The 2026 Michigan high school football season opens with a high‑stakes rivalry as Frankenmuth travels to Ann Arbor to face Goodrich in a neutral‑site showdown at Michigan Stadium.
Rivalry Renewed at the Big House
The matchup marks the first meeting of the season and continues a series that stood at three wins apiece after last year’s 17‑14 thriller that saw Goodrich edge Frankenmuth in the opener.
Frankenmuth arrives with momentum, having finished the 2025 campaign at 10‑2 and winning ten of their final eleven games, while the Eagles bring back 16 starters who saw varsity action a year ago.
Avery Simmons will anchor both the offensive and defensive lines for the Eagles, while Lleyton Hoard takes the snap at quarterback. Across the field, Goodrich’s line features Iowa State commit Drew Aagesen and Landon Scott, fueling a rushing attack led by Colton Burnett, and Ty Eickhoff will assume the quarterback duties after Tanner Mazich’s departure.
The game is slated for August 28 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern and will be streamed live on the NFHS Network, giving fans across the state a chance to follow the action as it unfolds.
Both programs view the early test as a gauge for playoff readiness, and the neutral‑site setting adds an extra layer of excitement, drawing crowds that traditionally fill the historic stadium.