Football Game Preview: Brighton Bulldogs vs. Howell Highlanders + How To Watch

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Previous Games

11/08/24 - Neutral	33-35 L
10/18/24 - Away	14-36 L
10/13/23 - Home	7-43 L
10/14/22 - Away	21-6 W
10/15/21 - Home	14-21 L
+ 5 more games

Brighton and Howell are an even 5-5 against one another since October of 2016, but not for long. The Bulldogs will welcome the Highlanders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

Howell will challenge a team with plenty of momentum: Brighton extended their winning streak to six on Friday. The Bulldogs were the clear victors by a 35-14 margin over Salem.

Meanwhile, Howell never let their opponents score on Friday. They claimed a resounding 42-0 win over Novi. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Highlanders' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Michigan football rankings (they are ranked 70th, while the Wildcats are ranked 222nd).

Brighton better keep an eye on Bryce Kish. He was instrumental in Howell's win, rushing for 93 yards and four touchdowns. Those four rushing touchdowns gave Kish a new career-high.

Howell was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 224 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.

Brighton's victory bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Howell, their win bumped their record up to an identical 6-1.

Brighton couldn't quite finish off Howell in their previous meeting back in November of 2024 and fell 35-33. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.