Playoff preview: Merritt Island hosts Titusville Friday night in must-see matchup

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Merritt Island and Titusville meet in a Florida high school football playoff game on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at Merritt Island (game page: https://scorebooklive.com/florida/football/games/5948448-titusville-vs-merritt-island). The Mustangs are at home against the Titusville Terriers in what shapes up as a tight, high-stakes Friday night contest.

Last time these teams met, Merritt Island edged Titusville 31-28 on Oct. 17, 2025 (box score and recap: https://scorebooklive.com/florida/football/games/5706874-merritt-island-vs-titusville). That three-point result suggests this rematch could come down to a late play or special-teams swing — the kind of game playoff crowds and neutral fans love.

Quick facts

• Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET, Friday, Nov. 14, 2025

• Location: Merritt Island, Fla. (home: Merritt Island Mustangs)

• ScorebookLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/florida/football/games/5948448-titusville-vs-merritt-island

• Merritt Island Mustangs team page: https://scorebooklive.com/florida/football/teams/236705-merritt-island-mustangs

• Titusville Terriers team page: https://scorebooklive.com/florida/football/teams/236719-titusville-terriers

• Last meeting: Merritt Island 31, Titusville 28 (Oct. 17, 2025) — https://scorebooklive.com/florida/football/games/5706874-merritt-island-vs-titusville

Streaming and coverage

• Both schools list NFHS Network pages where game coverage is often available. Merritt Island NFHS page: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/merritt-island-hs-merritt-island-fl/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive. Titusville NFHS page: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/titusville-hs-titusville-fl/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive. Check those pages for possible live streams and start times.

Fan notes and engagement

• On ScorebookLive, Merritt Island currently has 8 fans and 7 fan picks; Titusville has 7 fans and 0 picks. Fan counts and picks can change leading up to kickoff — follow your team on ScorebookLive to increase the fan count and make your pick. Picks are for fun and are not related to win_chance projections; all numbers and projections may change as game time approaches.

Final thought

This rematch has all the ingredients of a classic playoff tilt: a one-score finish last time, home-field energy, and a late-season spotlight. Fans who can’t be there should check the NFHS Network links above and follow the ScorebookLive game page for updates.