Week 9 is here, and it all comes down to this! The final week of the MHSAA football regular season has arrived, and playoff spots are on the line across Michigan.

The Goosepoop website is updated once again with the latest team ratings, projected spreads, over/unders, win probabilities, playoff odds, and more.

With one game left, teams across the state are fighting to keep their seasons alive, and this weekend's results will determine who makes the playoffs and who goes home.

Below, we’ll break down the biggest games, playoff implications, and storylines to watch in Week 9. For the full slate of projections, rankings, and more, head over to the Goosepoop website.

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Let’s dive into Week 8 👇

First things first, the model picked 85.8% of games correctly this week! 😳

But Week 8 still delivered plenty of surprises, big performances, and results that shook up the playoff picture across Michigan.

With the regular season winding down, every game matters, and Week 8 was no exception. Check out our Top 10 Upsets from Week 8.

Next, our weekly superlative awards, highlighting some of the biggest performances, wildest finishes, and most interesting moments from around the state. Check them out here.

Want the full picture? We’ve got every Week 8 result across Michigan all in one place.

With eight weeks in the books, the numbers are giving us an even clearer picture of the state's best teams. See which teams lead the way in our top offenses and defenses in Michigan.

Finally, it’s time for Survivor Island! 🏝️

Eight weeks down, and the list of undefeated teams keeps getting shorter. With just one week left in the regular season, there is only 30 teams remaining! Check them out:

And now, the computer rankings!

With eight weeks in the books and just one game left in the regular season, our computer ratings are giving us a pretty clear picture of where teams stand across Michigan.

First up, the Super 25! Our ranking of the top 25 teams in Michigan, regardless of division. See which teams lead the way heading into the final week of the regular season:

Next, we've got the latest Top 10 computer rankings for all eight divisions! With the playoffs right around the corner, it’s a great snapshot of who’s on top in each class and who’s making a late push.

But rankings only tell part of the story. We also broke down every division with our offense vs. defense plots, showing which teams lean on their offense, which dominate defensively, and which are the most balanced.

We also took a different look at the numbers with our computer rating distribution plots, showing how teams stack up across every division, where the biggest gaps are, and just how close some teams really are in our ratings.

Next up, County Kings! 👑 We mapped out the highest-rated team in every Michigan county according to our computer model. Check it out:

And with another week in the books, there was plenty of movement in the model. We also highlighted this week’s biggest risers, showing which teams made the biggest jumps in our computer ratings heading into the final week of the regular season.

And Lastly, with one week remaining in the regular season, here is how the conferences rankings are looking: Conference rankings.

Week 9 is HERE, and everything is on the line!

The final week of the MHSAA football regular season has arrived, and there’s plenty at stake across Michigan. Playoff spots are up for grabs, undefeated seasons are on the line, and one final weekend of football will decide who moves on and who goes home.

First up, we ranked the Top 40 games of Week 9 by Goosepoop Game Score, highlighting the biggest and best matchups on this week's schedule. Check them out here.

With undefeated teams facing off once again, one more perfect season is guaranteed to come to an end. See this week's undefeated matchup here.

But the biggest storyline this week? The playoff bubble! We've broken down the teams that can punch their ticket to the postseason with a Week 9 win. Check out our Win and In matchups to see who's playing for a playoff spot this weekend.

And of course, the model has plenty to say about this week's biggest games. We've got Week 9 top game predictions, including projected spreads, over/unders, and win probabilities for some of the biggest matchups across Michigan.

Want the numbers for every Week 9 matchup across Michigan? Head to the Goosepoop website for spreads, over/unders, win probabilities, and full game projections.

Finally, it's time to put our predictions to the test. Goose and Doak have made their picks for this week's Top 10 games. See who we're rolling with to close out the regular season 👇

Can anyone catch the fans?

It all comes down to Week 9! 

Eight weeks of football are in the books, and just one game remains to determine the playoff field across all eight divisions. For teams on the bubble, this weekend could be the difference between keeping their season alive and going home.

First up, who's getting in? We've simulated the rest of the season 10,000 times to calculate the playoff chances for every team in Michigan. Check out the latest playoff odds.

But what about the teams on the bubble? We broke down how a Week 9 win or loss impacts their playoff chances, showing just how much is riding on this final game. See which teams can punch their ticket with a win and which ones might need some help!

Making the playoffs is only half the battle. We also projected each division's state championship favorites based on those same 10,000 simulations. See who's leading the race to Ford Field here.

We also took things a step further and projected the playoff field and regions for all eight divisions. Get an early look at who could be playing who when the postseason kicks off here!

Want to build the bracket yourself? Head to our Map Wizard on the Goosepoop website to select your playoff field and create your own regions.

One week. One final chance. Nothing is official just yet, but by the end of this weekend, we'll know who's moving on to the postseason. The road to Ford Field is almost set! 👀

That’s everything you need heading into Week 9!

One final week of regular season football! After eight weeks of action, it all comes down to this. Playoff spots will be decided, undefeated seasons will be put to the test, and by the end of the weekend, we'll know which teams are moving on and which ones are heading home.

It's been a great regular season of Michigan high school football, and Week 9 should be a fitting finish!

Enjoy the games, follow along with all of our Week 9 projections on the Goosepoop website, and let us know what you think!

We'll be back next week to break down the final results and get you ready for the playoffs!

Love,

Goose & Doak