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3-pointer: ACC’s risky schedule format, UGA’s potential bye, a Falcons bright spot
ACC’s future 9-game format could cause title confusion, and Georgia’s potential CFP bye might hurt more than help. Meanwhile, Falcons rookie Cobee Bryant impresses in debut.
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Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr.’s season is over; needs surgery to repair ACL
Michael Penix Jr., whom the Falcons hoped was their quarterback of the future, will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a partially torn ACL in his left knee.
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Everything to know about the Class A Division I second-round playoff matchups
Playoff histories, predictions and more about this week’s EIGHT games in Class A Division I of the GHSA state football playoffs.
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Gunner Stockton and Haynes King trending, 6-7 in Heisman Trophy rankings
Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King and Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton have played their teams into championship contention while earning Heisman Trophy consideration.
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Georgia in position to possibly earn first-round bye in latest CFP rankings
In the latest College Football Playoff rankings, the Georgia Bulldogs moved up to No. 4. In the bracket, Georgia would have a first-round bye.
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M.L. King coach on turnaround season: ‘We needed to learn how to win’
Out Four Questions interviewee is Joel Kight, whose team defeated Hiram 47-23 in the Class 4A first round last week. He notes he sets a high standard, starting with grades.
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As his team readies for Grayson, Jae Lamar refocused after midseason ‘mistake’
Colquitt County star running back Jae Lamar hasn’t had the senior season he imagined. He is refocused after midseason "mistake."
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GHSA playoff predictions: Who are the Maxwell second round favorites?
GHSA second round playoff projections for Georgia high school football according to the current Maxwell ratings and actual scoring patterns.
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As defense reels, trust Brent Key to have Georgia Tech ready
'If the offense defense can’t stop them, that spells trouble,' former Yellow Jacket Jerimiah McClary says of Georgia Tech.
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Georgia Tech comes in at No. 16 in third CFP rankings
The Yellow Jackets are one of three teams from the ACC inside the rankings. Virginia was at No. 19 and Miami was at No. 13.













































