Football Fridays in Georgia

Hannah Goodin and Jon Nelson catch up with Lowndes Head Coach Adam Carter on this week's Football Fridays in Georgia podcast. His undefeated and fourth ranked Vikings will travel to Richmond Hill for key Class 7A Region 1 game this week. He sings the praises of his “blue collar defense” and preaches the power of social media to get his players the recognition they need to get a shot at playing on the next level.

And Milton Head Coach Ben Reaves, Jr. shares his feelings on the new GHSA playoff ratings system (hint: he’s not a fan). He also talks about their big rivalry matchup with Roswell this week that has the Class 6A Region 7 title on the line for his Eagles. The game is our Football Fridays game of the week. You can watch it here.

With only three weeks away from the GHSA Football playoffs, Hannah Goodin and Jon Nelson talk to two very successful coaches with very different coaching styles but both are playoff bound.

Cartersville’s Head Coach Conor Foster uses a mentoring system that allows his coaches the freedom to suggest new ideas that has resulted in the Purple Hurricanes being undefeated with a high powered offense and a lockdown defense with five shoutouts. Coach Foster also talks about the team’s huge push toward community involvement throughout the whole year. The team faces Dalton in our Football Friday in Georgia game of the week this week.

Jon and Hannah’s second guest is Dublin Head Coach Roger Holmes who talks about his classic “Wing T” offense that is a major part of his team's success. His offense is so good that he holds coaching clinics for coaches across the country to study the specialized offense.

Top ten coaches and their teams are in the spotlight on this week’s podcast. Also add a little family competition between coaches and family togetherness between coaches and their sons as Hannah Goodin and Jon Nelson talk about what is going on both on and off the field.

Dougherty Head Football Coach Uyl Joiner talks about the teams thrilling win over previously unbeaten Cairo, led by his son the quarterback, as well as what happens next week when he coaches against his brother the head coach at Westover. And first-year Westlake head coach Kevin Whitley talks about coaching his son but just not at the dinner table, as his team prepares for a top 10 matchup against Carrollton in our Football Fridays in Georgia game of the week.

Valdosta and Colquitt County renew their South Georgia football rivalry, and head coaches Shelton Felton and Sean Calhoun join Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin to preview the matchup. Plus, Johnson County coach Don Norton discusses his team's undefeated season, and Lassiter coach Sean Thom makes a surprise appearance as we break down the latest Georgia high school football results.

Region play is heating up across Georgia as Jon and Hannah catch up with North Gwinnett head coach Eric Godfree, Lee County head coach Dean Fabrizio, and Macon County head coach Sheddrick Risper. They talk undefeated starts, brutal schedules, the new GHSA power rankings, and the players making an impact as the high school football season reaches its midpoint.

Plus, we highlight more big performances from around the state and celebrate GPB’s 30th season of high school football coverage with a special message from former Marist quarterback and Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay.

Roswell’s Jonathan Thompson previews Gainesville’s visit, Jackson County’s Korey Mobbs reflects on his team’s unbeaten start, and Coffee’s Mike Coe prepares for Lee County. Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin also revisit last week’s Georgia high school football results and look ahead to the games worth watching statewide.

Benedictine’s Danny Britt, Murray County’s Jason Allen, and Marist’s Alan Chadwick join us to talk Georgia high school football, region play, and the new GHSA postseason ranking system. We also look ahead to Murray County’s homecoming test against LaFayette and GPB’s Football Fridays in Georgia matchup between Blessed Trinity and Marist.

Jon and Hannah recap a busy week of Georgia football, including North Gwinnett’s 45-13 win over Mill Creek, Thomasville’s 30-16 victory over defending state champion Worth County, and Richmond Hill’s late win over Ware County. You will also hear from Thomasville head coach Jonathan DeLay about quarterback Christian Hayes and player leadership, while Camden County head coach Tucker Pruitt discusses Xavier Collins, building a new culture, and the challenge of scheduling Florida opponents under the GHSA power ranking system.

Rivalry week reshapes the Georgia high school football conversation as Jon and Hannah look back at Northside’s 32 - 10 win over Warner Robins and Fitzgerald’s 28 - 0 border war victory over Irwin County. Hear from coaches Daniel “Boone” Williams, Wesley Tankersley, and Josh Lovelady about team culture, young players, GHSA power rankings, and Mill Creek’s upcoming matchup with North Gwinnett.

Georgia high school football is already delivering statement wins, rivalry drama, and new questions about the GHSA power rankings. Jon Nelson talks with Jeff Davis head coach Lance Helton, Troup head coach Tanner Glisson, and Sandy Creek head coach Darius Smiley about building winning cultures, managing early success, and preparing for another demanding Friday night across the state.

The 2026 Georgia high school football season is underway, and Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin break down the first full slate of results, the early GHSA power rankings, and the stories already taking shape across the state. You will also hear from Heard County head coach Shane Lasseter, Toombs County head coach Buddy Martin, and new Hart County head coach Biff Parson after all three programs opened the season with wins of 50 points or more.

The 2026 Georgia high school football season is here, and we look across the state at the Week Zero matchups already creating big expectations. Sean Calhoun previews Colquitt County’s trip to Thomas County Central, while Marietta head coach Cameron Duke joins us from England to share what his players are learning before facing NFL Academy.

The 2026 Georgia high school football season is here, and the Football Fridays in Georgia All-Stars join Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin to break down the biggest stories across the state. Todd Holcomb, Jack Patterson, Sami Kostas, Phil Jones, and Matt Stewart examine the new GHSA postseason ranking formula, major reclassification changes, transfers, preseason rankings and state championship contenders.

GHSA Executive Director Dr. Tim Scott joins Jon and Hannah to explain the new power ranking system and what it means for Georgia high school football teams competing for a playoff spot. We also discuss reclassification, transfer rules, sportsmanship, the continued growth of flag football, championship plans, and GPB’s 30th season covering high school football across Georgia.

Dalton head coach Chris Prewett joins Football Fridays in Georgia to discuss the Catamounts' rebuilding effort after a season led by one of the youngest rosters in the state. From developing quarterback Caine Woods and standout prospect Ayden Ashlock to creating a new culture and preparing for a challenging 2026 schedule, Prewett shares how Dalton is laying the foundation for sustained success in Georgia high school football.

Football Fridays in Georgia checks in with Creekside head coach Maurice Dixon after the Seminoles’ perfect 15-0 season and 2025 Class 4A state championship. Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin discuss Creekside’s record-setting offense, championship defense, national schedule, and what comes next for one of Georgia high school football’s most watched programs.

Thomas County Central head coach Justin Rogers joins the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast to reflect on the Yellow Jackets’ undefeated championship season, the challenge of replacing record-setting seniors, and the pressure that comes with sustained success. We also talk spring football, power rankings, South Georgia rivalries, the Hype Squad, and why winning never gets easier.

This episode of the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast highlights the impact of the “Make That Kid an Offer” segment and the evolving world of high school football recruiting. Southwest DeKalb head coach Marion Bell joins the show to discuss Aaron Barber’s rise from an overlooked defensive lineman to a Kentucky State signee, along with the growing role of social media, NIL, academics, and the transfer portal in recruiting student-athletes across Georgia.

Flag football is growing fast across Georgia, and North Oconee is leading the way. The Titans cap their season with a state championship and a national top-five ranking. Head coach Nicole O’Mara joins the show to talk about building a program, growing the sport, and what comes next.

In this episode, you get a breakdown of the massive Georgia high school football coaching carousel with 89 changes across the state. Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin sit down with new Rockmart head coach Rich Fendley to discuss his move, reclassification challenges, and expectations in Class AAA. We also highlight key hires, major program shifts, and what this unprecedented offseason means for the future of Georgia football.