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Week 9: Michigan Football Teams Vie for Playoff Spots
20 Oct
Summary
- MHSAA football regular season concludes with playoff berths on the line.
- Playoff point standings reveal projected teams for 11-player and 8-player divisions.
- Selection Sunday on Oct. 25 will finalize tournament fields for all divisions.

Week 9 marks the conclusion of the Michigan high school football regular season, with playoff hopes hanging in the balance for many teams in both 11-player and 8-player divisions. As of October 20, the MHSAA playoff-point standings show projected qualifiers for the 32-team fields in 11-player divisions and 16-team fields in 8-player divisions.
Key matchups and storylines are unfolding as teams aim for undefeated regular seasons or crucial wins to secure postseason invitations. The final standings will be unveiled on Selection Sunday, October 25, at 5 p.m. Following this, the tournament brackets for all 10 divisions will be announced live on the NFHS Network.
Playoff schedules are set, with 11-player district games commencing October 30-November 7, leading to regional play, semifinals, and the finals on November 27-28 at Ford Field in Detroit. The 8-player tournament kicks off with regionals on October 30-November 7, followed by semifinals on November 14 and finals on November 21 at the Superior Dome in Marquette.