The 2025 MACCC season reached peak volatility in Week 7, shaking the playoff race and flipping divisional standings. Every game now carries major championship implications.
Week 7 Highlights
No. 10 Co-Lin 27, No. 4 Gulf Coast 26
Co-Lin exploded out of the gate with a 20-0 first-quarter lead, powered by its explosive rushing attack. Gulf Coast rallied within a point late in the fourth. A failed two-point conversion sealed Gulf Coast’s first loss of the season. Co-Lin now holds the head-to-head tiebreaker and the inside track to the South Division title.
Itawamba 44, Holmes 28
The Indians trailed 21-9 at halftime before dominating the second half, outscoring Holmes 35-7. ICC takes sole possession of first place in the North Division.
No. 5 Northwest 51, Mississippi Delta 0
Northwest Mississippi shut out Mississippi Delta in a commanding performance. Both offense and defense impressed, keeping the Rangers tied atop the North Division race.
Northeast 45, Coahoma 7
Northeast extended its winning streak against Coahoma to 11 games with a convincing victory.
East Mississippi 49, Pearl River 27
East Mississippi relied on a potent offense to secure a decisive win, solidifying its place as a top North Division contender.
East Central 21, No. 15 Jones 7
East Central pulled off a statement win, as their defense stifled the Bobcats and the offense capitalized on every opportunity.
No. 13 Hinds 31, Southwest Mississippi 7
Hinds dominated at homecoming with a balanced attack on both sides of the ball, keeping them in contention for a top-two South Division seed.
Week 8 Preview: Critical Matchups Ahead
The MACCC enters a critical phase as North Division teams battle for three playoff spots and South Division teams compete for two. ICC leads the North at 4-0, while Northwest, East Mississippi, and Holmes remain in the hunt. In the South, Co-Lin holds the head-to-head advantage over Gulf Coast, though Hinds could capitalize on any slip-ups.
Week 8 will clarify which four teams could contend for the 2025 MACCC title.
Holmes vs. Northwest
Both teams are 3-1 in conference play. The winner stays in strong contention behind unbeaten ICC, while the loser faces steep playoff odds. Holmes hosts Northwest for Homecoming, recalling last season’s dramatic 37-35 Hail Mary finish.
Itawamba vs. Northeast
Northeast, eliminated from playoff contention, travels to Fulton to face rival Itawamba. The Tigers aim to salvage their season by challenging the Indians and potentially disrupting ICC’s North Division championship chase.
Mississippi Delta vs. East Mississippi
East Mississippi looks to take care of business against the struggling Trojans. The outcome of Holmes-Northwest will heavily influence the Lions’ playoff path.
Co-Lin vs. East Central
Co-Lin controls its South Division destiny. A win could secure the No. 1 seed, while East Central hopes to build on last week’s upset over nationally-ranked Jones.
Hinds vs. Pearl River
Hinds is the South’s dark horse. A victory keeps them in contention for a top-two seed, while an upset loss would end their title hopes.
Coahoma vs. Gulf Coast
The only non-division matchup of the week could be one-sided. Winless Coahoma hosts an angry Gulf Coast team looking to rebound from last week’s loss to Co-Lin.
Southwest vs. Jones (Saturday)
Southwest aims to salvage its season with a Homecoming win, while Jones looks to rebound after a loss that knocked them out of the national rankings.
Week 8 will define seeding, playoff paths, and momentum heading into the final stretch. Expect high-stakes matchups, intense competition, and outcomes that will echo deep into the MACCC postseason.ep into the MACCC postseason.
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