The Santa Clara (CA) varsity football team will host MacDonald (San Jose, CA) for a non-conference matchup on Friday, August 29 at 7:00 PM.

Santa Clara vs MacDonald Football Game Info:

What: California High School Football
Who: Santa Clara vs MacDonald
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 7 PM
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Game preview: Santa Clara vs MacDonald

Santa Clara vs. MacDonald: Season Opener Set for August 29

The high school football season kicks off with a non-conference matchup as the Santa Clara Bruins host the MacDonald Mustangs on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are entering the new campaign with clean slates and high hopes for success after posting identical 0-0 records heading into the opener.

Team Rankings & Records

• Santa Clara Bruins

  • National Rank: 11,288

  • California Rank: 767

  • Section Rank: 66

  • 2025 Record: 0-0 (Home: 0-0 | Away: 0-0)

  • Points For (PF): 0 | Points Against (PA): 0

• MacDonald Mustangs

  • National Rank: 13,761

  • California Rank: 1,013

  • Section Rank: 91

  • 2025 Record: 0-0 (Home: 0-0 | Away: 0-0)

  • Points For (PF): 0 | Points Against (PA): 0

Both squads are evenly matched on paper, as neither has played a game yet this season. Santa Clara enters with a slight edge in state and section rankings, but this game provides an opportunity for both teams to set the tone for 2025.

Common Opponents

While Santa Clara and MacDonald have no prior head-to-head meetings, they do share upcoming matchups against Gunn and Cupertino later this season:

• MacDonald

  • Sept. 18, 2025: vs. Gunn

  • Oct. 3, 2025: vs. Cupertino

• Santa Clara

  • Sept. 12, 2025: vs. Cupertino

  • Nov. 6, 2025: vs. Gunn

These shared opponents could serve as a measuring stick as the season unfolds.

Key Storylines to Watch

• Season Debut: With neither team having played yet, expect both coaching staffs to use this game as an early test for lineups and playbooks.

• Rankings Impact: A strong performance here could improve early state and section rankings for the winner.

• Momentum Builder: Non-league games like this often set the tone before heading into tough league schedules.

Final Thoughts

Friday night’s matchup between Santa Clara and MacDonald is shaping up to be a competitive season opener. Both teams are looking to start strong and establish themselves in the California high school football landscape. Kickoff is at 7:00 PM at Santa Clara High School—fans can expect an exciting start to the 2025 season.