Marquette Football Earned Fifth Place Ranking

The Redmen secured a spot in the weekly U.P. Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association poll after a successful mid-season run.

Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Football

Marquette Football Earned Fifth Place Ranking

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Marquette Senior High School has climbed into the fifth position in the latest 11-player football poll conducted by the U.P. Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association. The team holds a 5-2 overall record following their recent 49-13 victory over Gaylord.

Why it matters

The ranking follows a dramatic turnaround for the squad, which won five consecutive games after beginning the season with an 0-2 record. This surge marks a significant shift in the team's standing as they approach the final stretch of regular-season play.

Marquette holds a 5-2 overall record and reached the poll after a 49-13 win against Gaylord. Other notable figures include Menominee, which remains the unanimous number one team with a 7-0 record.

The players

U.P. Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association

This organization is responsible for conducting the weekly football rankings for schools across the Upper Peninsula.

Marquette Senior High School

This high school in Marquette, Michigan, currently fields an 11-player football team competing in the Upper Peninsula region.

Menominee

This high school athletic program maintains a 7-0 football record and currently holds the unanimous top ranking in the poll.

The details

Rankings are calculated based on voting points gathered from regional sportswriters and broadcasters covering Upper Peninsula athletics. While Marquette holds the fifth spot, Negaunee and Bark River-Harris occupy the third and fourth positions respectively.

September 19, 2026: Marquette defeated Cadillac 33-27.
October 9, 2026: Weekly high school football games occurred.
October 13, 2026: The poll was published.
October 16, 2026: Upcoming high school football games are scheduled.
October 30-31, 2026: The first round of the high school football playoffs will occur.

Season Trajectory

The recent poll rankings reflect the shifting competitive balance across the region as teams vie for position ahead of the postseason. This movement directly impacts the projected playoff brackets that will be finalized following the conclusion of the regular season next week.

Marquette enters the final week of the regular season with a 5-2 record, positioning them for playoff contention. With the playoffs beginning October 30, the team's performance in the upcoming final regular-season games will be critical to their post-season seeding.

The takeaway

Consistent performance in the final weeks of the schedule is essential for securing a favorable position in the upcoming playoffs. Fans should track next week's outcomes as they will dictate the final rankings and postseason pairings.

What happens next

The regular season concludes after the games scheduled for the week of October 16, 2026, with the first round of the playoffs slated for October 30 and October 31, 2026.