The Byron Center (MI) varsity football team will play a home playoff game against East Lansing (MI) today at 1 p.m. This matchup is part of the 2024 Michigan High School Football Playoff Brackets for MHSAA Division 2.

What: Michigan High School Football
Who: Byron Center (MI) vs East Lansing (MI)
When: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Where: Greenville High School
Bracket: 2024 Michigan High School Football Playoff Brackets: MHSAA – Division 2
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

East Lansing vs. Byron Center: A Breakdown of Their 2024-2025 Football Seasons

As the 2024-2025 Michigan high school football season unfolds, two teams are generating significant excitement: East Lansing and Byron Center. With impressive records and remarkable performances, both squads have established themselves as strong contenders, but how do they compare head-to-head? Let’s break down their rankings, statistics, and performance to see who might have the edge.

Team Records & Standings

• East Lansing (24-25) has posted a solid record of 9-3, with an excellent 5-1 league record and a strong home performance of 5-1. Their overall win percentage stands at .750, and their league win percentage is an impressive .833. East Lansing has scored a total of 454 points, while allowing 251 points throughout the season.
• Byron Center (24-25) has been exceptional with a 11-1 record, including a dominant 6-0 home record and a solid 5-1 away record. Their overall win percentage of .917 is among the best in the state, and they finished the league with a 4-1 record, yielding a .800 league win percentage. Byron Center has scored 477 points and allowed 222 points this season.

Team Scoring Averages

When comparing their offensive production, Byron Center edges out East Lansing slightly:

• East Lansing averages 9.9 points in the first quarter, 10.9 in the second, 9.1 in the third, and 7.9 in the fourth, resulting in an average of 37.8 points per game.
• Byron Center, meanwhile, scores 11.2 points in the first quarter, 16.7 in the second, 6.2 in the third, and 6.7 in the fourth, with an average of 39.8 points per game.

Common Opponents

Both teams faced off against Portage Central in the regular season, with East Lansing winning 31-7 at home on August 29, 2024, and Byron Center winning 52-14 at home on November 15, 2024. Despite both victories, Byron Center’s margin of victory was more substantial.

Record Breakdown

• East Lansing:
  • Overall Record: 9-3
  • League Record: 5-1
  • Home Record: 5-1
  • Away Record: 4-2
  • Non-League Record: 1-2
  • Playoff Record: 3-0
  • In-State Record: 9-3
  • Out-of-State Record: 0-0
• Byron Center:
  • Overall Record: 11-1
  • League Record: 4-1
  • Home Record: 6-0
  • Away Record: 5-1
  • Non-League Record: 0-0
  • Playoff Record: 3-0
  • In-State Record: 9-1
  • Out-of-State Record: 2-0

Key Takeaways

• Byron Center has the edge in overall wins and has performed more consistently on both offense and defense, leading to their higher win percentage of .917 compared to East Lansing’s .750.
• East Lansing, though strong, has had a slightly tougher time on the road, with a 4-2 away record compared to Byron Center’s perfect 6-0 at home.
• Both teams have been strong in the postseason, with an identical 3-0 playoff record.

Conclusion

Both East Lansing and Byron Center have proven themselves to be elite teams in Michigan high school football for the 2024-2025 season. While Byron Center has the edge in overall performance and scoring averages, East Lansing has demonstrated resilience, especially in league play and against common opponents. It will be interesting to see how these two teams perform in future matchups and potentially meet again in the postseason. Regardless of the outcome, both squads have already left a significant mark on the season.