METRO DETROIT — The 2025 high school football season is officially underway as last weekend teams all over Michigan played their first game of the year.

Week 2 looks like it will provide the early season big-name matchups that the state has waited all offseason for.

Premier Matchup of the Week

Sept. 5 — 7 p.m.

Port Huron Northern at Madison Heights Lamphere

This matchup features two MAC division winners from 2024 and is a rematch of a game played last season. Lamphere won the MAC-Gold with an 8-1 record last year and beat Northern 21-13. Despite the loss, Port Huron Northern finished with a 7-2 record and a MAC-Blue title. Both teams have high hopes for this season and will look to get a big win before division play starts.

Matchups to Watch

Sept. 5 — 7 p.m.

Harper Woods at Clarkst

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