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Football Fridays in Georgia
Hosted by Georgia Public Broadcasting · EN
Hosts Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin of GPB Sports share highlights of high school football games from around Georgia. They also share stories from players, coaches, play-by-play announcers, and other people who live and breathe Georgia high school football.
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Buford Head Coach Bryant Appling on a Perfect 15–0 Season and National Championship
Feb 2300:15:32Tap to summarizeBuford head coach Bryant Appling joins the show to reflect on the Wolves’ 15–0 season, the GHSA 6A state championship, and the team's national title recognition. He shares how senior leadership shaped the playoff run, how recruiting has shifted in the NIL and transfer portal era, and what comes next as Buford prepares for a new season. If you follow Georgia high school football, this is an inside look at sustaining excellence at the highest classification.
Transcribe →How the Transfer Portal Changed High School Football Recruiting Forever
Feb 1000:32:39Tap to summarizeNational Signing Day has changed, and February is now one of the most misunderstood moments in the recruiting calendar. In this offseason episode, we examine how the early signing period, the transfer portal, and NIL have reshaped opportunities for high school players across the state. You hear candid insight from analysts and coaches on why patience matters, how smaller programs function as farm systems, and what families should consider before rushing to sign.
Transcribe →2025 Georgia High School Football Championships All-Stars Breakdown
Dec 1901:10:34Tap to summarizeThe Football Fridays in Georgia Podcast wraps up the GHSA state championships with an All-Stars edition featuring journalists and broadcasters from across the state. Jon Nelson and Niki Noto Palmer break down dominant performances, unforgettable finishes, and what this championship class says about Georgia high school football. From Buford’s national title case to flag football’s rise, this episode captures the full scope of championship week.
Transcribe →Rome Hosts Gainesville, Buford vs. Carrollton, and State Final Previews
Dec 800:51:53Tap to summarizeOn this penultimate Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, you join the crew as they preview a packed week of GHSA high school football, from the Gainesville vs. Rome 5A semifinal at Barron Stadium to the Buford vs. Carrollton clash for the 6A state title. Gainesville head coach Josh Niblett and Rome head coach John Reid share how their teams handled an unusual playoff delay, how they build program culture from second grade through varsity, and what it takes to survive a schedule full of state contenders.
Transcribe →Brunswick vs. Gainesville Brawl, Player Suspensions, and the Road to Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Dec 100:44:00Tap to summarizeJoin Niki and Jon for a look at one of the most unsettling weeks in Georgia high school football. They revisit the Brunswick vs. Gainesville playoff fight and the court ruling that has placed Class 5A in legal limbo. GHSA executive director Dr. Tim Scott explains the incident, the suspensions, and how the association reads its bylaws. The crew also previews semifinal matchups across every classification, including Carrollton vs. North Gwinnett and Buford vs. Valdosta. It is a clear and detailed look at the place where player safety, due process, and the pursuit of a state title all meet on Football Fridays in Georgia.
Transcribe →Football Fridays in Georgia: Thanksgiving Week practice makes perfect; Carrolton Trojans prep for Grayson matchup; Jackson County Panthers cap off a historic season
Nov 2501:00:24Tap to summarizeJon and Niki talk with Carrollton Head Coach Joey King and Jackson County Head Coach Korey Mobbs about the importance of Thanksgiving Week practice as their teams prepare for formidable matchups this weekend. Also: a brawl at the Gainesville-Brunswick game results in large scale player suspensions; Thanksgiving food favorites, and more!
Transcribe →Berrien shocks Lamar County, we preview North Gwinnett versus Lowndes, and break down the Football Fridays in Georgia second round playoff picture
Nov 1800:51:17Tap to summarizeNorth Gwinnett head coach Eric Godfree and Lowndes head coach Adam Carter join the podcast to break down their second-round showdown in Suwanee and what it takes to survive the Georgia high school football playoffs. Then, Berrien head coach Jackson Dean shares how his Rebels traveled from Nashville to Barnesville and shocked previously unbeaten Lamar County for just the second playoff win in school history. Hosts Jon and Niki also zoom around the brackets to highlight other favorites and upsets across the state.
Transcribe →Playoff prep with Mill Creek, North Oconee, and Colquitt County head coaches
Nov 1000:46:34Tap to summarizeRound one of the Georgia high school football playoffs is here, and the Game of the Week sends Colquitt County to Mill Creek. Josh Lovelady, Tyler Aurandt, and Sean Calhoun join to break down momentum, matchups, and the little details that decide November football. We cover travel operations, film study, bye week rhythm, and why field position and patience still win in Georgia.
Transcribe →Football Fridays In Georgia: Colquitt's Justin Rogers On His Young Team's Big Week One Win
Aug 25, 2021Tap to summarizeGPB's Sports Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin discuss some of week one's biggest surprises and talk with Colquitt County Head Coach Justin Rogers about his young team's big win over Marietta on this edition of the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast. Jon, who is back on the road this week (or is he??), also breaks down the stops on his southern swing.
Transcribe →October 6, 2018
Oct 6, 2018Tap to summarizeHost Jon Nelson reports from historic Northcutt Stadium in Marietta following the Marietta Blue Devils victory over the North Palding Wolf Pack. Jon talk with Marietta High School's head football coach, Richard Morgan. Jon also checks in with GPB Sports correspondent Sam Crenshaw.
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