Seven No. 1-ranked teams have lost this season. The most in a regular season occurred in 1986, when eight fell. Given that the regular season is just one-third complete, the record is likely to fall. The high number is mostly a result of the move to seven classifications and eight sets of rankings after Class A public and private are split. As recently as 1999, there were only four classifications. Another result of more classifications is smaller regions and the need for more non-region games. The top teams tend to fill those spots with dangerous opponents. Five of the No. 1 teams have lost to higher-classification teams. Here are the seven No. 1 teams that have fallen in 2016. As a bonus, the seven that lost in 2015 also are included.
2016
Aug. 19 - Cartersville d. Allatoona 30-14
Aug. 19 - Roswell d. Buford 24-7
Aug. 19 - Woodward d. Westminster 41-13
Aug. 27 - IMG Academy (Fla.) d. Grayson 26-7
Sept. 2 - Brooks County d. Clinch County 35-21
Sept. 9 - Thomson d. Pace Academy 38-10
Sept. 10 - Fitzgerald d. Macon County 70-42
2015
Aug. 28 - Stockbridge d. Eagle's Landing Christian 28-21
Sept 4 - McEachern d. Buford 37-14
Sept 4 - Greater Atlanta Christian d. Eagle's Landing Christian 33-3
Sept 11 - Grayson d. Archer 26-24
Sept 17 - Columbus d. Marion County 21-14
Nov. 6 - Pinecrest Academy d. Mount Paran Christian 28-21
Nov. 6 - Houston County d. Northside (Warner Robins) 34-13
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