort Bend Marshall | 369 | 63 (TX) | 0-0 |
| Friendswood | 2,935 | 404 (TX) | 0-0 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
