The 2025 Michigan high school football season delivers a marquee non-conference showdown Thursday night as the Grandville Bulldogs host the Muskegon Big Reds. Both teams are among the state’s most respected programs, making this an early-season matchup with plenty of intrigue.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Muskegon (Muskegon, MI) vs Grandville (Grandville, MI)
○ Date & Time: Thursday, August 28, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Grandville High School, Grandville, MI
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Muskegon Big Reds
Muskegon comes in ranked #893 nationally, #16 in Michigan, and #2 in their class. Known for their speed and physicality, the Big Reds bring championship expectations into 2025. They’ll look to strike early and lean on their depth to overpower Grandville.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #893
○ State Rank: #16 (MI)
○ Class Rank: #2
○ Strengths: Team speed, playoff pedigree, physical play style
○ Key to Win: Set the tempo early and dominate in the trenches
Grandville Bulldogs
Grandville enters ranked #1,354 nationally, #27 in Michigan, and #12 in their class. The Bulldogs are always a tough out, and with the home crowd behind them, they’ll aim to deliver a statement win over one of the state’s elite programs. Their success will depend on discipline and execution.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #1,354
○ State Rank: #27 (MI)
○ Class Rank: #12
○ Strengths: Physical offensive line, home-field advantage, disciplined execution
○ Key to Win: Limit Muskegon’s explosive plays and sustain long drives
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon Big Reds | 893 | 16 (MI) | 2 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grandville Bulldogs | 1,354 | 27 (MI) | 12 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
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