The spotlight will be on Cass Technical High School tonight as the Technicians welcome Grandville for a non-conference matchup scheduled for 7 p.m. Both programs enter undefeated, setting the stage for what should be a competitive test in the early weeks of the 2025 season.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Michigan High School Football
Who: Grandville vs Cass Tech
When: Friday, Sept. 5, 2025
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here Now
Cass Tech, ranked No. 24 nationally and the top program in Michigan, comes into the game after edging out a 28-27 victory in their opener. The narrow margin of victory highlighted both resilience and areas that need tightening as the season progresses. The Technicians managed to find their rhythm in the second and fourth quarters, putting up 14 points in each frame. However, they were shut out in the first and third quarters, suggesting that consistency across all four quarters remains a priority.
Grandville also opened its season with a win, posting a 44-40 result in its first contest. Ranked No. 1,036 nationally and No. 18 in Michigan, the Bulldogs showed they can put up points but also revealed defensive vulnerabilities, allowing 40 points in their opener. That high-scoring performance gives them confidence heading into Detroit, but it also underscores the need for improvement on the defensive side if they want to keep pace with a nationally ranked opponent.
Both teams sit at 1-0 overall, with Cass Tech already logging a home win and Grandville proving it can handle a test on its own field. Tonight marks the first meeting between the two schools, and with no common opponents yet on the schedule, there is little to measure them against outside of their early-season results.
On paper, Cass Tech carries the advantage. Their national ranking reflects the program’s status as one of the premier football powers not only in Michigan but also across the country. Meanwhile, Grandville’s placement in the national standings suggests they will need a standout performance to pull off the upset. Still, early-season football often brings surprises, and the Bulldogs have already shown they can score in bunches.
Defensively, Cass Tech will look to contain Grandville’s offensive firepower, which averaged 44 points in its opener. The Technicians have already faced pressure, giving up 27 points in their first game, but managed to find just enough stops to secure the win. Grandville, on the other hand, must find a way to slow down a Cass Tech team that capitalized in key moments last week and thrives under the Friday night lights at home.
This game also carries weight beyond the win-loss column. For Cass Tech, a victory would reinforce their status as one of the top-ranked teams in the nation and maintain momentum heading deeper into September. For Grandville, the chance to face a powerhouse like Cass Tech provides a valuable measuring stick, and a strong showing—even in defeat—could boost confidence for the rest of the season.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. in Detroit, where one team will move to 2-0 while the other takes its first step back in the young season.
